dallmeier DMX 800 Smartix Configuration

dallmeier DMX 800 Smartix Configuration

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Hybrid VideoIP Appliance
DMX 800
DMX 1600
DMX 2400
Rev. 2.0.1 / 2011-09-29

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  • Page 1 Configuration English Hybrid VideoIP Appliance DMX 800 DMX 1600 DMX 2400 Rev. 2.0.1 / 2011-09-29...
  • Page 2 Third-party trademarks are named for information purposes only. Dallmeier electronic respects the intellectual property of third parties and always attempts to ensure the complete identification of third-party trademarks and indication of the respective holder of rights. In case that protected rights are not indicated separately, this circumstance is no reason to assume that the respective trademark is unprotected.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connection ....................25 6.2.1 Camera Type ....................25 6.2.2 Connection Data ...................25 6.2.2.1 Analogue Cameras ..................25 6.2.2.2 Dallmeier SD-IP and HD-IP Cameras ............26 6.2.2.3 Third Party IP Cameras ................27 6.2.2.4 RTSP Cameras .....................28 Basic Configuration ..................29 6.3.1 Camera and Track Name ................29 6.3.2...
  • Page 4 6.4.6 Switching by Contact ..................42 6.4.7 Switching by Timer ..................43 Video Quality ....................44 6.5.1 Analogue Cameras ..................45 6.5.2 Dallmeier SD-IP and HD-IP Cameras ............46 6.5.3 Third Party IP Cameras ................48 6.5.4 Optional Configuration ..................49 6.5.4.1 Direct Configuration ..................49 6.5.4.2 Auto Configuration ..................49 6.5.4.3...
  • Page 5 User Options ....................108 16.3 LDAP User ....................110 System Messages ..................112 17.1 Evaluation ....................112 17.2 Filtering System Messages .................113 17.3 Exporting System Messages ..............114 17.4 Limiting archive ...................115 17.5 Deleting Archive ..................115 17.6 Activation ....................116 Info Dialogue .....................117 Shut Down ....................124 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 7 Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries). Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    System Components Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappro- priate internal components can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty.
  • Page 9 Opening The housing of the unit may only be opened by qualified personnel for inspection, mainte- nance and repair. Disposal Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Remove all connected devices. Return the unit to your respective sales partner. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 10: General Notes

    Transportation and Packaging Store the original packaging for transportation at a later date. Dallmeier electronic is not responsible for damage resulting from unprofessional/improper transportation. The goods should only be shipped in their original packaging.
  • Page 11: Start And Login

     Switch on the VGA monitor, the peripherals and the recorder. The recorder is available for local configuration after the start (up to approx. 5 minutes).The background image of the graphical configuration interface is displayed. Fig. 4-1 Background image (pictured variant DMX 1600) www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 12: Login

    In the initial state it is possible to login without password. The rights of the administrator group are valid. Note that the definition of the passwords and of the network parameters is necessary for remote access (e.g. Dallmeier PView 7).  Left-click the background. The Recorder login dialogue is displayed.
  • Page 13: Remote Login

    (can be changed with the software IP-Finder without login) Password Serial number (e.g. DAX2-12345) Note that the definition of the passwords and of the network parameters is necessary for remote access (e.g. Dallmeier PView 7). 4.2.2 Login  Note the documentation Installation and Commissioning NetConfig2.
  • Page 14 DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 The connection to the recorder is established. The graphical configuration interface of the recorder is displayed. Fig. 4-5 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 15: Basic Settings

    The system time is to be set or retrieved from an external time emitter (time server or radio clock). The Date format and the Time zone must be adopted in any case.  Open the Time dialogue via System > System Time. Fig. 5-2 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 16: Setting

    Radio Clock The recorder can retrieve the system time from an external radio clock. The USB radio clock DFM-1-USB is available for all Dallmeier recorders.  Note the separate documentation for the radio clock.  Ensure that the radio clock is connected.
  • Page 17: System Security

    For system security reasons the number of open ports should be kept to a minimum. Ports definitely not required for Dallmeier systems are closed ex factory and can not be opened. Relevant ports are open to ensure full compatibility. Relevant ports that are not required can be closed in the System Security dialogue.
  • Page 18: Options

