Honeywell alpha DVS-K1600 User manual

Enterprise NVR System
DVS-Kit
alpha Technology®
Server Kit Quick Start Guide
Version 5.85

Enterprise NVR System
Digital Video Server Kit
DVS-K1600 / HE16SWL2
DVS-K3200 / HE32SWL2
DVS-K4800 / HE48SWL2
DVS-K6400 / HE64SWL2
DVS-K9600 / HE96SWL2
Quick Start Guide
for version 5.85
Publication date: April 2010

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Table of contents
1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5
Installing the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation of hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
VO1 card (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation of software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6
Setup of the alpha DVS-Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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How to change the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Start of the applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Change the password of the DVS-Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Additional licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hardware ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Download of a license string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transferring of licenses to the DVS-Kit . . . . . . . . . . .18
How to set up the encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
How to configure the disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
How to configure the recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to show images and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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1
Introduction
Dear user,
We are pleased to present you our alpha system. This documentation includes
the basic information required for the setup and operation of:
DVS-K1600 / HE16SWL2
DVS-K3200 / HE32SWL2
DVS-K4800 / HE48SWL2
DVS-K6400 / HE64SWL2
DVS-K9600 / HE96SWL2
All specifications and information in this manual were checked using the alpha
software. Errors cannot be ruled out, however. Neither the distributor nor the
author can accept legal responsibility or liability for incorrect specifications or
their consequences. Suggestions for improvement and information regarding
errors are welcome.
The authors
© All rights reserved.

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2
General information
The hardware and software of the alpha system may only be used in accor-
dance with the stipulations of the license agreement. Any other use is prohib-
ited. Copying the software, in particular, regardless of the reason, is against the
law, and prosecution will result.
For every system comprehensive documentation is created and delivered with
the alpha system to the owner, as stipulated in the contract.
The documentation corresponds to the relevant standards and regulations and
the European product liability law.
The owner is responsible for ensuring that at least one copy of the documen-
tation is kept in the immediate vicinity of the system and is accessible to each
user.
Each person given the responsibility of performing activities with the system
must have read the corresponding chapter of the documentation and familiar-
ized himself/herself with the “General safety precautions” chapter before start-
ing work.
The complete documentation of the alpha system and the accessories is avail-
able on every alpha system as alpha Help and on the installation DVD.

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Intended use
The alpha system is intended solely for the recording of video signals
(incl. audio signal) and their playback and transmission. Any other use or
additional use, e.g. for the control and monitoring of systems or machines
is considered unintended use. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for
damage resulting from such use. The user is solely responsible for any
such risks.
Intended use also includes the observation of the operating instructions
and compliance with the inspection and maintenance regulations.

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Safety precautions
The system complies with the specific safety regulations applicable at the
time of delivery and commissioning.
The state-of-the-art system complies with the recognized safety-related
rules. All customer regulations have been observed as long as they did not
violate the existing safety regulations.
Allow only personnel considered to be professionals according to the
safety regulations to perform installation, maintenance and repair work
on the system.
Carry out the following preparations before transporting the computer:
- Disconnect devices attached to the computer.

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Installing the
equipment
Scope of delivery
The DVS-Kit contains:
DVD with alpha software
alpha USB-crypto key with licenses
Installation of hardware
Connect the alpha USB-crypto key to a free USB port.
Connect the computer to a network with alpha devices.

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Installing the equipment
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VO1 card (option)
The former VO1 card is replaced by a new version that uses 3.3 V instead of
5 V, which makes it usable on 64 bit PCI connectors. The two versions can be
differentiated easily because the new card has no the green Digital IO connec-
tors.
If you updated an current system you have to update the driver with the version
in the Install\VO1 directory.
Important
It is not possible to mix the old and new cards on a singe alpha station.
Installation of software
Place the DVD into the CD-ROM (DVD) drive.
If the alpha setup does not start automatically select Run in the Windows Start
menu, enter [drive letter]:\aSetup.exe and confirm with Enter.
The setup program is executed. Please follow the instructions.
During the installation the system checks, whether the use of this software ver-
sion is allowed by your license (Upgrade date) or not.
You can choose whether you want to use the Launcher as shell for your DVS-
Kit (recommended) or the Windows menu.

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Video sources
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Video sources
The DVS-Kit uses the MPEG-2 and MPEG4 Video Encoders/Codecs as the
data source. The encoders can be connected directly to the DVS-Kit as well as
to additional alpha devices via a shared network.
The VX Manager is used for simultaneous configuration of several Video En-
coders and Codecs. Please refer to the User Manual to add licences and to as-
sign them to the video channels.
Network settings
The TCP/IP settings can be configured in the usual manner in Windows
(please refer to the User Manual or the Windows Manual).

