Avigilon VMA-AIA1-CG1 User manual

User Guide
Avigilon Artificial Intelligence Appliance
VMA-AIA1-CG1/CG2

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Overview 1
Front View 1
Back View 2
System Requirements 2
Camera Frame Rate 2
Web Browser 2
Installation 4
Package Contents 4
Installing the Rack Rails and Cable Management Arm 4
Installing the Bezel 4
Connecting Cables 5
Starting the Avigilon AIAppliance for the First Time 6
Troubleshooting Installation—Cannot Discover the Device 7
Troubleshooting Installation—Networking 7
Installing and Starting the Avigilon Control Center ™ Client 8
Starting Up and Shutting Down the ACC Client Software 8
Starting Up the Client Software 8
Shutting Down the Client Software 8
Logging In to and Out of a Site 8
Logging In 9
Logging Out 9
Moving the Avigilon AIAppliance to a Site 10
Configuring the Appliance 11
Accessing the Web Interface 11
Web Interface Launch Page 11
Server Panel 12
Logs Panel 12
Device Panel 13
Network Panel 14
System Logs Panel 15
Configuring the Avigilon Control Center Software 16
Changing the Site Administrator Password 16
Accessing the Setup Tab 16
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Enabling Server Analytics 17
Analytic Settings 17
Advanced Features 19
LED Indicators 20
Diagnostic Indicators 20
Power Status Indicators 20
Upgrading the Firmware 22
Restoring to Factory Default Settings 23
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Introduction
The Avigilon Artificial Intelligence Appliance (Avigilon AIAppliance) provides Avigilon's patented self-learning
video analytics and Avigilon Appearance Search™ on existing multi-megapixel IPcameras that are not already
analytic-enabled when paired with the Avigilon Control Center software (ACC). The Avigilon AIAppliance
features:
lAvigilon's self-learning video analytics with no manual calibration, as available on Avigilon analytic
cameras.
lPre-integrated with Avigilon Control Center High Definition Network Video Management System for
simple setup.
lHigh capacity video analytic processing that accepts video sources from 320 × 240 to 3264 × 2448
pixels.
This guide describes how to configure the system after the Avigilon AIAppliance has been powered and is
connected the local area network.
Overview
Front View
1. Diagnostic indicators
Provides information about system operations.
For more information, see LED Indicators on page20.
2. Bezel
Must be installed on site.
3. Bezel Lock
Protects against unauthorized physical access.
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4. Power button
Controls the power supply to the appliance.
5. Video connector
Accepts a VGA monitor connection.
6. Information tag
Pull-out tag that provides the product service details and support information.
Back View
1. Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) connector
Accepts an OOBM RJ-45 connection.
2. Serial connector
Accepts connections to serial devices.
3. Video connector
Accepts a VGA monitor connection.
4. USB connectors
Accepts USB connections to external devices.
5. Four (4) RJ-45 1 Gbps Ethernet ports
Accepts Ethernet connections to multiple networks. Any port can be used.
6. Power supply
Two hot swappable redundant power supply.
System Requirements
Camera Frame Rate
The Avigilon AIAppliance can provide analytics for non-analytics cameras. For optimal analytics performance,
the source camera should stream a minimum of 10 frames per second (fps).
Web Browser
Back View 2

Basic administration settings for the Avigilon AIAppliance are managed through its Web Interface. However,
most configuration is done with the ACC Client.
The Web Interface can be accessed from any Windows®, Mac or mobile device using any of the following web
browsers:
lMozilla Firefox® browser version 3.6 or later
lGoogle Chrome™ browser 8.0 or later
lMicrosoft Edge™ browser 25 or later
lSafari® 5.0 or later
lChrome on Android™ 2.2 or later
lSafari on Apple® iOS 5 or later.
lWindows Internet Explorer® browser version 7.0 or later
NOTE: Your web browser must be configured to accept cookies or the Web Interface will not function correctly.
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Installation
Before starting the installation, copy down the serial number and MAC address from the label on the underside
of the appliance. You will need this information during the installation procedure.
Package Contents
Ensure the package contains the following:
lAvigilon Artificial Intelligence Appliance
lRack sliding rail assembly kit
lCable management arm assembly kit
lBezel and key
lPower cables (may be provided in a separate box)
Installing the Rack Rails and Cable Management Arm
If the Avigilon AIAppliance will be kept in a server rack, install the Rack Sliding Rails and the Cable Management
Arm provided in the appliance package. Follow the procedures outlined in the Rack Installation Instructions and
the CMA Installation Instructions provided in the assembly kits.
NOTE: The supplied Rack Sliding Rails are compatible with square and round hole racks.
Installing the Bezel
The bezel can be installed on the front of the Avigilon AIAppliance to help protect against unauthorized access.
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1. Align and insert the right end of the bezel until it clicks into place.
2. Push the left end of the bezel into the front of the unit until it clicks into place.
3. Use the provided key to lock the bezel.
Connecting Cables
Refer to the diagrams in Overview on page1 for the location of the different connectors. Make the following
connections, as required:
1. Connect the Avigilon AIAppliance to your network using an Ethernet cable.
NOTE: It is recommended that the Avigilon AIAppliance follow a similar network configuration to the site
NVRs. You can connect up to 4 Ethernet cables.
2. Connect a power cable to each power supply at the back of the Avigilon AIAppliance.
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Starting the Avigilon AIAppliance for the First Time
After powering on the Avigilon AIAppliance, complete the following procedure:
1. Connect a port on the Avigilon AIApplianceto the local network with an Ethernet cable.
2. Press the power button on the front of the Avigilon AIAppliance and wait for the appliance to start up. .
Check that the appliance LED indicators display the correct status. See LED Indicators on page20 for
more information.
3. On a network workstation, discover the appliance. Use File Explorer on a Windows computer or Finder®
on a Macintosh computer. You are looking for a device labeled “VMA-AIA1-CGx-xxxxxxxxxx”, where
xxxxxxxxxx is the serial number of your appliance. If you cannot locate the appliance, see Troubleshooting
Installation—Cannot Discover the Device on the next page.
4. Click to open the device in a supported web browser (see System Requirements on page2).
Important: The Avigilon AIAppliance is configured with a self-signed certificate, which generates a
connection warning in the web browser.
5. Click past any connection messages displayed by the browser. You will see two warning messages that
differ slightly depending on the browser. If the browser is:
lChrome—Click Advanced on the first screen and Proceed to <IPaddress>(unsafe) on the second
screen.
lFirefox—Click Advanced on the first screen and on the second screen click Add Exception, check
Permanently store this exception, and click Confirm Security Exception.
6. When you are prompted by the Web Interface, enter a new password for the administrator username.
The Strength meter measures the complexity of your password: Red is too simple, yellow is reasonably
complex, and green is complex. Complexity measures the difficulty to discover your password, not how
secure your password is. A complex password is recommended.
The page refreshes and you are prompted to log in.
7. Enter administrator as the username and your new password.
The Dashboard panel of the Web Interface is displayed.
8. Set the language for the Web Interface, and a user-friendly hostname and the time zone. In the navigation
sidebar, click Device to open the Device panel . In the:
a. General pane, select the Language from the drop-down.
b. Hostname pane, optionally replace the serial number of the appliance with a descriptive hostname
for the appliance.
c. Time pane, specify the Time Zone and identify the time source in the NTP drop-down and Servers
list.
For more information see Device Panel on page13.
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