    • Recording with different settings for the duration of the alarm status. The alarm status is ended either by triggering the opposite Contact IN function or after the elapse of the Alarm duration.  Set the Alarm duration, if necessary.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 19: Recording Monitoring

    Message and/or sending of an Alarm Host message. No error will be assumed when a track is defined too small in the Recording Settings dia- logue.  Set the minimum storage period for the relevant cameras/tracks.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 20: Logging

    The function of Up/Down sound is the latest signal that sounds when switching on or off the device. Up/down sound is the audible signal, which is heard when switch on or off the device. If the checkbox is enabled the Up/Down Sound is active. If the checkbox is disabled the Up/Down Sound is inactive. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 21: Recording Setting

    (D) enable the definition of the size of the recording tracks (LP-Track) depending on the current recording mode and the setting of further functions. Note that the available recording options and functions depend on the track mode and the type of camera (analogue, SD-IP, HD-IP or RTSP). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 22: Track Mode

    • Permanent with switching of the recording mode and of the recording quality by timer • Permanent with switching of the recording quality by motion • Permanent with switching of the recording quality by contact Dallmeier SD-IP and HD-IP Cameras • Permanent • Motion •...
  • Page 23: Automatic

    Tracks can be dropped and new tracks can be created without deleting other tracks or recordings. The video quality settings can be modified at any time. The recordings in the correspon- ding track do not have to be deleted. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 24: Change

    The default settings will be adopted for all connected cameras. The memory will be assi- gned in equal parts to every camera. Recording (permanent) will be activated for all con- nected cameras.  Configure the recording as described below if required. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 25: Connection

    No further settings have to be made after the selection of the camera type. In the Recording Settings dialogue all connected analogue cameras will be marked with a yellow symbol and the addition of SD-A (column Camera Name). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 26: Dallmeier Sd-Ip And Hd-Ip Cameras

    DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 6.2.2.2 Dallmeier SD-IP and HD-IP Cameras The dialogue for the configuration of a Dallmeier IP camera is displayed after the corre- sponding selection in the Camera Setup dialogue. Fig. 6-5  Select the Login tab.
  • Page 27: Third Party Ip Cameras

    The IP address of the camera is contained in the HTTP request string. This request string is defined by the manufacturer of the camera. Examples: Axis http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/jpg/image.jpg IQEye http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx /now.jpg?snap=post The request string usually is provided in the documentation of the camera. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 28: Rtsp Cameras

    For other manufacturers (other), the RTSP query expression can be taken of the corres- ponding camera documentation and entered manually. The RTSP query expressions of third-party manufacturers can differ for newer camera models or different versions. Note if applicable the documentation of the camera and edit the proposed expression. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 29: Basic Configuration

     Confirm with OK. Camera Name The camera name may consist of 2 x 8 alphanumeric characters (connected with a minus sign).  Left-click on a camera button. The virtual keyboard is displayed.  Enter the camera name.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 30: Camera Timer

     Set active and inactive times as described in the following.  Set Exceptions as described in the following.  Confirm with OK. Active and Inactive Times The timer is based on a week schedule that is divided into 15 minute periods. Fig. 6-10 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 31  Set active and inactive periods for the relevant day as described above. The relevant day will be displayed in the Exceptions list.  Proceed analogously for all relevant days.  Finally confirm with OK. The Exception replaces the complete default setting of the relevant day. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 32: Tracks Timer

     Open the Tracks Timer dialogue via Recording > Tracks Timer. Fig. 6-12  Select all S-Tracks (s) or the relevant LP-Track in the Tracks section.  Set Active and Inactive periods as described above.  If necessary set Exceptions as described above.  Finally confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 33: Areas

     Select the setting of Inactive areas. Fig. 6-13  Mark one or more inactive areas by drawing a rectangle.  Proceed analogously for all active and inactive areas.  Proceed analogously for all relevant cameras.  Finally confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 34: Private Zones

     Proceed analogously for all private zones.  Proceed analogously for all relevant cameras.  Finally confirm with OK. Private zones do not represent an overlay. These image areas will not be saved. Private zones can not be rebuilt. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 35: Recording Mode

