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VCA Interface Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................... 3
VCA Feature Packages ............................................................................................................... 5
Accessing VCA Configuration..................................................................................................... 7
Activation................................................................................................................................... 9
Activation............................................................................................................................... 9
Obtaining an Activation Code................................................................................................ 9
Applying an Activation Code to a Unit ................................................................................ 10
Enabling VCA ........................................................................................................................... 13
Switching VCA On and Off ................................................................................................... 13
Enable VCA ...................................................................................................................... 13
Object Tracking................................................................................................................ 13
Abandoned/Removed Object Detection ......................................................................... 15
Counting Line................................................................................................................... 16
Smoke & Fire Detection................................................................................................... 16
Camera Shake Cancellation ............................................................................................. 16
Enabling Metadata Streaming............................................................................................. 16
Configuration of Zones and Rules ........................................................................................... 19
Configuration of Zones and Rules ....................................................................................... 19
Tracking Display............................................................................................................... 19
Properties Inspector ........................................................................................................ 19
Event History ................................................................................................................... 20
Customizing the Tracking Display........................................................................................ 20
Display Blobs.................................................................................................................... 20
Display Objects in Multiple Colors................................................................................... 20
Display Non-Alarmed Objects.......................................................................................... 21
Display Object Height ...................................................................................................... 21
Display Object Speed....................................................................................................... 21
Display Object Area ......................................................................................................... 21
Display Object Classification............................................................................................ 21
Display Object Wait Time (VCApro only)......................................................................... 21
Display Object Color Signature (VCApro only) ................................................................ 21
Creating Detection Zones and Lines.................................................................................... 22
Creating a Zone or Line.................................................................................................... 22
Editing Zones and Lines ................................................................................................... 23
Adding and Removing Nodes .......................................................................................... 23

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Non Detection Zones........................................................................................................... 24
Detection Rules ................................................................................................................... 24
Detection Rules ............................................................................................................... 25
Object Presence............................................................................................................... 25
Object Direction .............................................................................................................. 26
Object Enter and Exit....................................................................................................... 26
Object Appear and Disappear ......................................................................................... 27
Object Dwell .................................................................................................................... 28
Object Stopped................................................................................................................ 29
Object Class ..................................................................................................................... 29
Object Tailgating.............................................................................................................. 30
Abandoned and Removed Object ................................................................................... 32
Object Speed ................................................................................................................... 35
Counting Line................................................................................................................... 35
Smoke Detection ............................................................................................................. 40
Fire Detection .................................................................................................................. 41
Object Colour Filter ......................................................................................................... 43
Counters .................................................................................................................................. 45
Counters .............................................................................................................................. 45
Creating Counters................................................................................................................ 45
Assigning Rules to Counters ................................................................................................ 45
Incremental Counters...................................................................................................... 46
Decremental Counters .................................................................................................... 46
Occupancy Counters........................................................................................................ 46
Counter Storage and Reporting............................................................................................... 47
Counter Storage and Reporting........................................................................................... 47
Database Service ............................................................................................................. 47
Reporting Service............................................................................................................. 47
Database Service ................................................................................................................. 47
Enable Database Service ................................................................................................. 48
DB Storage ....................................................................................................................... 48
Total DB Size .................................................................................................................... 48
Database Table Configuration ......................................................................................... 48
Database Management ................................................................................................... 49
Reporting Service ................................................................................................................ 49
Tabular Reporting............................................................................................................ 50
Bar Graph Reporting........................................................................................................ 51
CSV Export ....................................................................................................................... 52

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Predefined Requests ....................................................................................................... 53
Command Request .......................................................................................................... 54
Importing Data into Microsoft Excel ................................................................................... 55
Camera Calibration.................................................................................................................. 59
Camera Calibration.............................................................................................................. 59
Camera Calibration Topics............................................................................................... 59
Calibration Page Elements................................................................................................... 59
3D Graphics Overlay ........................................................................................................ 59
Mouse controls................................................................................................................ 59
Other Graphical Tools...................................................................................................... 60
Calibrating a Camera ........................................................................................................... 62
Step 1: Find some people in the scene............................................................................ 62
Step 2: Adjust tilt angle and camera height .................................................................... 63
Step 3: Verify the setup................................................................................................... 63
Tip: If it all goes wrong .................................................................................................... 64
Advanced Calibration Parameters....................................................................................... 64
Vertical Field of View........................................................................................................... 65
Measurement Units............................................................................................................. 65
Object Classification ................................................................................................................ 67
Object Classification ............................................................................................................ 67
Tamper Detection.................................................................................................................... 69
Tamper Detection................................................................................................................ 69
Advanced Tamper Detection Settings ............................................................................. 69
Scene Change Detection.......................................................................................................... 71
Scene Change Detection...................................................................................................... 71
Manual Scene Change Detection Settings....................................................................... 71
Burnt-in Annotation ................................................................................................................ 73
Burnt-in Annotation ............................................................................................................ 73
Object Configuration ....................................................................................................... 73
Counter Configuration..................................................................................................... 74
System Configuration ...................................................................................................... 74
PTZ Configuration and AutoTracking....................................................................................... 77
PTZ General Configuration .................................................................................................. 77
Camera Preset Number for VCA Home Position ............................................................. 77
Enable VCA Only at Home Position ................................................................................. 77
Return to Home Position Following Manual Override .................................................... 78
PTZ Auto-tracking Configuration ......................................................................................... 78
Maximum Tracking Time ................................................................................................. 79

