Vicon KOLLECTOR PRO XG **128-33-00 Mounting instructions

Software Manual
Vicon Part No. 8009-8128-33-00 Section 1 Rev 806
XX128-33-00
Network Digital Video Recorder
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Important Notice
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 This Manual contains proprietary information belonging to Vicon. Such information is supplied solely for
the purpose of assisting explicitly and properly authorized users of the ViconNet system.
 No part of its contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced
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About This Manual
The Kollector Pro Software Manual is comprised of the following chapters:
 Chapter 1, Introducing ViconNet, introduces the main concepts and system architecture of the
ViconNet system.
 Chapter 2, Getting to Know ViconNet, describes the main ViconNet application windows and their
functionality.
 Chapter 3, Configuring the ViconNet System, describes all available configuration functions in the
ViconNet system, including system setup and creating macros and schedules.
 Chapter 4, Viewing Live Video, describes the mandatory and optional tasks involved in viewing live
video.
 Chapter 5, Recording Live Video, describes the manual and automatic processes for recording live
video.
 Chapter 6, Playing Back Recorded Video, describes the process for playing back recorded video.
 Chapter 7, Managing Macros and Schedules, describes how manage and work with macros and
schedules in the ViconNet system.
 Chapter 8, Generating Reports, describes how to generate different types of reports available in the
ViconNet system.
 Chapter 9, Printing/Exporting Frames and Creating AVI Files, describes how to print out or export
selected frames from Playback, and to create AVI files from selected playback segments.
 Appendix A, Configuring your Personal Firewall, describes how to configure your firewall to protect
your ViconNet system.
 Appendix B, Configuring the Network, describes how to configure network adaptors and DHCP.
 Appendix C, Setting Up a VPN Service, presents an example of how to setup a Virtual Private Network
(VPN) service (server and client) for the ViconNet application.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING VICONNET ............................................................................1
What Is ViconNet? ..........................................................................................................................................2
What Is the Kollector Pro? ............................................................................................................................2
How Does ViconNet Work? ...........................................................................................................................3
Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................................................3
System Components......................................................................................................................................6
ViconNet Application Options.......................................................................................................................7
System Requirements....................................................................................................................................8
System Architecture.......................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW VICONNET .................................................................11
Logging In .....................................................................................................................................................12
Main Window.................................................................................................................................................13
Main Window Toolbar .................................................................................................................................15
Video and Recording Elements ..................................................................................................................18
Playback Controls.......................................................................................................................................32
Other Controls.............................................................................................................................................34
Navigator Window ........................................................................................................................................35
Navigator Window Toolbar .........................................................................................................................37
Navigator Area ............................................................................................................................................37
Recorded Device Contents.........................................................................................................................40
Main Window Display Location Area ..........................................................................................................45
Functions and Settings ...............................................................................................................................46
Alarm Window...............................................................................................................................................49
Logging Out, Exiting or Shutting Down .....................................................................................................52
Logging Out ................................................................................................................................................52
Exiting ViconNet..........................................................................................................................................53
Shutting Down or Restarting.......................................................................................................................53
Watchdog ......................................................................................................................................................53
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE VICONNET SYSTEM ..................................................55
Accessing the Configuration Functions ....................................................................................................57
Modifying the System Configuration..........................................................................................................59
Configuring the Network Setup...................................................................................................................59
Configuring/Modifying Cameras, Sensors and Relays ...............................................................................65
Configuring/Modifying PTZ Controls...........................................................................................................73
Configuring Other RS232/422/485 Controls...............................................................................................74

