3xLogic VISIX VX-VSS-20 User manual

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VISIX Stereoscopic People Counting Camera
VX-VSS-20 Quick Start Guide
v01-2018

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................4
2.2 FOCAL LENGTH AND COUNTING WIDTH ....................................................................................................................4
3 INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 INSTALLATION STEPS .............................................................................................................................................5
4 IDENTIFYING AND CONFIGURING CAMERA ......................................................................................................... 9
4.1 IDENTIFYING THE CAMERA ON LOCAL NETWORK ........................................................................................................9
4.2 COUNTING CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................10
Configuration for Single Camera ........................................................................................................................ 10
Configuration for Multiple Cameras ................................................................................................................... 11

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1Introduction
The VISIX™VX-VSS-20 Stereoscopic camera is a special purpose, low-cost people counting smart camera, combining
state-of-the art 3D imaging technology with intelligent video analytics capability to provide remarkable people
counting accuracy. The VX-VSS-20 camera includes high-performance advanced analytics as a standard feature,
improving count accuracy when compared to the current generation of thermal and stereoscopic cameras. The
device has a high-quality video analytic system and maintains excellent tracking performance even in the most
challenging lighting conditions or when one object is partially obscured by another.
The camera utilizes dual-lens binocular stereoscopic technology with 3D head detection and 3D tracking to obtain
accurate real-time trajectories of all moving objects within its monitoring scope. The device than analyzes this
trajectory data to achieve high-precision people counting. The VX-VSS-20 is suitable for high-traffic environments
where people counting is required such as shopping malls, supermarkets, subway stations, bus terminals, secure
entrances, etc…
In conjunction with 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL video management suite of products, comprehensive data analysis and query
processes can be easily established to help bolster loss-prevention capability and provide you with invaluable
insights into your business via advanced reporting in VIGIL Client or VIGIL Trends.
Figure 1-1 Standard Deployment Topology Diagram
Figure 1-2 Advanced Reporting Samples (VIGIL Client)

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2Installation Specifications
2.1 Package Contents
Dual-Lens Camera
Base
Mount base first, then snap on the camera
Screw and Plastic Anchors
Camera Drill Template
2.2 Focal Length and Counting Width
The counting width depends on the camera’s installation height. The recommended installation height for the VX-
VSS-20 is less than 4.0m (13.1ft). Specifics are outlined in the below table:
Focal Length
(mm/ft)
Installation
Height （m/ft）
Max. Counting
Width （m/ft）
Without
Doorframe
With Doorframe
2/0.066
2.5/8.2
1.8/5.9
Placed in the
middle
0.68m(2.2ft) to
door
Placed in the
middle
3.0/9.8
2.9/9.5
Placed in the
middle
1.1m(3.6ft) to door
Placed in the
middle
3.5/11.5
4.0/13.1
Placed in the
middle
1.52m(5.0ft) to
door
Placed in the
middle

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3Installation
3.1 Installation Steps
Be certain to mount the cameras as described. Failure to mount the camera as per the instructions may cause loss
of accuracy. The recommended mounting process is outlined below:
Figure 3-1 Side-view diagram of mounting position
Figure 3-2 Top-down Diagram of Mounting Position
Figure 3-3 Image after Proper Installation

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1. Keep the 3xLOGIC logo facing the same direction as the Front arrow indicator on the back of the device.
See below example for reference:
Figure 3-4 Front Arrow and 3xLOGIC Logo
2. Make sure the camera is mounted vertically above the passenger flow (90°, vertical to the ground).
Reference the below example:
Figure 3-5 Passenger Flow (perpendicular to the door）
3. For some scenarios where there are multiple cameras, mount the cameras as per the two below
guidelines:
►If there are turnstiles, each camera should be mounted to monitor a specific turnstile
Figure 3-6 Sketch map of multiple cameras installation
►If there is no turnstile, mount the cameras in one line, and make sure the cameras have the same
focal length. Then, keep a proper distance between each camera according to the overlap (see the
yellow area below) of the adjacent two cameras’ counting width. The suggested overlapping length is
between 0.2-0.5m.
Figure 3-7 Sketch map of multiple cameras installation