    In the Permanent recording mode every image sent by the camera will be recorded. Note that • the recording mode is available for analogue cameras. • the recording mode is available for Dallmeier IP cameras. • the recording mode is available for. Fig. 6-15 ...
  • Page 36 Option/Marking - Track Mode Standard (not relevant for this version) A marker (index) will be saved to the track when a camera related contact IN function is triggered. These markings can be searched while playing back (index search or extended search). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 37: Motion

    Recording will be stopped when the Post-Event time is expired and no further motion is detected. Note that • the recording mode is available for analogue cameras. • the recording mode is available for Dallmeier IP cameras. Fig. 6-16  Observe the explanations above mentioned and as follows.  Set Motion as tracking mode.
  • Page 38: Contact

    Note that • the recording mode is available for analogue cameras. • the recording mode is available for Dallmeier IP cameras. • the recording mode is available for IP cameras of third party. • a contact input must be configured for the relevant camera (see section Contact IN) Fig.
  • Page 39 A marker (index) will be saved to the track when the contact is triggered. While playing back these markings can be searched (index search and extended search). In the track mode Standard the option Event and Save will additionally be offered. These are not relevant for the recording mode Contact. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 40: Motion/Contact

     Activate the Use Database option if required.  Configure the Active Areas if required.  Set the Sensitivity of the motion detection.  Set the Pre-Event time and the Post-Event time.  Set the Motion Estimation for the memory calculation.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 41: Switching By Motion

     Set the Motion Estimation for the memory calculation.  Confirm with OK. Switching Duration The Switching Duration defines the minimum duration of the recording with high video quality. If a further motion event is detected during that period the Switching Duration is started again. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 42: Switching By Contact

     Set the Switching Duration.  Confirm with OK. Switching Duration The Switching Duration defines the minimum duration of the recording with high video quality. If a further motion event is detected during that period the Switching Duration is started again. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 43: Switching By Timer

    Note that • the recording mode is available for analogue cameras. • the recording mode is available for Dallmeier IP cameras. Fig. 6-21  Observe the explanations given above and as follows.  Ensure that option Expert Mode is activated.
  • Page 44: Video Quality

    • in some cases the track size and number of channels have to be adapted.  Right-click in the Recording Settings dialogue on the relevant recording button. The recording configuration dialogue for the corresponding camera will be displayed.  Proceed as described in the following. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 45: Analogue Cameras

    Whether and to what extent the image quality can be improved depends on a large number of variables. We recommend a check of the image quality after the recording has been configured. Denoise The noise filter reduces the image noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the image. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 46: Dallmeier Sd-Ip And Hd-Ip Cameras

    DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 6.5.2 Dallmeier SD-IP and HD-IP Cameras  Observe the explanations given below. Fig. 6-24  Select the Quality tab.  Set the Resolution.  Set the Frame Rate.  Set the Bit Rate.  Set the Bit Rate Mode.
  • Page 47 GOP Size The GOP size (GOP = Group Of Pictures) defines the number of calculated MPEG images between two frames. The GOP size depends on the frame rate setting in the current version. It can not be set separately. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 48: Third Party Ip Cameras

    JPEG pictures that can be requested by the camera (see manufacturer’s documentation). Check Interval An interval for checking whether the camera can be accessed via the network can be en- tered in this box. This function is independent of the request for pictures (HTTP request string). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 49: Optional Configuration

    When using this function all recordings and various settings (e. g. video quality, camera timer) have to be deleted.  Deactivate the Delete only modified tracks option.  Click Auto. The Auto Configuration Options dialogue will be displayed. Fig. 6-27 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 50: B-Frames

    6.5.4.3 B-Frames The option B-Fr. (B frames) is available for all Dallmeier IP cameras in the Recording Settings dialogue. If the camera supports this function (Dallmeier IP cameras V. 2.3.0 or higher) it can be set to encode the images with or without B frames.
  • Page 51: Activation

    The button will be displayed in a color corresponding to the set recording mode. No recording Permanent Motion Contact Motion/Contact Switching by motion Switching by contact Switching by timer Fig. 6-29  Proceed analogously for all relevant cameras.  Finally confirm the Recording Settings dialogue with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 52: Video Memory

