Bosch LTC-1311-20 Configuration Manual
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Bosch LTC-1311-20 Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 Bosch Video Management System Configuration Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Software requirements License requirements Network configuration Installing hardware Getting started Installing the software modules Installing Bosch VMS Archive Player Activating the software licenses Starting Configuration Client Starting Operator Client Starting Bosch VMS Archive Player Configuring the language of Configuration Client...
  • Page 4 Copying recording settings (NVR only) Configuring schedules 10.1 Configuring a Recording Schedule 10.2 Adding a Task Schedule 10.3 Configuring a standard Task Schedule 10.4 Configuring a recurring Task Schedule Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 5 Bosch Video Management System 10.5 Removing a Task Schedule 10.6 Adding holidays and exception days 10.7 Removing holidays and exception days 10.8 Renaming a schedule Configuring events and alarms 11.1 Copying and pasting in tables 11.2 Removing a table row 11.3...
  • Page 6 | Table of Contents Configuration examples 15.1 Adding a Bosch ATM/POS bridge 15.2 Adding a Bosch Allegiant input alarm 15.3 Adding and configuring 2 Dinion IP cameras with VRM recording Global Configuration Client windows 16.1 Configuration window 16.2 Menu commands 16.3...
  • Page 7 SMTP Server page 17.15.4 Send Test E-mail dialog box 17.15.5 GSM Settings / SMSC Settings page 17.16 POS + ATM page 17.16.1 Add Bosch ATM/POS-Bridge dialog box 17.16.2 Bosch ATM/POS-Bridge page 17.16.3 Inputs page 17.16.4 ATM Settings page 17.17 Virtual Inputs page 17.17.1...
  • Page 8 Cameras page 21.2 Recording settings pages 21.3 Copy Recording Settings dialog box (NVR only) 21.4 Stream Quality Settings dialog box 21.5 PTZ Settings dialog box Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 9 24.12 Decoder Permissions page 24.13 User Interface page Concepts 25.1 Alarm handling 25.2 Connecting Bosch Allegiant Matrix to Bosch Video Management System 25.2.1 Bosch Allegiant Connection Overview 25.2.2 Configuring the control channel 25.2.3 Bosch Allegiant Satellite System Concept 25.3 Connecting CCTV keyboard to Bosch Video Management System 25.3.1...
  • Page 10: Using The Help

    | Using the Help Using the Help To find out more about how to do something in Bosch Video Management System, access the online Help using any of the following methods. To use the Contents, Index, or Search: ...
  • Page 11 Bosch Video Management System To print a Help topic: Right-click in the right pane and select Print. The Print dialog box opens. Click Print. The topic is printed to the specified printer. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Configuration Manual Using the Help | en...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Central Server – NVR (Network Video Recorder) – Operator Client (Bosch VMS NVRs / DiBos 8 DVRs / VRM recording / iSCSI recording / VIDOS NVRs / local recording) – Configuration Client To achieve a running system, you must perform the following tasks: –...
  • Page 13: System Overview

    – Operator Client: Live monitoring, storage retrieval and playback, alarm. Hardware requirements See the data sheet for Bosch Video Management System. Data sheets for platform PCs are also available. Software requirements See the data sheet for Bosch Video Management System.
  • Page 14: Network Configuration

    | Network configuration Network configuration CAUTION! Do not connect a device to more than one Bosch Video Management System! This can lead to recording gaps and other undesired effects. You can connect the following hardware to Bosch Video Management System: –...
  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    I/O modules Connected via network Only ADAM devices are supported. All devices connected via network are connected to a switch. The computers of the Bosch Video Management System are also connected to this device. Installing hardware The following illustration shows an example of a small Bosch Video Management System...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    You can include the setup for Bosch VMS Archive Player in an export you create with Bosch VMS Operator Client. If there is no setup available with the export, you can find it on a computer where Bosch VMS is installed: C:\<Installation directory>\Bosch\VMS\Update\NvrArchivePlayer\NvrArchivePlayerSetup.exe...
  • Page 17: Starting Configuration Client

    On a computer with Internet access, enter the following URL into your browser: https://activation.boschsecurity.com If you do not have an account to access the Bosch License Activation Center, either create a new account (recommended) or click the link to activate a new license without logging on.
  • Page 18: Starting Operator Client

    Section 5.3 Activating the software licenses, page 16. – To be sure that your Bosch Video Management System uses the language that you need, please configure this language in your Configuration Client. See Section 5.7 Configuring the language of Configuration Client, page 18 for details.
  • Page 19: Configuring The Language Of Operator Client

    Click Restart Operator Client. Adding a new license Main window Have the Activation Letter at hand that you received from Bosch. To add a new license: On the Tools menu, click License Manager... The License Manager dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 20: Configuring Devices

    – Cameras and Recording All cameras of the Device Tree are available in the Camera Table and the Recording Tables. You cannot modify DiBos or Bosch Allegiant cameras. – Events All devices of the Device Tree are available in the corresponding Event Tables.
  • Page 21: Detecting Nvrs, Their Recorded Encoders, And Decoders

    Bosch Video Management System – Section 17.10 DiBos page, page 92 – Section 17.11 Matrix Switches page, page 93 – Section 17.12 Workstation page, page 95 – Section 17.14 Monitor Groups page, page 97 – Section 17.15 Communication Devices page, page 98 –...
  • Page 22: Detecting Vrm Devices, Live Only And Local Storage Encoders, Vidos Nvrs

    Encoders and NVRs list. The encoder’s cameras are recorded on the selected NVR. Repeat the above step for every detected encoder that you want to be part of your system. Encoders that you do not drag to an NVR, are completely invisible in Bosch Video Management System.
  • Page 23: Adding A Device