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WARNING
The flow of traffic should always be up-and-down (vertical) in relation to the camera’s mounting position.
Figure 3-8 Passenger flow in horizontal direction - Incorrect
Figure 3-9 Passenger flow in slant direction - Incorrect
Figure 3-10 Passenger flow in up-and-down (vertical) direction –Correct
1. The passageway width should be within the camera’s counting width threshold.
Figure 3-11 Appropriate Counting Width Threshold

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2. Avoid obstacles such as glass door, shield doors and turnstile that block the camera. For each divided
passageway, mount one camera directly above.
Figure 3-12 Avoiding Obstacles Within Field-of-Vision
3. The camera should be mounted as close as possible to the passageway without obstacles obscuring its
field-of-vision. Remove any obstacles or adjust the camera mounting position if necessary.
Meanwhile, to prevent miscounts, if there is a sliding or automatic door onsite, make sure the
trajectory of the door does not overlap with the detection line. The counting mechanism may be
falsely triggered by the door opening and closing
Figure 3-13 Too far away from the door/Obstacle below camera
Figure 3-14 Recommended installation

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4Identifying and Configuring Camera
4.1 Identifying the Camera on Local Network
Using the 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIX-IP) Setup Utility is recommended for any network environment as it will find all
VISIX cameras across multiple subnet masks, utilizing mDNS search discovery. Camera information such as IP
Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Settings will be displayed and can be edited from this utility. To search for a
device, launch the utility. Download the utility here or contact your 3xLOGIC representative for the latest version.
Note: VSXIP Utility v10.10.0025 or newer is required for detection of the VX-VTOF-1.
Steps:
1. Click on Detect Online Devices/ Change IP Address to proceed to the Online Devices window.
Figure 4-1 : 3xLOGIC Camera Setup Utility - Detecting Online Devices
After clicking Detect Online Devices/ Change IP Address on the main page you will be taken to the Online Devices
window. A list of all VISIX devices discovered on your network will be visible.
2. To select a device, click on the desired device in the generated menu under the Select Online Devices
area.
3. To change an IP address for a selected VISIX camera in the Detect Online Devices window, select the
desired camera, click on the Change IP Address button. The fields under the Configure IP Address area
will un-grey to allow for manual editing of camera IP addresses as well as other settings.
Figure 4-2 3xLOGIC Camera Setup Utility - Identifying Device IP Address
4. When you have finished editing the settings, click Save IP Address to save new changes.

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4.2 Counting Configuration
CONFIGURATION FOR SINGLE CAMERA
To configure the camera’s people counting, login to the camera’s web interface (enter the camera IP address identi
fied in Section 3.2 into a web browser URL bar, enter credentials and click Login) and follow the below instruction t
o configuring people counting:
1. Enable People Counting: Navigate to Configuration>People Counting and toggle Enable People
Counting.
2. Calibration: Select the green Calibration Area box, drag it to proper location and click Calibration.
After this, the Height value on the configuration page will refresh (close to the real height). A red
Counting Area box will deploy as well as a yellow Detection line. The arrows indicate the directional
entrance/exit. See the example below for more detail:
Figure 4-3 Calibration
Note: If auto calibration fails, switch to [Manual] and input the measured “Height”, then
click [Calibration].
3. Detection line: Move the detection line to the proper location (about 0.5m from the door). Adjust the
length of detection line to the door’s width by dragging the line ends. See the below example for
reference:
Figure 4-4 Configuring Detection Line
4. Save and Test Configuration: After configuration, click Save and begin testing the camera’s count
accuracy. If the camera’s count is inaccurate, slightly adjust the detection line’s location and length
until the desired results are achieved.