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Using Reset Nucleus....................................................................................................................................75
Using the Central Failure Notification (CFN) Mechanism ........................................................................76
Configuring System Authorizations ...........................................................................................................78
Defining Groups..........................................................................................................................................78
Defining Users ............................................................................................................................................81
Configuring Site Authorization ...................................................................................................................84
Configuring Auto Login ...............................................................................................................................88
Configuring Storage Database Utilities......................................................................................................89
Configuring Storage Locations ...................................................................................................................90
Clearing Video and Audio Storage Locations.............................................................................................92
Configuring System Authentication ...........................................................................................................94
Configuring Manual Recording and Video Quality ...................................................................................95
Configuring Automatic Recording..............................................................................................................97
Configuring Auto/Manual FPS (Frames Per Second) .............................................................................100
Using the Recording Verification System (RVS).....................................................................................103
Creating Macros .........................................................................................................................................108
Creating Regular Macros..........................................................................................................................108
Creating Matrix Macros.............................................................................................................................115
Activating Relays in Macros......................................................................................................................117
Setting Video Priority .................................................................................................................................118
Picture Quality and FPS Priority ...............................................................................................................118
Configuring Alarm Events .........................................................................................................................122
Defining Alarm Setup Links ......................................................................................................................122
Setting Pre/Post Alarms............................................................................................................................132
Creating Schedules....................................................................................................................................136
Restoring and Backing Up System Settings ...........................................................................................141
Configuring an External Control...............................................................................................................142
Activating a Control...................................................................................................................................144
Defining Site Maps and Map Sets .............................................................................................................146
Creating a Map Set...................................................................................................................................146
Using the Language Translation Utility (LTU) .........................................................................................154
Creating a Library File ..............................................................................................................................154
Implementing the Translation in the ViconNet Application .......................................................................156
Viewing the Settings Summary.................................................................................................................158
Limited Recording ......................................................................................................................................159

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CHAPTER 4 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ................................................................................161
Overview......................................................................................................................................................162
Viewing Workflow.......................................................................................................................................163
Step 1: Selecting the Display Mode..........................................................................................................164
Step 2: Selecting Cameras ........................................................................................................................166
Step 3: Controlling the Picture..................................................................................................................170
Step 4: Zooming the Video Display ..........................................................................................................171
Step 5: Operating a PTZ Camera ..............................................................................................................172
CHAPTER 5 RECORDING LIVE VIDEO ..........................................................................175
Overview......................................................................................................................................................176
Recording Live Video (On-Demand).........................................................................................................177
Automatic Recording .................................................................................................................................180
Automatic Scheduled Recording..............................................................................................................181
Alarm Recording.........................................................................................................................................182
CHAPTER 6 PLAYING BACK RECORDED VIDEO ........................................................183
Overview......................................................................................................................................................184
Playback Workflow.....................................................................................................................................185
Step 1: Selecting Recorded Video ............................................................................................................186
Step 2: Changing the Main Window Display Location ...........................................................................190
Step 3: Selecting the Playback Time Interval ..........................................................................................191
Step 4: Selecting the Playback Start Time...............................................................................................193
Step 5: Displaying Recorded Video Content ...........................................................................................196
Step 6: Playing Back from a Selected Camera........................................................................................198
Quick Playback .........................................................................................................................................199
Museum Search ..........................................................................................................................................202
Defining ROIs............................................................................................................................................205
How Episodes Are Determined.................................................................................................................206
Creating Archives.......................................................................................................................................207
CHAPTER 7 MANAGING MACROS AND SCHEDULES ................................................211
Creating Macros and Schedules...............................................................................................................212
Working with Macros .................................................................................................................................212
CHAPTER 8 GENERATING REPORTS...........................................................................215
Overview......................................................................................................................................................216
Saving Logs ..............................................................................................................................................216
Opening the Reports Window ...................................................................................................................218

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Generating Device Status Reports ...........................................................................................................219
Generating Alarm History Reports ...........................................................................................................220
Generating Recording Status Reports .....................................................................................................223
Generating Audit Log Reports ..................................................................................................................225
Generating RVS Log Reports....................................................................................................................227
Generating CFN Log Reports....................................................................................................................229
CHAPTER 9 PRINTING/EXPORTING FRAMES AND CREATING AVI FILES ...............231
Printing Frames ..........................................................................................................................................232
Exporting Frames .......................................................................................................................................233
Creating AVI Files.......................................................................................................................................233
APPENDIX A CONFIGURING THE PERSONAL FIREWALL .........................................235
Disabling the Personal Firewall ................................................................................................................238
Opening the RDP Option (Port) Within the Personal Firewall ...............................................................239
APPENDIX B CONFIGURING THE NETWORK ..............................................................241
Configuring the Network Adapter.............................................................................................................242
Configuring a Network with DHCP ...........................................................................................................243
APPENDIX C SETTING UP A VPN SERVICE .................................................................245
Step 1: Setting Up the VPN Server ...........................................................................................................246
Step 2: Setting Up the Dialup Connection ...............................................................................................249
Step 3: Selecting the VPN Network Adaptor ...........................................................................................252
Step 4: Setting Up the VPN Network ........................................................................................................253
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................254