    – DiBos system – Analog matrix For adding a Bosch Allegiant device, you need a valid Allegiant configuration file. – Bosch Video Management System workstation A workstation must have the Operator Client software installed. –...
  • Page 24 The Open dialog box is displayed. Select the appropriate Allegiant configuration file and click OK. The Bosch Allegiant device is added to your system. Note: You can add only one Bosch Allegiant matrix. To add a Bosch Video Management System workstation: Right-click The Add Workstation dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 25 Bosch Video Management System To add a communication device: Expand The appropriate dialog box is displayed. Enter the appropriate settings. Click OK. The communication device is added to your system. To add a peripheral device: Expand The appropriate dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 26: Configuring An Encoder / Decoder

    Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > > Devices > Expand > Expand pages for details. Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Expand > > > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 27: Configuring Multiple Encoders / Decoders

    Bosch Video Management System Ensure that the following settings are applied: – Serial port function: Transparent – Baud rate: 19200 – Stop bits: 1 – Parity check: None – Interface mode: RS232 – Half-duplex mode: Off Configuring multiple encoders / decoders...
  • Page 28: Configuring A Dibos System

    Select the file containing the update. Click OK. Configuring a DiBos system Main window > NOTICE! You do not configure the DiBos system itself but only the Bosch Video Management System related properties. To scan for new DiBos devices:  Right-click The DiBos system is scanned for new devices and they are added.
  • Page 29: Changing The Network Address Of A Workstation

    Assigning an analog monitor group to a workstation Main window > You assign an analog monitor group to a Bosch Video Management System workstation. In the Options dialog box, you can configure that all workstations can control analog monitor groups regardless of the setting here.
  • Page 30: Configuring A Communication Device

    In the Keyboard Serial Port Settings field, make the required settings. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices> Expand to display the SNMP Trap Receiver page. Devices> Expand > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 31: Configuring A Cctv Keyboard (Decoder)

    Bosch Video Management System For detailed information on the various fields, see the Online Help for the appropriate application window. 6.18 Configuring a CCTV keyboard (decoder) Main window > To configure a CCTV keyboard connected to a decoder: In the Connection column, click a cell, and select the appropriate decoder.
  • Page 32: Adding A Vrm Device With Iscsi Storage

    If required, a dialog box is displayed for changing the device names of the detected IP devices to be used for display. Bosch Video Management System names the devices with default names. If desired, you can use the existing names of the devices.
  • Page 33: Configuring An Iscsi Device

    Bosch Video Management System Notes: – You can manually add devices like a VRM or an iSCSI device by right-clicking the parent device. For example: Right-click 6.22 Configuring an iSCSI device After adding VRM devices, iSCSI devices, and encoders, perform the following tasks to ensure...
  • Page 34: Adding A Lun

    Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 to save the settings. to activate the configuration. Devices > Expand > Expand and click Add Target. is added. Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Expand > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 35: Adding A Local Storage Or Live Only Device

    If required assign multiple devices. Click Next >>. The next step of the wizard is displayed. Click Finish. The device is connected to your Bosch Video Management System. To add a live only device: Right-click The Bosch VMS Scan Wizard is displayed.
  • Page 36: Configuring Nvrs

    Click the Disk Storage tab to configure the storage settings of the selected NVR. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices to save the settings. to undo the last setting. to activate the configuration. Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 37: Switching An Nvr To A Failover Nvr

    Bosch Video Management System Click the Camera Storage tab to define minimum and maximum storage times, manage protected recordings, and to optionally schedule the backup of the assigned cameras. If scheduled backups are desired, you must first create a Task Schedule in Schedules.
  • Page 38: Assigning Nvrs To Failover Nvrs

    To assign a Primary NVR to a Redundant NVR: Select the desired Redundant NVR. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 39: Displaying Information On An Nvr

    Bosch Video Management System Click the Assigned NVR tab. The table displays all Primary NVRs. In the first column, click to check the desired NVR. Each checked primary NVR has the selected Redundant NVR assigned. In the Backup column, make the desired setting.
  • Page 40: Configuring The Structure

    When you start the Configuration Client for the first time, the Logical Tree is empty. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Maps and Structure to save the settings. to undo the last setting. to activate the configuration. Maps and Structure Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 41: Adding A Device To The Logical Tree

    Bosch Video Management System If a user group does not have the permission to access a device (e.g., a camera), the device is not being displayed on the map or in the Logical Tree. You can add the following items from the Device Tree or the Logical Tree to a map: –...
  • Page 42: Managing Resource Files

    The selected resource file is removed from the list. To rename a resource file: Select a resource file. Click Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Maps and Structure > Alarms > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 43: Adding A Command Script

    Bosch Video Management System Enter the new name. The original file name and creation date persists. To replace the content of a resource file: Select a resource file. Click The Replace Resource dialog box is displayed. Select a file with the appropriate content and click Open.
  • Page 44: Adding A Camera Sequence

    To delete a camera sequence: Select the desired camera sequence. Click The selected camera sequence is removed. Adding a camera sequence Main window > Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 is added. Maps and Structure Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 45: Adding A Folder

    Bosch Video Management System You add a camera sequence to the root directory or to a folder of the Logical Tree. To add a camera sequence: In the Logical Tree, select a folder where you want to add the new camera sequence.
  • Page 46: Assigning A Map To A Folder

    To make it visible again, right-click the device in the Logical Tree and click Visible In Map. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 in the Logical Tree. Maps and Structure Maps and Structure Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 47: Adding A Document