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Commissioning
Do not switch on the alpha system until all the connections are properly ca-
bled.
Switch on the alpha system in the following order:
1. Cameras
2. Video input modules
3. VGA monitor
4. Other optional devices
5. Base unit

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Setup of the alpha
DVS-Kit
Important
This Quick Start Guide only provides an overview of the purpose of a
program and the most important controls if necessary.
Example
This chapter shows the configuration of a DVS-K1600 based on a simple ex-
ample. A DVS-Kit is to be operated with 2 ENC 8M2 and 16 cameras by one
user. All cameras are recorded permanently in real-time and 4 CIF without au-
dio. The storage capacity is 2 Tbyte.

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1. How to change the language
All alpha systems and all supplemental programs for alpha technology®use
an English user interface (American English). All programs for the end user
and some for the alpha Installer can also be used in other languages. Some text
files required for this are available on the alpha system. For additional lan-
guages, please contact your supplier.
To use the alpha Translator, you require access authorization on the Windows
level. Start the alpha Translator by opening the Dvms\aTrans.exe file.
Modified settings do not become active until the respective application is re-
started.
1: Language and date format
ID Description
1 Select the language for the program interfaces.
2 Select the format for the date/time display.
1 2

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Start of the applications
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2. Start of the applications
The Launcher is the interface of the alpha system. It is called up automatically
when the system is started. The alpha logo is displayed during loading. The
hidden Taskbar appears when you move the mouse to the lower edge of the
screen.
You call up the available applications via the Start button.
3. Change the password of the
DVS-Kit
A user called of “AlphaAdmin”, with no password, is set up on the alpha sys-
tem by default. Assign this user a password with the Site Manager.
In this example, a single user (“AlphaAdmin”) sets up the system and then op-
erates it. If there are multiple users then we strongly recommend that you cre-
ate additional users in Site Manager with the required rights. This prevents a
user from changing the password of “AlphaAdmin” which would block ac-
cess to the DVS-Kit for everyone else, including the installer.

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4. Additional licenses
In this example configuration, you require a license in order to record data of
2 Tbyte. A license of 1 Tbyte is always included in the DVS-K1600. So you
have to order a license of 1 Tbyte Ringbuffer extension.
All channels are recorded in real-time and 4 CIF. Therefore 16 licences
8M2RT and 8M2FullFrame are needed.
Hardware ID
To purchase a license it is necessary that you specify the hardware ID of your
DVS-Kit and of the ENC 8M2 devices.
Hardware ID of the alpha system:
Start the License Manager and open the Hardware ID to file window with
Transaction→Local hardware ID to file:
The hardware ID can be written to a file by Save.
Hardware ID of the encoder:
Go to the alpha Installer mode of the alpha system and start the VX Man-
ager. Open the Retrieved Hardware ID window for an encoder with
Actions→License→Get hardware id ().
The hardware ID can be written to a file by Save to file.
Download of a license string
Use the Web License Management System (alpha@LMS, http://alphalms.al-
pha-technology.info) to download a purchased license as a license string.
Please refer to the separate manual of the Web License Management System.

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Transferring of licenses to the DVS-Kit
In this example you have to transfer a license of 1 Tbyte Ringbuffer extension
to the DVS-Kit.
Start the License Manager and open the following window with
Transaction→String to local SIM:
2: String to SIM module
ID Description
1, 3 Enter string manually.
2, 5 Import strings from file.
4 Select the license strings for import.
6 Transfer the license(s).
1 2 3 4
6
5

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Select Import strings from file.
Click Import to read it from a *.lic file.
Select the license string for import.
Click Transfer and confirm the safety prompt with Yes.
5. How to set up the encoder
The VX Manager is used for simultaneous configuration of several Video En-
coders, Decoders and Codecs. Please refer to the User Manual to add the
8M2RT and 8M2FullFrame licences and to assign them to the video channels.
6. How to configure the disk drive
Several hard disk partitions are required for operation of the DVS kit. The
SDC partition is used for the export of video data as SDC. It is not necessary
for other operations of the system. Set up the required partitions in the usual
way in Windows (please refer to the user manual or the Windows manual).
Use Size Comment
Operating sys-
tem and alpha
software
Recommendation: 6 GBytes
Depending on the operating sys-
tem and the size of the swap file.
Drive letter: C
Ringbuffer Data volume to be recorded, plus
15 – 20% for overhead.
Several partitions
can be used.

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How to configure the disk drive
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You must assign the partitions their use in the Drive Manager. Enter alpha In-
staller mode of the alpha system and start the Drive Manager. Click the Use
tab
3: Drive Manager: Tab Use
Event ringbuffer Recommendation: 1-2 GBytes
Memory requirement for an
event: 64 bytes (+ 256 bytes, if
comments are saved).
Only 1 partition.
SDC partition Data volume to be recorded, plus
5 – 10% for overhead.
Up to 20 partitions
can be used.
Use Size Comment
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321 4 5 6 7 8
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