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Chapter 1
Introducing ViconNet
This chapter introduces the ViconNet system and includes the following sections:
• What Is ViconNet?, page 2, provides a brief overview of the ViconNet system.
• What Is the Kollector Pro?, page 2, describes the Kollector Pro recorder.
• How Does ViconNet Work?, page 3, describes overall functionality of the ViconNet system.
• System Components, page 6, provides a brief description of the main ViconNet components.
• ViconNet Application Options, page 7, describes the software options available from various ViconNet
installations.
• System Requirements, page 8, outlines the main ViconNet system requirements.
• System Architecture, page 9, illustrates the ViconNet system architecture.

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What Is ViconNet?
Today, sites that contain security cameras can access data from those cameras only where monitors are
physically located. The sophistication of the system determines whether all video can be transmitted to these
locations, as well as how many cameras can be viewed simultaneously on each monitor. In addition, viewing
recorded data can be performed only after the videocassette is played back on the operator's monitor.
The ViconNet system, simply put, enables full digital live and recorded audio and video surveillance over an
Ethernet network (using different types of transmission), from any connected computer. This includes
surveillance of all installed cameras and microphones from each Workstation.
Each Workstation can manage up to sixteen simultaneous camera and microphone displays, for the Kollector
Elite and Pro (selected models). (By default, the Kollector Net Server does not support audio input.) Both live
and recorded audio and video can be viewed concurrently. In addition, audio and video can be recorded on
any or all Workstations connected to the ViconNet system.
The ViconNet system offers full flexibility within the video and audio surveillance scheme. For example, a
company with many sites can be merged into one ViconNet system, enabling viewing and recording
capabilities specific for each site. The ViconNet system also operates through the Internet. This enables video
to be viewed on any Workstation with Internet access.
What Is the Kollector Pro?
The Kollector Pro is a 16-channel digital video recorder powered by a software platform called ViconNet,
which allows each Kollector Pro recorder to video from local analog inputs and provide video to other
Kollector Pro recorders and Workstations over the network.
ViconNet also powers each Kollector Pro recorder with the ability to be remotely configured by Kollector Elite
recorders and Workstations on the network. Changes to camera titling, macro programming and scheduling,
as well as frame rate manipulation, are all possible from one or more recorders or workstations on the
system.
The Kollector Pro utilizes two different video compression methods, selectable based on the application’s
requirements:
• Normal: Optimized MPEG4. A proprietary compression algorithm developed by Vicon that produces
outstanding video quality and extended recording durations.
• Full: JPEG. Standard full-frame compression for use in situations that cannot use motion compensation
compression.
The Kollector Pro can distribute its own collected video to each client, or other server, upon request over a
network. Each client is capable of viewing 16 simultaneous cameras while supporting archiving, system
configuration and the control of pan/tilt/zoom drives. It includes full 16-channel simultaneous record and
playback, an integrated GUI for system configuration/playback/record on a SVGA monitor and support for
NTSC/EIA and PAL/CCIR video cameras. In addition, the Kollector Pro supports Internet connectivity for
remote video transmission.

