PERCEPT Milestone XProtect Quick reference guide

IONODES PERCEPT Body Camera /
Milestone XProtect®
Deployment Guide
Document Date: April 19th, 2022

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Contents
Contents................................................................................................................................................... 2
1Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 5
2Recommended Deployment ......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Available Functionalities ......................................................................................................... 7
3Configuring the PERCEPT Body Camera.................................................................................... 8
3.1 Deploying Multiple PERCEPT Body Cameras ..................................................................... 8
3.2 Configure Networking ............................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Configure Cellular.............................................................................................................. 8
3.2.2 Configure Cellular Data Usage ....................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Configure Wi-Fi Data Usage..........................................................................................10
3.2.4 Configure Docking Station(s) .......................................................................................11
3.3 Configure Video ......................................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Disable orientation metadata .......................................................................................13
3.3.2 Video profiles....................................................................................................................14
3.4 Setup local recording on the body camera......................................................................16
3.5 Setup time synchronization on the body camera ..........................................................18
3.6 Create a new dedicated ONVIF user (recommended) ..................................................19
4Configuring VPN ............................................................................................................................ 20
4.1 VPN requirements ..................................................................................................................20

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4.2 VPN example ...........................................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Configure L2TP server....................................................................................................21
4.2.2 LAN IP address reservation .......................................................................................... 22
4.2.3 VPN IP address reservation .......................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Configure PERCEPT VPN settings ................................................................................26
5Configuring XProtect® Before Integration ............................................................................. 27
5.1 Configure Time Synchronization ........................................................................................27
5.2 Configure Device Groups......................................................................................................28
6Adding the PERCEPT Body Camera in XProtect®................................................................. 31
6.1 Configure Camera ..................................................................................................................39
6.1.1 Settings..............................................................................................................................39
6.1.2 Streams..............................................................................................................................40
6.1.3 Record ................................................................................................................................41
6.1.4 Motion.................................................................................................................................42
6.1.5 Fisheye Lens .....................................................................................................................43
6.1.6 Events................................................................................................................................. 44
6.1.7 Client ..................................................................................................................................45
6.2 Configure Microphones .........................................................................................................46
6.2.1 Settings..............................................................................................................................46
6.2.2 Record ................................................................................................................................47
6.3 Configure Speaker .................................................................................................................48
6.3.1 Settings..............................................................................................................................48

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6.3.2 Record ................................................................................................................................49
7Configuring XProtect® Rules ..................................................................................................... 50
7.1.1 Default Start Audio Feed Rule......................................................................................50
7.1.2 PERCEPT On-demand Audio Feed ............................................................................... 52
7.1.3 PERCEPT Edge Storage Transfer Rule........................................................................56
8Event to Alarm............................................................................................................................... 59
9Validating the Integration........................................................................................................... 62
9.1 On-Demand Streaming......................................................................................................... 62
9.2 Live Streaming........................................................................................................................62
9.3 Recording .................................................................................................................................65
9.3.1 Edge Storage Transfer ...................................................................................................67
9.4 Network Interface Switching ...............................................................................................70

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1Introduction
One of the unique features of the IONODES PERCEPT Body Camera is that it is an open platform
device, allowing for integration with industry-leading VMS solutions such as Milestone XProtect®.
It implements extensive features of ONVIF profiles G, S and T, along with flexible network
configurations (LAN, Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE) for live video and edge recording retrieval.
This integration is supported as of IONODES PERCEPT Body Camera firmware 10.7.2.5 and has
been validated with XProtect® Expert 2022R3. It requires the Professional+ or higher-featured
edition of XProtect®. Essential+ and Express+ editions do not support Edge Storage transfer. This
document describes the recommended integration deployment as validated by IONODES and
Milestone and a sample scenario is demonstrated to illustrate the various deployment steps.
System Integrators and End Users should adjust to their specific needs and system environment.
2Recommended Deployment
2.1 Layout
A typical deployment scenario, shown in the diagram below, includes the following:
•PERCEPT Body Camera,
•PERCEPT Docking Station,
•Wi-Fi Access Point,
•Virtual Private Network (VPN) server,
•Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure, and
•Local Video Management Software (VMS), Milestone XProtect®

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The PERCEPT Body Camera can technically record directly to XProtect® through 4G LTE or Wi-Fi
streaming, but this is not recommended due to bandwidth constraints. The recommended
configuration consists of setting up two (2) video stream settings; an on-demand low-bitrate live
stream enabled over 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, and a high-bitrate recording stream saved to the camera’s
internal storage and later transferred to XProtect® Recording Server via the Docking Station’s
wired Ethernet.
Note: Although the diagram above shows the Wi-Fi Access Point and Docking Station connected to the
LAN infrastructure, these can also connect to the internet. In such a configuration, they reach
the LAN infrastructure via the VPN, enabling live video and recording transfer from a remote
location with internet access.

