Motorola Avigilon ACC VMA-RPA-RGD-8P2 User manual

User Guide
Avigilon ACC™ ES Rugged 8-Port Appliance
VMA-RPA-RGD-8P2 and VMA-RPA-RGD-8P4

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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Package Contents 6
Tools Required 6
Overview 7
Front View 7
Rear View 8
System Requirements 9
Camera Frame Rate 9
Web Browser 9
Supported Network Configurations 10
Mounting an ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance 11
Connecting an ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance to a Power Supply 14
Starting the ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance for the First Time 15
Configuring the Appliance 18
Launching the ACCESAdmin Web UI 18
Viewing PoE Port Status 20
Managing ACC Services and Storage 21
Providing Service Logs for Support 21
Rebooting the Device and Managing Device Settings 22
Monitoring and Disconnecting the Storage SSD 23
Connecting the Device to Users and Cameras 25
Assigning a PoE Power Budget 26
Providing Device Logs for Support 27
Installing and Starting the ACC Client 28
Connecting to ACC Software and ACS 29
Activating and Configuring ACC Software 29
Connecting to Avigilon Cloud Services 29
Connecting to External Devices 30
LEDIndicators 31
Budgeting PoE Power 32
Managing Certificates 33
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Replacing the Web Certificate 33
Upload a Trusted CA Certificate 35
Upgrading the Firmware 36
Using the Software Reset Button 38
Restoring Factory Default Settings 40
Replacing the Storage SSD 42
Troubleshooting 45
Cannot Discover the Device 45
Network Configuration 45
Checking System Health 45
For More Information 46
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Introduction
The Avigilon ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance is an all-in-one solution for network video recording
incorporating server side video analytics, ruggedly built for installation and use in harsh environments and
remote locations. The appliance features:
lA PoE switch to connect and power IP cameras.
lBuilt-in server to run the Avigilon Control Center Server Software.
lVideo analytics engine to enable classified object detection on connected non-analytic cameras.
This guide describes how to install the appliance in various locations, with unique power requirements and
how to configure the system after the appliance has been powered on.
Introduction 5

Package Contents
Ensure the ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance package contains the following:
ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance
Front panel key
Power supply cable (to connect to user-supplied 9-32VDC 100W (min) power supply)
Digital input/output cable
DINbracket
Mounting plate for the DIN bracket
4 (four) flat-head screws to attach the DIN bracket to the mounting plate in a plastic
bag labeled DIN rail #1
4 (four) round-head screws to attach the the ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance to the
mounting plate in a plastic bag labeled DIN rail #2
Important: For compliance to UL 60950-1, if the ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance is powered by
an external power adapter, it must be a UL Listed power adapter suitable for use at Tma is 40C
whose output meets ES1 (or SELV) and is rated 9-32Vdc, 100W minimum. Please contact Avigilon
for further information.
Tools Required
A Phillips #2 screwdriver is all that is required to attach the ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance and the
DINbracket to the mounting plate.
Package Contents 6

Overview
Front View
1. Power LED Indicator
2. Disk Activity LEDIndicator
See LEDIndicators on page31
3. Lock (locked position)
The front panel is normally locked to protect and prevent access to internal components, as shown
above.
4. Lock (unlocked position)
Use the key to unlock the front panel and open it to access the internal components, as shown
below.
5. CMOSBattery Holder
The power from the battery in the holder maintains the appliance's internal time and date settings,
and BIOSsettings in the CMOS memory. If the time and date settings on the appliance become
unreliable, the battery must be replaced by a trained technician only.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions
Overview 7

6. SSDTray
Slide the tray in and out to access the storage SSD. See Replacing the Storage SSD on page42.
7. Reset button
Use this button to physically restart the appliance.
8. USB3.0 port
Rear View
1. Power connector
2. Corporate network uplink port
Accepts a 1GbE Ethernet connection to the general network to allow users access to the web
interface and connected camera video.
3. Camera network uplink port
Accepts a 1GbE Ethernet connection to link to other PoE switches and cameras.
4. USB2.0 ports
5. PoE switch component
Connect cameras to the 10/100 speed PoE switch component to power the cameras and record
video. The switch is capable of providing a total of 60 watts of power shared across all the PoEports.
6. I/O connector
Provides connections to external input/output devices. The two cable ends are labeled for digital
input and digital output. For more information, see Connecting to External Devices on page30.
Rear View 8

System Requirements
Camera Frame Rate
The ACCES Rugged 8-Port Appliance can provide analytics for non-analytics cameras. For optimal analytics
performance, the source camera should stream a minimum of 10 images per second (ips).
Web Browser
Administrative settings for the appliance are managed through a web interface, 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.
System Requirements 9

Supported Network Configurations
Note: The Camera Uplink Port does not support dynamically switching DHCP servers.
Network
Connections Camera Web
Interface
Access
Supported IP Configurations
Corporate LAN
Uplink
Camera LAN
Uplink
Notes
Corporate
LAN Uplink
only
No Static or DHCP
assigned
Unconnected
(leave as DHCP)
Camera LAN Uplink and
connected cameras will use
Zeroconf IP addresses.
Camera LAN
Uplink only
Yes Unconnected
(leave as DHCP)
Static, DHCP-
assigned, DHCP-
Zeroconf
Corporate
and Camera
LAN Uplink
via Camera
LAN Uplink
only
Static, DHCP-
assigned, DHCP-
Zeroconf
Static, DHCP-
assigned, DHCP-
Zeroconf
Corporate and Camera LAN
Uplinks must be on different
subnets.
Supported Network Configurations 10