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How Does ViconNet Work?
The idea behind the ViconNet system architecture is relatively simple ⎯enable full flexibility and minimize
system complexity for the users. The ViconNet system configured on a network can deal with numerous
Workstations. This means that users can use their individual Workstations to view different cameras and
microphones from all ViconNet transmitters within the system simultaneously. The data that can be viewed
includes all live data as well as recorded data.
In addition, users can perform recording operations on their individual Workstations within the ViconNet
system according to their requirements. Depending on the assigned authority level, each user can view
everything that is configured in the system at any time.
Connection to transmitters is not limited only to local area networks (LANs), but is also possible for wide area
networks (WANs) and the Internet. In addition, integration with Vicon's Nova 1500 system enables users of
the ViconNet system to handle thousands of camera arrangements easier and more efficiently than any other
solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following set of questions and answers have been created to help customers get the most out of the
potential of ViconNet. Each question is a real-life situation answered by Vicon’s outstanding technical support
group.
• What is the daily hard drive usage of a Kollector Pro?
Approx 10 to 12 GB a day (on a 240 FPS unit; half that on a 120 FPS unit), based on a quality setting of 5
(Normal).
NOTE: Quality settings directly affect daily HDD usage (higher quality = greater HDD consumption).
• What are the options for storage on external (remote) devices?
External storage can be provided using a PC with large internal storage setup as a ViconNet workstation
running VN1000V3 software or a Vicon VN-NVR workstation preconfigured with large internal storage.
Networked Attached Storage (NAS) (Fileserver) can be used primarily for archived data and sometimes
for normal database activity; application dependant.
NOTE: Network performance will vary with NAS capabilities and bandwidth usage.
• What are the options for storage on external (local) devices?
SCSI-RAID, which must be configured as shipped from the factory. This is not an option that can be
added on by the end user/installer.
• What is the average packet size?
TCP/IP protocols control packet sizes, which are completely dependent on the camera video and cannot
be calculated due to the numerous dynamic interactions.

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• Which TCP/IP ports are involved?
4354, 4355, 4356, 4357, 4358, 4359, TCP and UDP. All ports are required for proper communication.
Note: For VNWEB, port 80 (HTTP) should also be opened
• Is the network protocol considered to be Broadcast (transmit to all), Multicast (transmit to a select
group), or Unicast (transmit to a single receiver) traffic?
Unicast
• Does the network protocol use any UDP ports? (UDP/IP is like TCP/IP but without any error
recovery service, and is typically used in Broadcast messages.)
No.
• What is the bandwidth requirement for a single node?
One camera at 30 FPS over the network with low motion activity received the following readings:
Quality Bandwidth
1 – Normal Approximately 600 Kb/sec
3 – Normal Approximately 500 Kb/sec
5 – Normal Approximately 200 Kb/sec
• Does Vicon offer a software developer’s kit for custom applications?
There is no SDK, but there is an API. The API for the ViconNet DVR series of products is a controlled
document requiring a non-disclosure agreement to be signed prior to release. All requests for the API
should be directed to the Vicon marketing group at [email protected]. All technical support
questions regarding the API should be directed to the ViconNet engineers at
[email protected].
• How does the Kollector Pro talk to the Workstations when viewing? Does each camera send video
or do all active cameras get sent together?
Each camera sends video separately.
• Can the network bandwidth be increased to allow for more information (frame rates)?
The Kollector Pro will always use the maximum bandwidth available, but it will sacrifice FPS in order to
maintain the selected quality within that available bandwidth.
• Who should I contact if I want to add a second NIC card to the Kollector Pro? (One application
might require a 100BaseT and another might require a 100BaseFX (fiber with ST connectors.)
The Kollector Pro supports multiple installed NICs. The standard product uses a 100/1000MB Ethernet
NIC. Talk to your salesperson if you require a customized unit.
• Can we set up presets or tours through a Kollector Pro for our PTZ domes?
Any dome feature is accessible from any Kollector Pro or Workstation, based on the logged in user’s
authorization profile and on whether PTZ drivers are installed and configured.

