XProtect Express 1.1; Administrator's Manual - Milestone

Milestone XProtect ® Express 1.1Administrator's ManualIn addition, the Alarms feature deals with general alarms settings and alarm logging.Configuring alarmsAlarm configuration includes among other things:Dynamic setup of alarm handling (see "Add an alarm" on page 154) based on users access rightsCentral overview of all components: servers, cameras, and external unitsSetup of central logging of all incoming alarms and system informationHandling of plug-ins, allowing customized integration of other systems, for example external accesscontrol or VCA-based systems.Viewing alarmsThe following can play a role with regards to alarms and who can view/control/manage them and to what degree.This is because alarms are controlled by the visibility of the object causing the alarm.Source/device visibility: if the device causing the alarm is not set to be visible to the user, the user will not be ableto see the alarm in the alarm list in the Smart Client. See Configure User Access wizard (on page 67).Right to trigger manually defined events: if manually defined events (see "Add a manual event" on page 112) areavailable in your XProtect Express system, these can determine if the user can trigger selected manually definedevents in the Smart Client. See Configure User Access wizard (on page 67).External plug-ins: if any external plug-ins are set up in your system, these might control user's rights to handlealarms.General access rights: can determine whether the user is allowed to (only) view or also to manage alarms. SeeConfigure User Access wizard (on page 67).Time profiles for alarmsAlarms can also be based on time profiles (for alarms) (see "Add a time profile (for Alarms)" on page 154).Alarm's time profiles are periods of time used when creating alarm definitions. You can, for example, create a timeprofile for alarms covering the period from 2.30 PM till 3.30 PM on Mondays, and then use the time profile tomake sure that certain alarm definitions are only enabled within this period.Frequently asked questions: XProtect Central and alarmsDoes Alarms cover the same functionality as XProtect Central? Yes, to a large extent, since configuration offormer XProtect Central functionality is now included in the Alarms feature. XProtect Central was an independentproduct consisting of two parts: a dedicated server and a number of dedicated clients. Alarms, on the other hand,is an integrated part of XProtect Express. This means that much configuration needed in XProtect Central hasbecome redundant with the introduction of alarms. Client-wise the Alarms feature uses the XProtect Smart Client.However, the features Alarms, Time Profiles (for Alarms) and General Settings, must still be configured in theManagement Application and are very similar to XProtect Central.Can I reuse old alarm and map definitions from XProtect Central? No, you will have to redefine your alarmsand maps definitions in the Alarms feature.Does the Alarms feature cover the same functionality as XProtect Analytics Generic VA? Yes, to a largeextent, since what was before a plug-in to XProtect Analytics is now an integrated part of the Alarms feature andcovers the same functionality. See also 'Does Alarms cover the same functionality as XProtect Central?'FAQ earlier.Tip: You can even use manual events for triggering alarms and, if required, the same event can be used to triggerseveral different alarms.www.milestonesys.com 153 Advanced configuration