    Bosch Video Management System To remove an item from the map and from the Full Logical Tree:  Right-click the item in the Logical Tree and click Remove. The item is removed from the map and from the Logical Tree.
  • Page 48: Configuring Cameras And Recording Settings

    | Configuring cameras and recording settings Configuring cameras and recording settings Main window > This chapter provides information on how to configure the cameras in your Bosch Video Management System. You configure various camera properties and the recording settings.
  • Page 49: Configuring The Stream Quality

    10%. The maximum bit rate is used when a scene is busy and contains motion. NOTICE! Bosch Video Management System uses the two streams in dual streaming encoders as follows: NVR recording: Stream 2 is used for Live and pre-alarm recording, stream 1 is used for motion and alarm recording.
  • Page 50: Configuring Camera Properties

    Cameras and Recording > Cameras and Recording > Click > > Disk Storage tab). > > Settings tab > Override recording settings) or for an Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Click a Recording Schedule tab Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 51: Configuring Recording Settings (Only Vrm And Local Storage)

    Bosch Video Management System To configure recording settings: In the continuous recording. In the In the select stream 1. In the In the motion recording. In the In the Pre-event [s] column, click a cell and type the appropriate time.
  • Page 52: Configuring Port Settings

    > Expand Devices > > > Interfaces tab > Periphery tab Cameras and Recording > column, select the check box. button. Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Expand > > Interfaces > > Interfaces tab > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 53: Copying Recording Settings (Nvr Only)

    Bosch Video Management System For detailed information on the various fields, see the Online Help for the appropriate application window. Click OK. Copying recording settings (NVR only) Main window > example You can copy recording settings from one Recording Schedule to another.
  • Page 54: Configuring Schedules

    Click the Weekdays tab. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Schedules to save the settings. to undo the last setting. to activate the configuration. Schedules do not have a time period configured. Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 55: Adding A Task Schedule

    Bosch Video Management System In the Schedule Table field, drag the pointer to select the time periods for the selected schedule. The selected cells are displayed in the color of the selected schedule. Notes: – You can mark a time period on a weekday of a Recording Schedule with the color of another Recording Schedule.
  • Page 56: Removing A Task Schedule

    In the Recording Schedules or Task Schedules tree, select a schedule. Click the Holidays tab. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 > Select an item in the Task Schedules tree Schedules Schedules Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 57: Renaming A Schedule

    Bosch Video Management System Click Delete. The Select the holidays to delete dialog box is displayed. Select one or more holidays and click OK. The selected holidays are removed from the Schedule Table. Click the Exception Days tab. Click Delete.
  • Page 58: Configuring Events And Alarms

    The available events are grouped beyond their corresponding devices. In the Events page, you configure when an event in your Bosch Video Management System triggers an alarm, executes a Command Script, and is logged. If an event is logged, it is also displayed in the Event List of the Operator Client.
  • Page 59: Removing A Table Row

    Bosch Video Management System 11.2 Removing a table row Main window > You can only remove a table row that you or another user have added, i.e. you can delete duplicated events or Compound Events. Compound Events are located in the Event Tree under System Devices > Compound Events.
  • Page 60: Logging User Events

    On the User Groups page, you configure that the user event buttons are only available in the Operator Client of the corresponding user group. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Events > Expand System Devices > User Actions Events Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 61: Creating A Compound Event

    Bosch Video Management System To configure user event buttons: In the tree, select System Devices > Operator Client Event Buttons > Event Button Pressed. The corresponding Event Configuration Table is displayed. Select a user event button to configure its behavior.
  • Page 62: Editing A Compound Event

    Compound Event and click Edit. The Edit Compound Event dialog box is displayed. Make the required changes. Click OK. The Compound Event is changed. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Events Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 63: Configuring An Alarm

    In the Priority column, click ... in a cell to type the alarm priority for the selected alarm (100 is low priority, 1 is high priority). In the Title column, click ... in a cell to type the title of the alarm to be displayed in Bosch Video Management System, for example in the Alarm List.
  • Page 64 | Configuring events and alarms Bosch Video Management System Click OK. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 65: Configuring Command Scripts

    The scriptlet is removed. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH to save the settings. to undo the last setting. to activate the configuration. in the Command Script Editor dialog box. The Bosch Configuration Manual Configuring Command Scripts | en Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07...
  • Page 66: Configuring A Command Script To Be Started Automatically

    Type the required script file name and click OK. 12.5 Configuring a startup Command Script Main window > Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Alarms > > Alarm Options column > ... Devices > Expand > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Settings page Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 67 Bosch Video Management System You configure a Command Script to be started when the Operator Client on the selected workstation is started. You must create a corresponding Command Script. For creating a Command Script, see Section 12.1 Managing Command Scripts, page 65.
  • Page 68: Configuring User Groups

    On the User Properties page, enter the user name and the password. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 User Groups to save the settings. to undo the last setting. to activate the configuration. User Groups Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 69: Creating A User Group

    Bosch Video Management System 13.2 Creating a user group Main window > For adapting the user group permissions to your requirements, you must create a new user group and change its settings. To create a user group: Click A new user group is added to the User Groups tree.
  • Page 70: Configuring Ldap Settings

    Associating an LDAP group Main window > You associate an LDAP group with a Bosch Video Management System user group to give the users of this LDAP group access to the Operator Client. The users of the LDAP group have the access rights of the user group where you configure the LDAP group.
  • Page 71: Configuring Permissions For Devices

    Bosch Video Management System In the Logon schedule: list, select a schedule. 13.8 Configuring permissions for devices Main window > You can set the permissions for all devices of the Logical Tree independently. After you have moved permitted devices to a folder that is not permitted for this user group, you must set the permissions for the folder to grant access to its devices.
  • Page 72: Configuring Various Priorities