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• Is there a priority level available for PTZ domes on a Kollector Pro? If two people are looking at a
Kollector Pro remotely and trying to PTZ the same dome, what happens?
In a primary/secondary setup, the first person connected to a camera controls the PTZ. All others are
locked out until that camera is released (primary/secondary status is indicated by a P or S in the lower-left
corner of that video display). Another user, a secondary user, can request to be the primary user (lower
priority), or force the changeover (only if the secondary user's priority is higher than the current primary
user). If the second user has lower priority and requests to take control, the current primary user decides
whether to allow the changeover or not.
NOTE: This is exclusive of USER ID authorizations as determined by the system administrator.
• How do we save the recorded images to a transportable file type (such as *.AVI) for video clips?
The Vicon line of products can burn CDs in the ViconNet proprietary format that will enable a viewer to be
exported and allow playback of the secure (unalterable) format (the playback PC must meet the minimum
requirements of the viewer). It can also create *.AVI files playable in Windows Media player (video and
audio). These files are not secure, and can be altered. Still images (in *.JPG format) can also be exported
from the application.
• After capturing a still image from the Kollector Pro's software, can the image be processed or
enhanced before exporting to improve quality of the image?
The viewed image can be altered while on display (brightness, color, contrast), but the file itself cannot be
changed; by extension, the exported images would not be altered. Most computers have a graphics
application (such as Microsoft Paint) that can be used, and there are many third-party software products
designed to alter *.JPG files (which is the type of picture created using the export feature).
• What operating system does the Kollector Pro use?
Windows XP Embedded. Each model/application and release has its own particular embedded revision.
• Does the ViconNet product line have the ability to send any notification on an alarm?
Alarm macros can be created on the recorder that sends the alarm notification and/or video to any other
device (Kollector Pro or Workstation) on the network.
• How do I find the MAC address of a local network card?
On Windows XP/Elite/Pro: At the command prompt, type getmac.
• What PTZ devices can the Kollector Pro control?
Driver version 908 contains Vicon, Pelco (D Protocol), Ernitec, Samsung, Sensormatic, Kalatel and
Philips (Bosch), Pelco P Protocol, Panasonic, Elbex (Ver. 0.77), Elbex (Ver 0.91).
NOTE: Vicon strongly recommends bench testing Kollector Pro recorders with any PTZ, prior to final
installation.

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System Components
This section provides a brief description of the main components in the ViconNet system, as follows:
• Recorder: The Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro and Kollector Network Server, which have up to 16 camera
and microphone inputs (only the Kollector Elite supports audio input by default). Recorders can perform
local and remote video recording, local and remote video playback and archive of video/audio data to a
SCSI-connected RAID device.
• Workstation: The VN-NVR Workstation or the ViconNet software loaded onto a computer meeting the
minimum hardware and software requirements. Workstations can remote-view live and playback video
from networked recorders, servers and other Workstations. In addition, Workstations can handle alarms
sent from recorders and servers.
• KN Server: This video server with up to sixteen camera inputs. Recorders and Workstations can view
and record live video from this networked server. This server has a GUI for configuration purposes only.
No video can be viewed locally. This server cannot see other network attached devices but can support
alarms and automatically recorded video.
• Nucleus: A Recorder or Workstation assigned the task of a central data station (CDS) to connect all
recorders and Workstations currently running ViconNet applications in the system.
• Backup Nucleus: A Recorder or Workstation assigned the task of a backup CDS in the event that the
primary Nucleus goes offline.
• ViconNet Application: The ViconNet application is installed on all Recorders, Workstations and Servers,
providing users with full control of the ViconNet system.
NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that the Nucleus and backup Nucleus (if necessary), whenever possible,
should run on dedicated Workstations.
• Small system – Less then 5 sites
In a small system, the Nucleus can be on any of the recorders or Workstations.
A backup Nucleus should only be configured if deemed necessary.
NOTE: If the Nucleus is configured on a recorder and the recorder is heavily loaded with recording
and transmissions, then the Nucleus should be moved to a dedicated Workstation.
• Medium/Large system – More then 5 sites
In a medium/large system the Nucleus and backup Nucleus should run on a dedicated Workstation
only.