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CONFIGURATION FOR MULTIPLE CAMERAS
1. Repeat the configuration process for each camera following the steps outlined in the previous section.
2. Move each camera’s detection line and connect the ends of adjacent lines. Some objects could be placed
on the image border for reference. See picture below:
Figure 4-5 Configuration of each detection line
4.3 Saving the Camera to VIGIL Server
After configuring the camera’s people counting rule and testing its accuracy, the camera can be saved to VIGIL
Server. To save the camera to VIGIL Server:
1. Return to the 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIX IP) Setup Utility interface (pictured in Section 4.1).
2. Click on Detect Online Devices/ Change IP Address to proceed to the Online Devices window.
3. Select the VX-VSS-20 configured in the previous section from the list of detected devices. Click Save to
VIGIL. .
Figure 4-6 Saving Camera Settings to VIGIL
4. You will be prompted to choose the camera channel, video codec and recording FPS values Select the
desired settings and camera channel and click OK to save the camera to VIGIL Server.

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4.4 Interfacing People Counting Rule with VIGIL Server via Analytics Bridge
After adding the camera to VIGIL Server, the final step required is to interface the camera’s people counting rule
with VIGIL Server. This will allow the VIGIL Server to receive the people counting data from the camera and insert it
into the VIGIL database. To begin:
1. Navigate to Start > All Programs>VIGIL and click VIGIL Analytics Bridge. If the Analytics Bridge is not
installed, contact a 3xLOGIC support representative to receive the latest version.
The Analytics Bridge main screen is pictured below. All configuration of the Analytics Bridge takes place from this
screen.
Figure 4-7 Figure 4-3: VIGIL Analytics Bridge Main UI
To begin configuration of the VX-VSS-20 camera within VIGIL Analytics Bridge:
1. Click Add Device.
Figure 4-8 Adding a Device to VIGIL Analytics Bridge
The Add/Edit Camera window will appear, shown below.
1. Select the VIGIL Server camera channel associated with the VX-VSS-20 camera from the VIGIL Camera
drop-down.
2. Set the Device Type to 3xLOGIC VISIX-IP.
NOTE: The Device Type setting must correspond with the Type setting configured for this
device in VIGIL Server’s Network Camera settings (see Fig 4-3). These values must be set to
3xLOGIC-VISIX-IP in both VIGIL Analytics Bridge and VIGIL Server to allow for successful
operation. This setting should be automatically configured in VIGIL Server when adding the
camera with the VISIX IP Setup Utility but if you are experiencing issues, confirm the device
type settings are set to 3xLOGIC VISIX-IP in both applications.
Figure 4-9 VIGIL Server –Network Camera Settings

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3. Fill in the remaining connection information (by default, this camera use Port 80).
4. Toggle Collect Counters and Display Counters in VIGIL on.
Figure 4-10 VIGIL Analytics Bridge - Add Device Window
5. Once you have configured camera connection information, click the Load Device button to detect the
analytics rules currently configured on the camera. Whenever new rules are configured on the camera, the
Detect button must be clicked to refresh the rules in the list. The rule list will populate with available rules.
6. Toggle Enable for all rules you wish to interface with the VIGIL Server.
Note: Toggling Alarm on will enable alarms in VIGIL Server for the selected rule. If Alarm is not toggled,
only rule data will be inserted to the VIGIL DB. VCM Sync (enabled by default) will enable rule data
syncing with VIGIL Central Management. If no VCM is available, this option is ignored.
7. Click OK after detecting. The Add/Edit Device window will close
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8. On the main screen, click Save Changes. Save Changes will only appear when a camera has been added or
edited. All new rule settings will be pushed to VIGIL Server.
Figure 4-11 VIGIL Analytics Bridge - Saving Changes
Configuration is now complete. The VIGIL Server system will now record video as well as data based on the VX-VSS-
20’s detected people counting events.

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