Configuring a Video Camera Group

Scenario: You want to configure a group of cameras that can be accessed with a single action. For example, if a group of cameras is set up for each floor of a building, an operator can quickly view the cameras of an entire floor by simply selecting its camera group.

 

Workflow diagram:

 

 

Prerequisites:

 

Steps:

1 – View the Existing Camera Groups
  1. In System Browser, select Application > Video.
  1. In the Video Configurator tab, expand the Video Camera Groups folder in the VMS tree.
  • Any camera groups already configured in the system display in the VMS tree.

 

2 – Create a New Camera Group

Skip this section if you want to modify an existing camera group.

  1. In System Browser, select Application > Video.
  1. In the Video Configurator tab, select VMS > Video Camera Groups.
  1. Click New , and select Add a New Video Camera Group.
  1. In the Video Camera Group Configuration expander, enter a Description for the camera group.
    NOTE: The following characters are not allowed in the Description text: “.” (period), “:” (colon), “?” (question mark), “*” (asterisk).
  1. Click Save .
  • The new camera group node is created in the Video Camera Groups folder of the VMS tree.
  • The new camera group also appears in the Camera Groups folder of System Browser.

To Delete a Camera Group

Complete these steps to remove a camera group that is no longer needed. This will not delete any of the cameras included in the group.

  1. In the Video Configurator tab, select VMS > Video Camera Groups > [camera group].
  1. Click .
  • The camera group is removed from the Video Camera Groups folder of the VMS tree.
  • The camera group is also removed from the Camera Groups folder of System Browser.

 

3 – Select the Cameras to Include in a Group
  1. In System Browser, select Application > Video.
  1. In the Video Configurator tab, select VMS > Video Camera Groups > [camera group].
  • The Video Camera Group Configuration expander displays the list of available cameras on the left, and the cameras included in this group on the right.
  1. Use or to add more cameras to this group.
  1. Use or to remove cameras from this group.
  1. For PTZ cameras, scroll the destination list to the right and select the initial Preset position for the camera.
  1. Use the Up and Down buttons to change the order of the cameras in the camera group.
  1. Click Save .
  • In a few seconds, the changes propagate to the Camera Groups folder of System Browser.

 

4 – Check How the Camera Group Displays
  1. To preview the result, in System Browser select Applications > Video > Camera Groups > [camera group].
  • Images from the camera group populate the video view as far as the current layout can accommodate them. Select a layout with more monitors if needed.