    Configuring various priorities Main window > You can configure the following priorities: – You can configure the priorities for acquiring PTZ controls and Bosch Allegiant trunk lines. – You can configure the alarm priorities for Live Mode and Playback Mode. –...
  • Page 73 Bosch Video Management System In the 4 monitor list, select the required entries. If you click Restore Default, all list entries are reset to their default settings. If required, select the Save settings when shutting down check box to enable the user to save his individual settings when shutting down the Operator Client.
  • Page 74: Managing Configuration Data

    On the System menu, click Activation Manager... The Activation Manager dialog box is displayed. In the list, select the configuration you want to activate. Click Activate. A message box is displayed. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 75: Exporting Configuration Data

    Exporting configuration data to OPC Main window You can export the device configuration data of Bosch Video Management System in an XML file to import it in an OPC Server application. The file must be stored in the bin directory of your Bosch Video Management System installation.
  • Page 76: Configuration Examples

    To configure the IP address and subnet mask of the device connect it to a COM port of your computer with a RS232 cable (use the specified Bosch cable for connection). See the Installation Manual of the Bosch ATM/POS bridge for details.
  • Page 77: Adding A Bosch Allegiant Input Alarm

    14. Perform a test to ensure that the alarm is working as desired. 15.2 Adding a Bosch Allegiant input alarm After a Bosch Allegiant device is added to Bosch Video Management System, you add Allegiant alarm inputs. On the Device Tree, click the Allegiant device entry.
  • Page 78 Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Maps and Structure Cameras and Recording > column, click a cell and select the appropriate stream quality. Devices > Expand icon of your workstation. > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Timeline tab Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 79 Bosch Video Management System Click Search to start the Forensic Search. Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH window with the matching entries is displayed. Configuration Manual Configuration examples | en Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07...
  • Page 80: Global Configuration Client Windows

    | Global Configuration Client windows Global Configuration Client windows This chapter contains information on some basic application windows available in Bosch Video Management System Configuration Client. 16.1 Configuration window Main window Allows you to configure your system. The buttons in the toolbar represent the various pages which you must configure to get a running system.
  • Page 81: Menu Commands

    Displays the Global Alarm Settings dialog box. Displays the Stream Quality Settings dialog box. Displays the Options dialog box. Displays the Bosch Video Management System Online Help. Displays a dialog box containing information on the installed system, e.g., the version number.
  • Page 82: Activation Manager Dialog Box

    16.5 License Manager dialog box Main window > Tools menu > License Manager... command Allows you to license the Bosch Video Management System package that you have ordered and to upgrade with additional features. Base Packages Displays the available base packages.
  • Page 83: License Activation Dialog Box

    Click to display the License Activation dialog box. Import Bundle Info Click to import an XML file containing a Bundle Information that you received from Bosch. Add New Package Click to display a dialog box for selecting a new license file.
  • Page 84 Analog Monitor Group (AMG) Settings Allows you to configure that the users can control all analog monitor groups with each Bosch Video Management System client computer. It is then not required to configure this computer as a workstation in the Device Tree.
  • Page 85: Devices Page

    NVRs is displayed. VRM & iSCSI Devices Scan Click to display the Bosch VMS Scan Wizard dialog box. Scans the network for VRMs, iSCSI devices, live only encoders, local storage encoders, or VIDOS NVRs.
  • Page 86: Bosch Vms Scan Wizard

    Click to display the IP Device Configuration dialog box. Next > Click to display the next page of this dialog box. If the device names differ from their names in Bosch Video Management System, a dialog box is displayed for changing the names as required. Finish Click to confirm the scan results and the assignments of encoders and close the dialog box.
  • Page 87: Failover Nvr Manager Dialog Box

    Bosch Video Management System Remove All Click to remove all devices from their parent device. The recordings of a removed device are not removed. You can find them when you add this device again. 17.4 Failover NVR Manager dialog box Main window >...
  • Page 88: Set Display Names Dialog Box

    Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > > > > > Global Settings tab > > Global Settings tab >...
  • Page 89 Bosch Video Management System Main window > Main window > Allows you to configure the disks and network directories for storing the video data. Add Network Path Click to display a dialog box for selecting a network path. Add Local Drive Click to display a dialog box for selecting a local drive.
  • Page 90: Camera Storage Page

    Enter the number of hours into the past beginning with the scheduled time that you want to back up. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Expand Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > > Camera Storage tab Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 91: Assigned Nvrs Page

    Bosch Video Management System 17.8.4 Assigned NVRs page Main window > Displays the Primary NVRs in your system and their assignment to the selected Failover NVR. Allows you to assign or un-assign the available NVRs as required. Remove NVR Click to move the selected Primary NVRs to the Time [h] column.
  • Page 92: Add Local Nvr Drive Dialog Box

    Click a tab to display the corresponding property page. 17.10.1 Add DiBos System dialog box Main window > Allows you to add a DiBos system to your Bosch Video Management System. Network address: Type the DNS name or the IP address of your DiBos system. User name: Type the user name for logging on to the DiBos system.
  • Page 93: Settings Page

    Main window > Displays the property pages of the Bosch Allegiant device. You do not configure the Bosch Allegiant device itself but only the Bosch Video Management System related properties. For connecting an Allegiant device with Bosch VMS, see the Concepts chapter in this Online Help.
  • Page 94: Cameras Page

    Outputs page Main window > Allows you to configure the usage of a Bosch Allegiant device output and to assign an encoder to an output. To store the video data of a Bosch Allegiant device output in Bosch Video Management System, you must assign an encoder to the output.
  • Page 95: Inputs Page

    Main window > Allows you to configure the following settings for a workstation: – Add a digital keyboard connected to a Bosch Video Management System workstation. – Assign a Command Script that is executed on startup of the workstation. –...
  • Page 96: Assigned Analog Monitor Groups Page

