Vicon Valerus Shadow Elite User manual

Quick Start Guide: Shadow Elite Application Servers
1U Form Factor
This sheet covers the installation of the Valerus Elite Application Servers 1U rack mount form factor. This
system should only be installed by a qualified technician using common hand tools and approved materials in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, state and local wiring codes.
Unpack the unit and place it in the mounting location.
•Keyboard and mouse are included with the unit. Rail kit provided.
•Connect monitor(s) using the adapter provided.
•Connect device to the network using the WAN (Internet) port. Refer to figure above. The port is setup to
procure an IP address automatically using DHCP.
•Attach the power cords and power the unit on. It is recommended to use an Uninterrupted Power Supply
(UPS) to prevent data loss/corruption and/or drive failures due to sudden power loss.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC. TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: [phone] WEB: vicon-security.com
Vicon part number
8009-8323-60-00
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Copyright ©2021. All rights reserved.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks and Valerus and its logo are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
Front Panel Connections & Controls Rear Panel Connections & Controls
Unpacking and Installation
1. Log into Windows using default credentials (login: VII; password: 1234).
2. Upon login, double click on the Valerus icon to launch the application.
Note: This icon launches Valerus in Internet Explorer®. To launch Valerus using the
Microsoft® Edge® browser, refer to the section that follows.
3. Sign into the application using default credentials
(login: admin; password: 1234).
Note: For increased security, it is highly
recommended to change the credentials upon first
login both for Windows and Valerus application.
4. Click on the Configuration tab and then on NVRs.
5. There should be no NVRs attached to the system.
Click on “Add Discovered NVRs.”
6. All the available NVRs on the network will show up
on this screen, including the unconnected network
ports on the system. Select the IP address of the
desired NVR and then click Apply and close.
7. With the NVR added successfully, and the Status
OK (green check), the system is ready to add
cameras.
Configure System: Valerus Application Server

Quick Start Guide: Shadow Elite Application Servers
1U Form Factor
VICON INDUSTRIES INC. TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: [phone] WEB: vicon-security.com
1. Log into Windows using default credentials (login: VII; password: 1234).
Note: For increased security, it is highly recommended to change the credentials upon first login both for
Windows and Valerus application.
3. The Valerus Edge Configurator screen will display. Add the IP
address of the Valerus Application Server to be viewed and click the
Add button. A message will display that a restart of the PC is
required for changes to take effect. Click OK (just clicking OK will
not restart the PC). More addresses can be added as needed. After
all IP addresses have been added, restart the PC.
4. Click the create shortcut button (noted in red box) to place a
shortcut icon on the desktop. Use this icon to launch Valerus in
Edge. Valerus can also be accessed directly from the Edge browser
by entering its IP address in the Edge browser; Valerus will launch.
2. A link to an Edge Installation Tool has been provided on the desktop. Click on the link
to launch the tool.
5. Sign into the application using default credentials.
Using Microsoft Edge Browser to Run Valerus
Valerus Manual Valerus Performance Guide
Valerus documentation has been provided on the
system. A link is on the desktop. For the most
updated documentation on Valerus NVRs, visit
Vicon’s website at:
www.viconsecurity.com/products/valerus-vms/.