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2.2 Available Functionalities
The table below summarizes functionalities available with the deployment detailed in this guide.
Functionality
Remark
Low-bitrate Live Audio & Video triggered from
XProtect® Smart Client and XProtect® Web Client
Live stream on-demand to minimize Wi-Fi/LTE data usage
Two-way audio communication using XProtect®
Smart Client and XProtect® Web Client
High-bitrate Audio & Video Recording saved on
device Edge Storage (SD card)
Automatic Edge Storage transfer of Audio & Video
to XProtect® Recording Server
With Rules that trigger recurring Edge Storage transfer job
Configurable Events and Alarms triggered by
Wearer. Visible in real-time in XProtect® Smart
Client and XProtect® Web Client
Date / Time synchronization
With NTP server common to XProtect® and PERCEPT
Firmware updates from XProtect® Management
Client
Automatic switching between Docking Station, Wi-
Fi, and LTE
With VPN server/router
End-to-end Encryption
With VPN server/router

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3Configuring the PERCEPT Body Camera
Start by initializing the PERCEPT Body Camera’s network connectivity with XProtect® via Wi-Fi.
Refer to the PERCEPT Quick Start Guide for network initialization instructions.
Note: Instructions in this guide assume the PERCEPT Body Camera’s initial state is set to factory
default. If the body camera was previously used, it is strongly advised to reset it before
integrating it with XProtect®.
3.1 Deploying Multiple PERCEPT Body Cameras
The PERCEPT Body Camera has multiple configuration settings. To avoid the risk of human error
when deploying many cameras, it is recommended to start by configuring and validating a single
camera.
Once the configuration is fully validated, the IONConfigTool utility (link IONConfigTool - IONODES)
can be used to export its configuration then import it to other cameras. All configuration
parameters are exported/imported except users and credentials, network settings and media at-
rest encryption key. These must be re-entered manually after the import.
3.2 Configure Networking
To integrate with XProtect®, the PERCEPT Body Camera and LAN infrastructure shall be
configured for each camera to always obtain the same IP address on all network interfaces; Wi-Fi,
Docking Station, and VPN. If the Wi-Fi and Docking Station always connect to the video LAN, setting
static IP addresses for these interfaces may be appropriate.
However, static IP addresses can prevent connecting with other networks to access the video LAN
via VPN. For that reason, it is recommended to keep the camera’s network interfaces to DHCP and
configure the VPN router and/or video LAN DHCP server to hand out reserved IP addresses to
each camera. This is further detailed in section 3.6 below.
3.2.1 Configure Cellular
All PERCEPT Body Cameras include a SIM card that can be activated at any time. Contact us to
activate a data plan.

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3.2.2 Configure Cellular Data Usage
To better control data usage, the PERCEPT Body Camera can be configured to block different types
of data over cellular links.
1. From the Configuration page
2. Select the Network tab
3. Expand the CELLULAR section and configure parameters in the Data Usage tab
a. Uncheck Audio & Video Streaming to allow live streaming over cellular
b. Check Recorded Audio & Video Clips to block Edge storage transfer over cellular
c. Check System Information Files to block troubleshooting log download over
cellular
d. Check Firmware Updates to block firmware upload over cellular
e. Set sampling rate to 0for both GPS and System Resources to block metadata
streaming over cellular

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Note: Settings above are intended to keep cellular data to strict minimum to achieve functionalities of
this deployment scenario. Other data types can be allowed based on individual use case.
Note: It is recommended to disable metadata because the PERCEPT Body Camera integration with
Milestone XProtect® does not currently use it. Future revisions are planned to include use cases
for metadata.
3.2.3 Configure Wi-Fi Data Usage
PERCEPT Body Cameras can be configured to block media playback and metadata streaming over
Wi-Fi. This impacts Edge Storage transfer since it is achieved through media playback. Playback
can take up all the available bandwidth of a Wi-Fi network, especially when multiple camera users
return to a central location at the end of a shift.
XProtect® Recording Server can be configured to limit edge storage concurrent jobs and
bandwidth, or playback can be disabled over Wi-Fi altogether from the PERCEPT Body Camera
Web UI. The latter is recommended when deploying with PERCEPT Docking Stations. Edge storage
transfers will be performed exclusively over docking stations’ wired Ethernet port.