    See Section 18 Encoders / Decoders page, page 111 for details. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > > Assigned Analog Monitor Groups tab > > Devices > Expand > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 97: Monitor Groups Page

    17.14 Monitor Groups page Main window > Allows you to add and configure analog monitor groups. You assign an analog monitor group to a Bosch Video Management System workstation in 17.14.1 Settings page Main window > Allows you to perform the following tasks: –...
  • Page 98: Communication Devices Page

    Allows you to add or configure a communication device. You can configure the following communication devices: – E-mail – SMS (GSM or SMSC dial-up provider) Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 99: E-Mail/Smtp Server Dialog Box

    Bosch Video Management System 17.15.1 E-mail/SMTP Server dialog box Main window > command Allows you to add an e-mail server to your Bosch Video Management System. Name: Type the display name of the e-mail server. 17.15.2 Add SMS Device dialog box Main window >...
  • Page 100: Send Test E-Mail Dialog Box

    GSM Settings / SMSC Settings page Main window > Allows you to configure the SMS settings of your Bosch Video Management System. On the Events page, you can assign an event to a short message. When this event occurs, the system sends a short message.
  • Page 101: Pos + Atm Page

    17.16 POS + ATM page Main window > Allows you to add and configure peripheral devices, for example, a Bosch ATM/POS Bridge. If you want to add multiple bridges at one server, you must use different ports. 17.16.1 Add Bosch ATM/POS-Bridge dialog box Main window >...
  • Page 102: Inputs Page

    Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Devices > Expand > Add Inputs button Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > > Inputs tab > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 103: Snmp Page

    Allows you to select devices for monitoring and to select SNMP trap OIDs that trigger an event for the selected device when they are received. NOTICE! You must enter the IP address of the Bosch Video Management System Central Server as the trap receiver in your devices that you want to monitor. SNMP Trap Sending Devices: Allows you to enter a range of IP addresses of the monitored network devices.
  • Page 104: Cctv Keyboards Page

    17.19 CCTV Keyboards page Main window > Allows you to add a CCTV keyboard connected to a Bosch Video Management System workstation or to a decoder. Add Keyboard Click to add a row to the table for configuring a keyboard.
  • Page 105: I/O Modules Page

    Bosch Video Management System Stop bits Displays the time between each character being transmitted (where time is measured in bits). Parity Displays the type of error checking you want to use for the selected port. Port type Displays the connection type that is used to connect the CCTV keyboard with the workstation.
  • Page 106: Allegiant Ccl Emulation Page

    Allows you to activate the Bosch Allegiant CCL emulation. This emulation starts an internal Bosch VMS service that translates CCL commands of the Matrix Switch into Bosch VMS. You configure a COM port of the Central Server to listen to these CCL commands. The CCL...
  • Page 107: Vrm Settings Page

    Bosch Video Management System CAUTION! Ensure that the VRM computer is synchronized. Otherwise you can loose video data. Configure the time server software on the Central Server. On the VRM computer, configure the IP address of the Central Server as time server using standard Windows procedures.
  • Page 108: Snmp Tab

    Allows you to perform a basic configuration of your iSCSI device. You create LUNs on the iSCSI hard drive and format these LUNs. Only displayed if the device is one of the iSCSI storage systems supported by Bosch, for example NetApp.
  • Page 109: Load Balancing Page

    Allows you to configure limits for write access. When these values are exceeded, data is not written to the iSCSI device but can be lost. For supported devices (for example by Bosch, NetApp, or Infortrend) leave the default values unchanged. For another device see the documentation of this device.
  • Page 110: Add Lun Dialog Box

    Allows you to add and configure encoders with local storage. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Devices > Expand > Expand Devices > Expand > Devices > Expand > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System > Expand > > Click Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 111: Encoders / Decoders Page

    Bosch Video Management System Encoders / Decoders page To configure an encoder: Main window > Main window > Main window > To configure a decoder: Main window > Displays the property pages of a selected encoder/decoder. Allows you to make the required settings for each device.
  • Page 112: Main Settings > Date/Time Page

    Click to display the DST Dialog dialog box. Time server IP address Set by Bosch VMS Central Server. Time server type Set by Bosch VMS Central Server. Default setting is SNTP. 18.2.1 DST Dialog dialog box Date/Time page > Details Generate Set by Bosch VMS Central Server.
  • Page 113: Display Stamping

    Bosch Video Management System The camera name facilitates the identification of the remote camera location, e.g. in case of an alarm. Use a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location. Do not use any special characters in the name. Special characters are not supported and may cause problems, e.g.
  • Page 114: Input Termination

    Select VCR to connect video recorders as video source. Select Camera to connect cameras. In some cases, selecting VCR also for cameras can lead to an improvement in the video image. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 115: Advanced Settings > Audio Page

    Bosch Video Management System 18.4 Advanced Settings > Audio page This function allows you to set the gain of the audio signals to suit your specific requirements. The current video image is shown in the small window next to the slide controls to help you check the selected audio source and improve assignments.
  • Page 116: Advanced Settings > Recording Preferences Page

    You can use the saved configuration to restore the original settings at any time. Select the VCA profile and change the settings if necessary. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 117: Motion Detector (Motion+ Only)

    Bosch Video Management System To rename the VCA profile: Click . The Edit dialog box is displayed. Type the new name, and then click OK. Alarm status Displays the current alarm state to check the effects of your settings immediately.
  • Page 118: Select Area Diaog Box

    Move the slider to set how large the changes in the video image must be for an alarm to be triggered. Set a high value if changes that occur simultaneously in few areas should lead to Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 119: Reference Check