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Maximum Hold-on Time.................................................................................................. 79
Allow Manual Override (User Control)............................................................................ 79
Auto-tracking Initiation ................................................................................................... 79
PTZ Profile Configuration .................................................................................................... 80
PTZ Profile Configuration................................................................................................. 80
Creating a New PTZ Profile.............................................................................................. 80
Editing an Existing PTZ Profile ......................................................................................... 81
Removing a PTZ Profile.................................................................................................... 86
Auto-calibrating a PTZ Profile.......................................................................................... 86
Stabilizer .................................................................................................................................. 89
Stabilizer .............................................................................................................................. 89
Stabilizer Configuration ................................................................................................... 89
Border In-fill..................................................................................................................... 89
Camera Installation Mode ............................................................................................... 90
Auto Disable .................................................................................................................... 90
Performance.................................................................................................................... 91
Maximum Frame Shift ..................................................................................................... 91
Generating External Event Notifications................................................................................. 93
Load and Save VCA Settings .................................................................................................... 95
Saving VCA Settings ............................................................................................................. 95
Loading VCA Settings........................................................................................................... 95
Advanced VCA Settings............................................................................................................ 97
Alarm Holdoff Time ............................................................................................................. 98
Measurement Units........................................................................................................... 100
Metadata Format .............................................................................................................. 100
Event.............................................................................................................................. 100
Object ............................................................................................................................ 100
Counting ........................................................................................................................ 100
Statistics......................................................................................................................... 101
Do not send empty metadata packets .......................................................................... 101
Blob................................................................................................................................ 101
Tamper Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 101
Counting Line Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 101
More Information.......................................................................................................... 101
Stationary Object Hold-on Time........................................................................................ 101
Tracking Options................................................................................................................ 102
Minimum Tracked Object Size....................................................................................... 102
Display Options.................................................................................................................. 102

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Minimum Alarm Object Display Time ........................................................................... 102
Minium Object Display Time ......................................................................................... 102
Detection Point of Tracked objects ................................................................................... 102
Restore All Default Settings............................................................................................... 103

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Introduction
VCAsys is a real-time video analytics engine that utilizes advanced image processing
algorithms to turn video into actionable intelligence. At the core of the product is an
advanced object tracking engine that continually tracks moving and stationary targets. The
tracking engine features built-in robustness to environmental nuisance conditions such as
changing illumination, moving foliage, rippling water, etc.
VCAsys is a generic name for a suite of analytics products that include:
VCApresence: continually tracks moving and stationary targets and generates real-
time alerts of object presence in multiple overlapping detection zones.
VCAsurveillance: continually tracks and classifies moving and stationary targets and
features a full suite of rule-based filters including: enter, exit, appear, disappear,
stopped objects, directionality constraints, object counting, loitering, object type
and object speed. Multiple filters are supported on any combination of multiple
overlapping detection zones.
VCApro: includes all of the features of VCAsurveillance, in addition to an advanced
people tracking engine optimized for tracking people in cluttered indoor scenes such
as retail scenarios. Includes specific high-accuracy counting functions optimized for
use in busy scenes.
A full range of packages: optimized for specific scenarios. See the VCA Feature
Packages topic for detailed information about the packages available for different
platforms.
Using the intuitive web-based configuration application, it's possible to quickly and easily
define rules that generate real-time alerts when triggered. The alerts are available in all
formats supported by the hardware on which it is enabled.
This user guide will help you get VCAsys configured for your application quickly, as well as
lead you through some of the advanced features provided by the product.
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Getting Started
In order to get up and running as fast as possible, the following steps should be executed:
Locate a unit that supports VCAsys and ensure it is upgraded to a firmware version
that contains the VCAsys engine.
Obtain an activation code for the feature set required. The different feature levels
available for different platforms are described in the VCA Feature Packages topic.
Connect power, network and input video.
Activate the VCAsys engine.
Calibrate the unit [VCAsurveillance only].
Configure the detection rules.
Configure the alert output format.

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VCA Feature Packages
VCA functionality is available in a range of different packages and on different platforms. The
license types available for IP and PC platforms are listed in the following table.

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Accessing VCA Configuration
All configuration of the VCAsys engine is performed by accessing the VCA section of the unit
setup page:

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Activation
Activation
Some features of VCAsys must be activated before they can be used. Activating VCAsys
consists of the following two steps:
Obtaining an activation code from your hardware supplier.
Applying an Activation code to the unit.
Obtaining an Activation Code
Before VCAsys can be enabled, it must be activated. Typically, an activation code is supplied
by the hardware provider, upon receipt of a valid product token, and a unique hardware ID
generated by the unit on which VCAsys is to be activated.
The activation process is outlined as illustrated:

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Applying an Activation Code to a Unit
Once an activation code has been received from your hardware supplier, it's simply a case of
entering the code on the appropriate web page. Select the the Activation menu:

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Enter the activation code and click "Apply". If the activation code is valid, the activated
features will be displayed in the "Installed Licenses" box.