WPS-IP Control4 Driver Setup and Configuration
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5Control4 System Programming
The following information outlines the basic steps for configuring Wirepath™ IP Cameras or Encoders on a Control4 system. A
working knowledge of the Composer Software and experience configuring Control4 is required. Do not attempt these steps
without first gaining a working knowledge of Control4 system configuration.
5.1 IP Camera/Encoder Channel Viewing (Video Driver)
1. Download the Control4 Wirepath IP Camera/Encoder Video Drivers from the SnapAV website.
The ZIP file contains 2 drivers:
camera_ip_http_wirepath_camera_01
This driver provides Video Only, while it may be used for the WPS-500-PTZ-IP it does not provide any PTZ controls. We
recommend that this driver not be used with the WPS-500-PTZ-IP.
Note: This Video Only driver is the same as the drivers released for Wirepath Analog DVR channel streaming, so they
may be installed already if you have integrated other Wirepath products with Control4 in the past.
camera_ip_http_wirepath_camera_ptz
This driver provides Video & PTZ Control, while it may be used with the IP Dome, and Bullet, it will show the PTZ controls on
the image even though the camera does not have control. We recommend that this driver is used for the WPS-500-PTZ-
IP only.
2. Extract the drivers to Documents>Control4>Drivers. This directory may be different based on the version of Windows used or
if it was changed from default by a user.
For IP Cameras or 1-Channel IP Encoders, there is one driver file (Camera 01 or Camera PTZ) that is used to access any one
IP Camera/Encoder on the network. If you want to view multiple IP Cameras, simply repeat the instructions below using this
same driver each time.
For the 4-Channel IP Encoder, all four drivers (“Camera 01” through “Camera 04”) must be installed and used.
3. Open the latest version of Composer.
4. Connect to Director on Local Network (Controller).
5. Select the desired room under System Design.
6. Under My Drivers, Right Click the IP Cameras folder.
7. Select Add Driver.
8. In the Select the Driver window, select the manufacturer –Wirepath Surveillance.
9. Sort the list by name and find the “Wirepath Surveillance Camera 01” driver.
10. Double click to add –the camera will now appear in My Drivers under IP Cameras.
Note: If you are configuring for a 4-Channel IP Encoder, repeat Steps 6 through 10 above for all four numbered Camera
drivers.
11. Select a room for the camera.
12. Under My Drivers/IP Cameras, double-click the desired camera driver to add it to the room. Place the camera in the
project room where it is physically located for easy identification. Rename all cameras by room to further aid in
identification (for example, “Den IP Cam”, “Patio Enc Cam”).
Note: If you are configuring for a 4-Channel IP Encoder, select the Camera driver corresponding to the desired Encoder
Channel.