    Bosch Video Management System trigger an alarm. Set a low value if changes that occur simultaneously in a large number of areas should lead to trigger an alarm. This setting allows you to detect, independently of motion alarms, manipulation of the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning the camera mount bracket.
  • Page 120: Advanced Settings > Audio Alarm

    Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name. Special characters are not supported by the internal recording management and may therefore result in the Bosch VMS Archive Player being unable to play back the recording. Signal Ranges You can exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false alarms.
  • Page 121: Monitor Display

    Bosch Video Management System Window layout Select the default image layout for the monitor. VGA screen size Type the aspect ratio of the screen (e.g. 4 x 3) or the physical size of the screen in millimeters. The device uses this information to accurately scale the video image for distortion-free display.
  • Page 122: Relay States

    The settings on this page are used to integrate the device into an existing network. Note: After changing the Subnet mask and/or the Gateway address, restart the computer. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 123 UDP supports multicast. TCP does not. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) value in UDP mode is 1514 bytes. – Bosch VMS NVR only supports UDP. HTTP browser port Select the HTTP browser port from the list. The default port is 80. To limit connection to HTTPS, deactivate the HTTP port.
  • Page 124: Dyndns

    IEEE 802.1x allows you to communicate with the device if a RADIUS server is used in a network. Authentication Select On to activate 802.1x. Identity Type the user name that the RADIUS server uses for identifying the device. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 125: Rtsp

    Bosch Video Management System Password Type the password that the RADIUS server uses for identifying the device. 18.14.3 RTSP RTSP port Select the port. Off disables the RTSP function. The default port is 554. 18.15 Network > Multicasting page In addition to a 1:1 connection between an encoder and a single receiver (unicast), the device enables multiple receivers to receive the video signal from an encoder simultaneously.
  • Page 126: Network > Jpeg Posting Page

    Type the activation key. The activation key cannot be deactivated and is not transferable to other units. Installed licenses Displays the installed licenses after their activation. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 127: Maps And Structure Page

    You must set the permissions on the User Groups page again. Displays the Device Tree, the Logical Tree, and the map window. Allows you to introduce a structure for all the devices in your Bosch Video Management System. Your structure is displayed in the Logical Tree.
  • Page 128: Select Resource Dialog Box

    Sequence Builder dialog box Main window > Allows you to manage camera sequences. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Maps and Structure > > Manage... Maps and Structure > Maps and Structure > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 129: Add Sequence Dialog Box

    Bosch Video Management System Click to display the Add Sequence dialog box. Click to rename a camera sequence. Click to remove the selected camera sequence. Add Step Click to display the Add Sequence Step dialog box. Remove Step Click to remove selected steps.
  • Page 130: Add Sequence Step Dialog Box

    Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Maps and Structure > > Add Step button Maps and Structure > > Maps and Structure > Select a map folder Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System in the Logical Tree > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 131: Schedules Page

    Bosch Video Management System Schedules page Main window > Allows you to configure Recording Schedules and Task Schedules. Click to rename the selected Recording or Task Schedule. Recording Schedules Displays the Recording Schedules Tree. Select an entry for configuring. Task Schedules Displays the Task Schedules Tree.
  • Page 132 Click the frequency with which you want the Task Schedule to recur (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly) and then select the corresponding options. Day Pattern Drag the pointer to select the time period(s) for the recurring pattern. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 133: Cameras And Recording Page

    Displays the corresponding Camera Table. No Recording Tables are available because these cameras are not recorded in Bosch Video Management System. 21.1 Cameras page Main window > Displays various information on the cameras available in your Bosch Video Management System. Allows you to change the following camera properties: – Camera name –...
  • Page 134 Click a cell to edit the maximum number of days that video data from this camera is retained. Only recordings older than this number of days are deleted automatically. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 All) All) All) Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 135: Recording Settings Pages

    Bosch Video Management System 21.2 Recording settings pages Main window > example Allows you to configure the recording settings for all encoders assigned to your system. The displayed Recording Schedules are configured in Schedules. Only those columns are described that are not part of a Camera Table.
  • Page 136: Copy Recording Settings Dialog Box (Nvr Only)

    Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Cameras and Recording > Click an icon for recording device, for > Click a Recording Schedule tab (for example Cameras and Recording > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System ) > Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 137 Bosch Video Management System Image encoding interval: Move the slider or type the appropriate value. The system calculates the corresponding values for IPS (PAL and NTSC). With the image encoding interval you configure the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted.
  • Page 138: Ptz Settings Dialog Box

    Click a cell to edit the name of the command. Code Click a cell to edit the command´s code. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Cameras and Recording > > Select a PTZ camera > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 139: Events

    Bosch Video Management System Events page Main window > Displays the Event Tree with all available events and an Event Configuration Table for each event. The events are grouped by their type, for example, all camera recording events like continuous recording or alarm recording are grouped under Recording Mode.
  • Page 140: Command Script Editor Dialog Box

    Click to display a dialog box for exporting a script file. Click to convert an existing script to the other available script language. All existing script text is deleted. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Events > Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 141: Create Compound Event / Edit Compound Event Dialog Box

    Bosch Video Management System Click to display the Online Help for Bosch Video Management System Script API. Click to display the Online Help for Bosch Video Management System. Click to close the Command Script Editor dialog box. 22.2 Create Compound Event / Edit Compound Event dialog box Main window >...
  • Page 142: Alarms

    In the Priority column, click in a cell to type the alarm priority for the selected alarm (100 is low priority, 1 is high priority). In the Title column, click in a cell to type the title of the alarm to be displayed in Bosch Video Management System, for example in the Alarm List.
  • Page 143: Select Image Pane Content Dialog Box