    The estimated minimal total recording time of all active tracks will be displayed in days. Note that • the total recording time depends on the Video Quality settings. • the total recording time does not depend on the number of tracks. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 53: Other Functions

    Recording settings dialogue. 6.8.1 Audio The Audio recording function is activated for a Dallmeier IP camera during the configuration of the recording mode. For analogue cameras the recording of the corresponding audio channel is activated directly in the Recording settings dialogue.
  • Page 54: Sedor ® Sabotage

    If the Limit is set very high, the current image may differ very much from the reference data. Only almost total repositioning or covering of the camera will be rated as a sabotage event. But only few false messages can be anticipated. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 55 A detected object event is saved with the corresponding coor- dinates in a data base. Evaluation of the object events can be done for arbitrary image sections with the external Dallmeier software PView 7. Note that •...
  • Page 56: Smartfinder

    A detected motion event is saved with the corresponding coordinates in a data base. Evaluation of the motion events can be done for arbitrary image sections with the external Dallmeier software PView or with the recorder’s GUI. Note that •...
  • Page 57 This setting allows to reduce events that are caused by repeated motions of the same object. Validity Period This option is not integrated in the current version. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 58: Camera Control

    (see documentation Operation) or with a connected external PTZ keyboard (see separate documentation). Depending on the camera various connection types can be used: • Connection via serial interface and a DNI (Dallmeier Network Interface) • Direct connection via the serial RS485 interface. • Connection via video cable with UTC.
  • Page 59: Search Items

     Confirm with OK. Search The data received from an external device are stored and are available for the advanced search with PView 7. Live Received data from an external device will be displayed briefly in the live image. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 60: Display Settings

     Enter the description text for the relevant Cameras.  Confirm with OK. The display of the description texts during playback must be activated separately. In the Search Items dialogue Recorder Description and Camera Description must be acti- vated (see chapter Search Items). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 61: Network Settings

    The network settings of the device can be configured or automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. The following settings are used in the de- fault state: General Host name system Domain name dallmeier.com DNS server 1 without DNS server 2 without FQDN SSL Certificate inactive...
  • Page 62: General Settings

    When the option is deactivated the IP address will be used for the SSL certificate. When the option is activated the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) will be composed of the Host name and of the Domain name and used for the SSL certificate. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 63: Ethernet Interface 1

     Set the Data rate, if required.  Finally confirm with OK. The Host name and the Domain name as well as the IP address of the DNS servers also can be assigned automatically by the DHCP server if the appropriate checkbox is activated. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 64: Ethernet Interface 2

    (DHCP lease time). IP Finder Configuration When this option is activated the IP adress can be set via network with the Dallmeier IP finder software. This option should be deactivated because of security reasons if the re- mote configuration is not necessary.
  • Page 65: Rtsp

    (eg PView7) using the RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) network protocol. NOTICE Port Fordwarding for port 554 must be activated in the corresonding net- work.  Open the RTSP Server dialogue via Network > Settings > RTSP Server. Fig. 9-4 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 66  Confirm with OK. The RTSP server function can be used with any RTSP-enabled client. The correspond- ing query expression must be the IP address and relevant channel / camera (X = 1 to 24) matched in terms of: rtsp://IP-Adresse/channelX-encoder1 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 67: 10 Alarm Hosts

    The name of an alarm host must always correspond to the IP address or host name of the receiving device. 10.2 Connection The definition of the Connection type for an alarm host determines the message format and the applicable receiver. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 68: Ethernet

     Enter the IP address of the alarm host.  Set the duration of the connection attempt as Timeout. Timeout The connection attempt will be stopped when Timeout is expired. It will be started again in an Interval (see below). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 69: Smtp

    Both are sent with every e-mail. Attach Image This option is relevant for camera related messages only. The image corresponding to the message is sent as JPEG with the e-mail if this option is activated. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 70: Intervall

    (see above). Fig. 10-5  Select an Alarm-Host.  Set the alternative alarm host with the Alternative drop down box. The alternative alarm host will be displayed in the Alt. column. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 71: Connection Check