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ViconNet Application Options
The software options that are available depend on the component on which the ViconNet application is
installed. The applicable component type appears at the top of the application window.
Application Application Options Available
Kollector Elite The Kollector Elite can connect to any IP camera or Recorder in the system
(Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro or Kollector Net Server) and can utilize any of their
devices.
Kollector Pro The Kollector Pro operates on a standalone basis and can only be seen by other
Recorders and Workstations on the network. It can access only its own local
cameras and microphones.
For more details, refer to the Kollector Pro Software Manual, XX128-3X.
Kollector Network The Kollector Network is a server that can be accessed by all other devices to view
and record its cameras.
The Kollector Network can be connected to a network via a network hub or switch
directly into a Recorder or Workstation by using a crossover cable. It has 16
cameras, and 4 sensors.
Workstation Workstations can connect to any Recorder (Kollector Elite or Kollector Pro) or
Server (Kollector Net Server) and can utilize any of their cameras.
For more details, refer to the Workstation Software Manual, XX113-0X.
IP Cameras There are four types of IP cameras, as described below:
1. SurveyorVFT (IP dome): A PTZ camera with 360 degree rotation and digital
zoom facility, which is also a transmitter. It can be connected straight to the
network like a Kollector. If it is connected to a ViconNet network, the
SurveyorVFT appears in the site list. Using this camera can save buying
Kollectors, for example, as you can have one Kollector, 16 regular cameras
and a number of SurveyorVFT cameras connected directly to the network.
2. VN-755IP: A regular camera with a ViconNet IP card installed, which can be
connected directly to a network (and therefore it does not need a Kollector).
The VN-755IP has three more inputs for analog cameras and acts like a
server. The internal compression card outputs digital video.
3. VN-301T (Single channel): A small server that contains a video compression
card. It is connected to a network and supports one analog camera input.
4. V910 (Roughneck): Like an IP dome, but without movement (rotation)
capabilities, and does not provide an indication of the direction in which it is
pointing. It can be connected directly to the network.
Viewer The Viewer is a limited-functionality version of the ViconNet application that
operates on your PC prior to registration.
For more details, refer to the ViconNet Workstation Software Manual.

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System Requirements
Vicon requires the use of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in the electrical power service. Failure
to comply with this will void the unit warranty.
Use the following minimum UPS requirements:
• Capacity: 1000 VA/600 W
• Maximum operation time:
• 16 cameras recording/displaying with a typical 15" CRT monitor): 18 minutes
• 16 cameras recording/displaying with a typical 17" CRT monitor): 5 minutes
• Input:
• Voltage: 115 VAC/230 VAC
• Voltage Range: ±30% (with a 4-step AVR)
• Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz (auto detection)
• Output:
• Voltage: 115 VAC/230 VAC
• Voltage Reduction (bat. mode): ±10%
NOTES:
It is required that external devices (such as RAID units, backup drives or external DVD units) be connected to
the power source via UPS when used with the ViconNet system.

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System Architecture
The diagram shown below illustrates a ViconNet system structure that incorporates the Nova 1500 system
with different ViconNet transmitters.

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Chapter 2
Getting to Know ViconNet
This chapter describes the ViconNet application and familiarizes you with its components and functionality.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Logging In, page 12, describes how to log in to the ViconNet application.
• Main Window, page 13, describes all the elements in the ViconNet Main window that provide access to
the basic functions required to operate the system.
• Navigator Window, page 35, describes all the elements in the ViconNet Navigator window that provide
access to all playback functionality.
• Alarm Window, page 49, describes the popup window displayed when an alarm event occurs in the
system.
• Logging Out, Exiting or Shutting Down, page 52, describes how to log out without closing the ViconNet
application, to close the ViconNet application and exit to the operating system, or to shut down or restart
the ViconNet unit.
• Watchdog, page 53, describes the Watchdog feature, which acts as a safety mechanism in cases of
unforeseen incidents such as temporary power failures.

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Logging In
Logging in to the ViconNet application is performed using your assigned user name and password. The
allowed system operations are dependent on your assigned authorization rights (refer to Chapter 3,
Configuring the ViconNet System, for additional details).
The full functionality of the ViconNet system is available only after the system is registered. Before registration
is performed, the system will function with limited Viewer functionality only. Refer to the Registering Your
System section in Chapter 3, Configuring the ViconNet System for further information.
A ViconNet Administrator user can configure the system to automatically log in selected users. Then, each
time the user starts the application, he/she will be presented with the ViconNet Main window without having to
enter a user name and password. Refer to the Configuring Auto Login section in Chapter 3, Configuring the
ViconNet System.
NOTES:
Before you log in to the ViconNet application, verify that the hardware components are properly installed and
functional. For additional details, refer to the hardware manual.
To log in to the ViconNet application:
1. At your Kollector Pro, double-click the ViconNet icon on your Windows desktop,
-OR-
Select StartJViconNet. The ViconNet Login window appears, displaying the name of the last logged in
user.
NOTE: If you restart your Kollector Pro, the ViconNet application automatically starts up with the Login
window open.