    Bosch Video Management System Alarm Settings tab Display order in case of same alarm priority: Select the appropriate value to configure the order of Alarm Image panes in the Alarm Display of the Operator Client. Max. Image panes per alarm: Enter the maximum count of Alarm Image panes to be displayed in case of an alarm.
  • Page 144: Alarm Options Dialog Box

    Displays the camera number as configured on the Cameras and Recording page. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Alarms > > Alarm Image Panes column > Audio File Alarms > > Alarm Options column > ... Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 145 Bosch Video Management System Name Displays the camera name as configured on the Cameras and Recording page. Location Displays the location as configured on the Maps and Structure page. Record Select a check box to enable alarm recording for this camera in case of an alarm. If an alarm is triggered, this camera is recorded in alarm recording quality.
  • Page 146 Select the check box to configure that the title and the time of the alarm is displayed only on the first monitor of the analog monitor group as an on-screen display. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 147: User Groups

    Bosch Video Management System User Groups page Main window > The following user group is available by default: Admin Group (user name: Admin) – Allows you to configure user groups. Click to delete a selected user or user group. Click to add a new user group.
  • Page 148: User Group Properties

    Click to associate the selected LDAP group with this user group. Clear Group Click to clear the Associated LDAP group: field. The association of the LDAP group to the Bosch Video Management System user group is removed. 24.3 LDAP Server Settings dialog box Main window >...
  • Page 149 Bosch Video Management System You enter the LDAP server settings that are configured outside of Bosch Video Management System. You will need the assistance of your IT administrator who set up the LDAP server for the following entries. All fields are mandatory except the fields in the Test User / User Group group box.
  • Page 150: Copy User Group Permissions Dialog Box

    Click to test the association of the user with the group. Group search filter: Do not leave this field empty. If there is no entry, you cannot assign an LDAP group to a Bosch Video Management System user group. Select a filter to find a user group.
  • Page 151: Logon Pair Properties

    Bosch Video Management System Allows you to add a pair of user groups to a dual authorization group. The users of the first user group are the users that must log on in the first dialog box for logging on, the users of the second user group confirm the logon.
  • Page 152: Permissions

    Allegiant trunk lines Select the check box to allow accessing Bosch Allegiant trunk lines. Priorities page: In the Control Priorities field, you can set the priority for acquiring Bosch Allegiant trunk lines. Print and save video data Select the check box to allow printing and saving video data.
  • Page 153: Priorities

    Move the appropriate slider to the right to decrease the priority for acquiring PTZ controls and Bosch Allegiant trunk lines. A user with a high priority can lock the PTZ controls or the control of a trunk line for users with lower priorities. You set the timeout for locking PTZ control on the Timeout in min.
  • Page 154: Camera Permissions

    You can select or clear this check box only when the PTZ control of a camera is globally enabled on the Permissions page. Select a check box to allow executing auxiliary commands. Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 User Groups > > Camera Permissions tab Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 155: Decoder Permissions

    Bosch Video Management System You can select or clear this check box only when the PTZ control of a camera is globally enabled on the Permissions page. Set Presets Select a check box to allow the user to set prepositions of this PTZ camera.
  • Page 156: Concepts

    If the Alarm Image window is completely full of Alarm Image rows and an additional alarm must be displayed, the lowest priority alarms "stack up" in the bottom row of the Alarm Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Video Management System Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 157: Connecting Bosch Allegiant Matrix To Bosch Video Management System

    Allegiant cameras on analog monitors connected to IP decoders. Bosch Video Management System provides an interface to the matrix switch via the Allegiant MCS (Master Control Software) application). The MCS, in this case, runs invisibly in the background.
  • Page 158: Bosch Allegiant Connection Overview

    A dedicated Bosch Allegiant PC connected to the network controls the Allegiant matrix. Local connection Figure 25.1 Bosch Video Management System local connection to a Bosch Allegiant matrix switch Bosch Video Management System Client workstations Central Server with Master Control Software...
  • Page 159: Configuring The Control Channel

    Bosch Video Management System Remote connection Figure 25.2 Bosch Video Management System remote connection to a Bosch Allegiant matrix switch Bosch Video Management System Client workstations Central Server with Master Control Software Network Allegiant PC with Master Control Software RS-232 connection...
  • Page 160: Bosch Allegiant Satellite System Concept

    The Allegiant matrix switch allows multiple Allegiant systems to be tied together using the Satellite concept. In this case, multiple Allegiant systems can appear to the Bosch Video Management System as one large system, providing access to all cameras on all systems.
  • Page 161: Connecting Cctv Keyboard To Bosch Video Management System

    25.3.1 Scenarios for CCTV keyboard connections You can connect a CCTV keyboard to the COM port of a Bosch Video Management System workstation (scenario 1) or to a hardware decoder (e.g. VIP XD, scenario 2). If you connect the keyboard to a Bosch Video Management System workstation, you can control the complete system.
  • Page 162 162 en | Concepts CCTV keyboard connected to a Bosch VMS workstation Figure 25.4 Scenario 1: CCTV keyboard connected to a Bosch Video Management System workstation Various cameras connected to network via encoders Bosch Video Management System workstation CCTV keyboard...
  • Page 163: Connecting A Cctv Keyboard To A Decoder

    Bosch Video Management System Various cameras connected to network via encoders Bosch Video Management System workstation Bosch Video Management System network CCTV keyboard Decoder Analog monitors Follow these references to get detailed information on the available windows: – Section 17.19 CCTV Keyboards page, page 104 Follow these references to get detailed information on the available step-by-step instructions: –...
  • Page 164: Updating Cctv Keyboard Firmware