    (PGuard). The recorder does not receive an acknowledgement.  Select an alarm host.  Open the Alarm-Host check configuration dialogue with Alarm-Host check. Fig. 10-6  Note the explanations in the dialogue.  Make the necessary settings.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 72: Messages

    This message will be sent if the integrated video encoder reports an error. Event This message will be sent if the recorder starts recording of an arbitrary camera because of a movement event. External Source - Error An external device sends an error message that is forwarded to the alarm host. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 73 • The rear fan does not rotate anymore. • The rear fan rotates again. • The revolution of the HDD fan cannot be determined. • Error during determination of the revolution of the HDD fan. • The revolution of the HDD fan can be determined. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 74 This message will be sent if no recording is triggered in a particular track in a defined pe- riod. Relevant are cameras/tracks with the recording mode motion or contact. The ap- propriate configuration is done in System > Options > Recording Timeouts. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 75 The current recorder version does not support this message. SEDOR ® Alarm - Counting Event The current recorder version does not support this message. SEDOR ® Error This message will be sent if SEDOR ® detects an internal error. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 76 • unknown software problem, recorder does not react or reacts only very slowly • Housekeeping error event • Error message of UPS • Initialization error • RAID (internal) error The uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS) sends a message that is forwarded to the alarm host. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 77: Timer

     If necessary set Exceptions as described in the Camera timer section (see above).  Confirm with OK. 10.5 Activation After its configuration the alarm host must be activated.  Select an alarm host.  Activate the corresponding check box in the Active column. Fig. 10-9  Finally confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 78: Ebues

    After the activation of EBueS the ZENTRALE8 alarm host is prepared for this function.  Select alarm host number 8. The connection type Ethernet will be set automatically. The EBueS… will be activated. Fig. 10-10  Click EBueS…. The Settings for EBueS connection dialogue will be displayed: Fig. 10-11 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 79  Enter the FTP user name.  Enter the FTP password.  Enter the Remote target directory if necessary.  Check the settings by sending a test message.  Confirm with OK. The EBueS alarm host can be configured subsequently as described above. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 80: 11 Serial Interface

    (DaVid protocol). Control commands are only received, however, no confir- mation is returned. Commanding With Acknowledgement This function allows the recorder to be controlled by an external application/device via the serial interface (DaVid protocol). Control commands are received and a confirmation is returned. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 81 DNI (External System) This setting allows an external system to be connected for example an automatic teller ma- chine (ATM), access control system or a Huth cash desk via a Dallmeier Network Interface (DNI-1). This function allows communication with an uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS). This means that messages can be sent from the UPS (for example charge status of the battery) to the recorder where they can be output or processed.
  • Page 82: 12 Contact In

    In addition, however, functions can also be defined that are executed when the contact is released (normally when it is opened). The configuration of the functions for the Function n.c. is displayed when the show Function n.c. check box is checked. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 83: Setting

    Contact parameters also have to be declared for some functions. This is indicated by dis- playing an orange button next to the function name.  Click on Contact parameters button (C). The Contact Parameters dialogue is displayed.  Make the required settings.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 84: Functions

    Start Recording (Recording Mode Contact) This function starts the recording of one or more cameras that are defined with recording mode Contact. Which camera is relevant is defined in the Contact Parameter dialogue. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 85 Network access with contact. New connection requests are rejected. This has no impact on users defined as administrators. This user group has always all rights. Enable Remote Access (LAN, ISDN, Modem) This function nullifies the restrictions by the contact function Disable remote access (LAN, ISDN, modem). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 86 This function is relevant for cameras with the recording mode Switching by contact. It switches the recording quality to Normal Quality. Which camera is relevant is defined in the Contact Parameter dialogue. Every activated camera can be selected. It does not matter if the camera is connected or configured for recording. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 87: Configuration Of Camera-Related Contacts

    12.5 Configuration of Camera-Related Contacts The camera-related contact inputs can be freely configured as Makers or Breakers.  Open the Camera Contacts dialogue via Interfaces > Camera Contacts. Fig. 12-4  Make the required settings.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 88: 13 Relay Out

