Software Manual - Vicon

No, ViconNet can handle an unlimited number of cameras through an unlimited number of DVRs, NVRs,
encoders and IP cameras. The system needs to be designed in a way that will allow it to function
properly.
• Is there a license per camera connected?
ViconNet devices do not require per-camera license; in cases where 3 rd party cameras are utilized, a
license fee will be charged to allow connecting this camera to the system.
• Do I have to have a DVR in the system?
No, ViconNet offers many devices to choose from; you can build a fully functional system with cameras
and NVRs, without using a DVR at all. You can, however, use DVRs, NVRs, encoders and IP cameras in
the same system, which allows you to choose the best solution for different camera types and still
manage it from the same interface.
• Can I buy ViconNet software without ViconNet hardware?
Yes, Vicon offers the ViconNet software packages if you choose to install on your own PC hardware. This
applies to the PC software and not the DVRs, which are hardware devices.
• Is there any advantage in buying hardware from Vicon?
Yes, Vicon offers a range of hardware components that have one thing in common; they were built and
certified to work with the ViconNet software! Buying these components ensures the 3 year warranty from
Vicon, single point of contact for support and maximum compatibility between system components.
• 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 your Vicon sales representative. All technical support questions regarding the API
should be directed to the ViconNet engineers at technicalsupport@vicon-cctv.com.
• Can the network bandwidth be increased to allow for more information (frame rates)?
The recorder will always use the maximum bandwidth available, but it will sacrifice FPS in order to
maintain the selected quality within that available bandwidth.
• Can we set up presets or tours through a recorder for our PTZ domes?
Any dome feature is accessible from any recorder or Workstation, based on the logged in user’s
authorization profile and on whether PTZ drivers are installed and configured.
• Is there a priority level available for PTZ domes on a recorder? If two people are looking at a
Kollector 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 (primary/
secondary status is indicated by a P or S in the lower-left corner of that video display). A secondary user
with the same or higher priority can simultaneously control the dome or can force the changeover to
become primary. If the second user has lower priority, there can be a request to take control; the current
primary user decides whether or not to allow the changeover.
NOTE: This is exclusive of USER ID authorizations as determined by the system administrator.
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