    On any PC, install the IntuiKey downloader. Start IntuiKey Firmware Upgrade Utility. Connect the keyboard with a valid serial cable (refer to Bosch Support if such a cable is not available) to this PC. On the keyboard, press Keyboard Control softkey, then Firmware Upgrade.
  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    Bosch Video Management System Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to handle known problems using Bosch Video Management System Configuration Client. Problems after updating Bosch Video Management System Issue The NVR does not record after updating Bosch Video Management System.
  • Page 166 Cause The OS language of the computer where the Central Server is installed, is often English. Hence, when the Bosch Video Management System database is generated on this computer, many display texts are created in English. They remain unchanged regardless of the Windows language of an Operator Client computer.
  • Page 167: Configuring The Desired Language In Windows

    26.1 Configuring the desired language in Windows If you want to change the display language for the setup of Bosch Video Management System, you must switch the language in your Windows. For activating the language settings the computer is restarted after performing the following steps.
  • Page 168: Reducing The Number Of Allegiant Cameras

    Save the file. The file size remains unchanged. Repeat the last step for monitors that you do not need. Click the Monitors tab. Import this file in Bosch Video Management System (see Section 6.3 Adding a device, page 23). Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07...
  • Page 169: Glossary

    Image window for displaying one or more Alarm Image panes. Alarm List Window in Bosch Video Management System used to display a list of active alarms. Alarm priority Each alarm is assigned a priority. Alarms can be configured to automatically display (pop up) in the Alarm Image window, based on the alarm priority.
  • Page 170 Common Intermediate Format. Describes the lines and pixels a video image consists of. See Video resolution. Client workstation Computer in the Bosch Video Management System environment for viewing live and playback video and for configuration tasks. Command Script Macro, that the administrator can program to build an automatic action like positioning a PTZ Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07...
  • Page 171 An external device that interfaces with Bosch Video Management System providing an on/off signal to the application. Bosch Video Management System can then use the digital input to associate it with a pre-determined action. Digital input sources can include devices like door contacts, motion detectors, card readers, etc.
  • Page 172 The Failover NVR stops recording. The recordings of the down time of the Primary NVR stay on the Failover NVR. FIFO First in first out. Mode in the alarm handling of Bosch Video Management System that defines the order of active alarms with the same priority. Frame A single video image.
  • Page 173 Standard for encoding (compressing) digital audio and video for multimedia applications. This standard includes different profiles that can be manufacturer-dependent. The following profiles are available: Baseline, Baseline+, Main Profile. Baseline (not used in Bosch Video Management System) supports 2 CIF. Baseline+ supports 4 CIF and provides a better image quality than Baseline.
  • Page 174 A directory can be for example a list of user groups and their access rights. Bosch Video Management System uses it to get access to the same user groups as MS Windows or another enterprise user management system.
  • Page 175 Used for displaying either maps or documents, it cannot display video content and is not limited to a 4:3 ratio. Master Control Software Software used as interface between Bosch Video Management System and an Allegiant device. Version 2.8 or greater is used. Metadata Data of a POS or ATM like date and time or bank account number stored with the corresponding video data to provide additional information for evaluation.
  • Page 176 No-touch deployment Method for automatic downloading, installing and running .NET applications without changing the registry or shared system components. With Bosch Video Management System, no-touch deployment is used for updating the Operator Clients from the Central Server. The update takes place if a new version is stored on the Central Server and when each user is logging on to the Operator Client.
  • Page 177 Pre-event time Time period before an event. The system can store the recorded video for this period. Primary NVR Computer in the Bosch Video Management System environment. A Primary NVR stores audio and video data. PTZ camera Camera with pan, tilt, and zoom function.
  • Page 178 Redundant NVR Computer in the Bosch Video Management System environment. Records the same video and audio data as the Primary NVR. A Primary NVR can have maximum one Redundant NVR. Reference image A reference image is continuously compared with the current video image.
  • Page 179 5 p.m; execution of a Command Script at 11 p.m. Task Schedule Used for scheduling events which can occur in Bosch Video Management System, for example executing a Command Script. In Events you assign Task Schedules to events. For scheduling events you can also use Recording Schedules.
  • Page 180 VRM maintains a database containing the recording source information and a list of associated iSCSI drives. VRM is realized as a service running on a computer in the Bosch Video Management System network. VRM does not store data itself but distributes storage capacities on iSCSI devices to the encoders, while handling load balancing between multiple iSCSI devices.
  • Page 181 Wide Area Network. WatchDog Application used to monitor the other Bosch VMS services. Should a service fail, the WatchDog is responsible for re-starting services as well as notifying the user by E-mail or event log of the reason and time of the crash.
  • Page 182: Index

    Bosch Video Management System 16 previous configuration 74 activation 19 configuration 74 delayed 74 Activation Key 83 add Bosch Allegiant input alarm 77 add Bosch ATM/POS bridge 76 add iSCSI device 22 add live only encoder 22 add VIDOS NVR 22 add VRM 22...
  • Page 183 59 E-mail device 23 encoder 20 encoding on NVRs 85 Events Tree 151 examples 76 add Bosch Allegiant input alarm 77 add Bosch ATM/POS bridge 76 configure VRM recording 77 exit Operator Client 18 export Command Script 66...
  • Page 184 Bosch Video Management System printing the Help 10 profile 136 PTZ blocking 72 PTZ camera 52 PTZ control blocking 72 push-to-talk 153 quad view 30 quit Operator Client 18 RAID subsystems 15 Recording preferences 116 recording quality 136 Recording Table 133...
  • Page 185 185 en | Index Bosch Video Management System Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 186 186 en | Index Bosch Video Management System Configuration Client | V3 | 2010.07 Configuration Manual Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH...
  • Page 188 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Werner-von-Siemens Ring 10 85630 Grasbrunn Germany © Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, 2010...

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