    IN functions or after the set alarm duration (System > Options > Alarm duration being expired. The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer. The behaviour of the relay corresponds to the Alarm LED of the recorder. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 89 Please contact the Dallmeier support team, if necessary. This function switches the relay if more than X % of the reserved disk space of a track (per- manent storage) are occupied.
  • Page 90 • The I/O board could not be put into operation. • The I/O board is ready for operation. • The display could not be put into operation. • The display is ready for operation. • The CPU temperature cannot be determined. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 91 The relay is switched on every SEDOR event. ® SEDOR Sabotage-Event ® The relay is switched if SEDOR detects a sabotage event on a camera (defocusing, tur- ® ning, covering). The time for which the relay is held must be set via the Timer. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 92: 14 Optional Periphery

    14 Optional Periphery 14.1 The DNI-1 Dallmeier network interface is a wide-ranging data interface that is connected to the recorder’s serial interface. It allows the receipt of data from an external system or the camera control (dome, PTZ) via the recorder’s user interface.
  • Page 93 DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 Protocol The next step is to configure the DNI itself.  Open the Dallmeier Network Interface dialogue via Interfaces > DNI Setup. Fig. 14-2  First open the data for the DNI Network by clicking on Read.
  • Page 94: Dni - Camera Control

    After connecting the DNI the serial interface must be configured accordingly.  Open the Serial Interfaces dialogue via Interfaces > Serial. Fig. 14-3  Select the COM port to which the DNI is connected as the Interface.  Set DNI (camera control) as the function.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 95 In the third step the appropriate camera must be identified as controllable.  Open the Recording Settings dialogue via Recording > Cameras/Tracks.  Left-click the relevant button in the Control column. Fig. 14-5 Observe the detailed descriptions in the DNI-1 documentation Installation and Configura- tion. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 96: Ups

     Select the Manufacturer.  Select the connected Model.  Select the used Cable, if required.  Confirm with OK. NOTE Potential malfunction of the data transmission (serial UPS).  Set the UPS Model with the used Cable, if required. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 97: Serial Ptz Cameras

    DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 14.3 Serial PTZ Cameras Suitable Dallmeier PTZ cameras (DCCP protocol) can be connected and controlled via the RS485 serial interface.  Connect the PTZ camera as described.  Commission the system as described. At first the serial interface must be configured.
  • Page 98: Utc Camera

     Finally confirm with OK. 14.4 UTC Camera UTC-capable cameras from Dallmeier electronic can be configured via the user interface. The data are transferred using the coaxial cable (UTC = Up the Coax) used to transfer picture data. The UTC function requires a direct connection (no video distributor or amplifier) of the ca- mera and recorder.
  • Page 99: 15 Optional Functions

     Open the dialogue via System > Camera Termination. Fig. 15-1  Set the termination of the relevant video input to OFF.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 100: Premote

     Open the PRemote Settings dialogue via Interfaces > PRemote. Fig. 15-2  Define the source of the Audio signal if necessary.  Enter the maximum available bandwidth.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 101: 16 User Management

    In principle rights may only be granted by an administrator. However, the System > User Management authorization can be activated for all other groups, but this only allows the password for the group that is currently logged in to be changed. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 102: Issuing Permissions

    They can now be activated or deactivated by clicking on the appropriate checkbox.  Confirm by clicking on OK. 16.1.2 Change Group Name or Login Fig. 16-3  Select a group.  Click on Edit group.  Enter the group name (Login).  Click OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 103: Define Or Change Passwords

    Fig. 16-5  Select a group.  Click on Edit group.  Check the Dual-control login checkbox.  Enter 2nd password. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 104: Access Restriction

    Fig. 16-6  Activate the MaxAge option.  Set MaxAge for all tracks (hours).  Set MaxAge for tracks individually.  Click the Define button if required. MaxAge für Spuren einstellen (Stunden) dialogue is displayed. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 105: Login As Local User

    Even if Login as local User is active, the group passwords for the group login must be chan- ged. If they are not changed external programs (such as PView 7) may access the recorder using the default password in certain circumstances. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 106: Create Users

     Click on the group to which a new user is to be assigned.  Click on Add User. Fig. 16-9  Enter a name for the new user in the Add User dialogue.  Enter a New password.  Confirm password.  Click OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 107: User Rights

    In the Edit User dialogue you can assign the current user a new password. It is not possi- ble to change the User login. Fig. 16-11  Enter Old password.  Enter a New password.  Confirm New password.  Click OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 108: Delete Users

    The settings made in the Options dialogue will apply to all groups and their users. Fig. 16-12  Mark the Login as user radio button. The Options button will be activated.  Click on Options. The User Management-Options dialogue now enables you to make several settings for the login. Fig. 16-13 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 109 If you create new users or change the existing ones, their password must contain at least eight characters (letters and numbers, no special charac- ters or spaces). This password must then be entered each time the user wishes to login. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 110: Ldap User

     Open the User Management dialogue via Setup > System > User Management. Fig. 16-14  Select Login as LDAP user. The Options button is activated.  Open the User management – Options with a click on Options. Fig. 16-15 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 111  Follow the instructions of the displayed messages.  Confirm the User-Management dialogue with OK. NOTE If the recorder is in the Login as LDAP user mode, the login as a local group or as a local user is no longer possible. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 112: 17 System Messages

    The System Messages are divided into different categories. Use the drop-down box next to Apply to decide which category you wish to be relevant for the analysis. • Standard System messages relating to certain states of the recorder or events will be displayed (e.g. fan failure, shut down). www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 113: Filtering System Messages

    If no filter is active (all buttons blue) all messages of the current category will be shown. Active filters are displayed with a red button. Different filters can be combined (AND gating). Fig. 17-4 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 114: Exporting System Messages

    The end of the saving procedure is indicated by a corresponding message.  Click OK and remove the respective storage medium. The file is saved as logsysmessages.txt on the USB stick, and can be viewed on a PC and printed if necessary. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 115: Limiting Archive

    This function is available for the administrator user group only.  Click the Clear Messages button in order to delete the entire system messages archive. NOTE Risk of data loss! The data can NOT be restored after erasing the archive. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 116: Activation

    Disabled messages are still shown by the corresponding LEDs on the front of the recorder.  Open the System Messages dialogue via System > System Messages > Settings. Fig. 17-7  Activate the necessary message categories.  Deactivate the not required message categories.  Confirm with OK. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 117: 18 Info Dialogue

    Licenses The Licenses dialogue provides an overview of functions that can be activated with a license code. Already licensed features are marked with a checkbox.  Click on the Licenses button on the Recorder tab. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 118 The Licenses dialogue is displayed. Fig. 18-2 The code of a newly acquired license can be entered in the dialogue System > Service > Licenses. Versions The Versions tab provides information on the software versions and internal components. Fig. 18-3 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 119 Here you can determine which user (IP address/Host name) is accessing the system at the time of the inquiry. All the connections using the DaVid protocol are displayed (for example, DMS WebAccess, PView 7, etc.). Fig. 18-4 CPU Information The CPU Information tab provides detailed information on the used CPU. Fig. 18-5 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 120 The Housekeeping tab gives a review on detected temperatures and fan speed. Additio- nally the status of the cover and sabotage contact is displayed. Fig. 18-7  The data will be updated with a click on the Refresh button. www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 121 This dialogue displays the development of the detected temperatures graphically. Several checkboxes and buttons enable filtering depending on temperature and period. Fig. 18-8 HDD Status The HDD status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defec- tive HDDs are displayed in red. Fig. 18-9 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 122 Faulty or switched off power supplies are shown in red. Fig. 18-10 USB Devices This tab shows all USB devices connected to the USB bus of the recorder. Both internal and external devices will be shown. Fig. 18-11 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 123 DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 Encoder Boards This tab provides information on the encoder boards used in the recorder. Fig. 18-12 www.dallmeier.com...
  • Page 124: 19 Shut Down

    DMX 800, DMX 1600, DMX 2400 19 Shut Down The DMX 800 Smartix, DMX 1600 Smartix and DMX 2400 Smartix is designed for continous operation. In order to the shutdown of the device should be required, proceed as follows to avoid da- mage and/or loss of recordings: ...

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