Instruction Manual. Software for managing the By-Me system using Microsoft Media Center. Installer Manual

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1 Instruction Manual Software for managing the By-Me system using Microsoft Media Center Installer Manual

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3 Vimar End-User License Contract VIMAR SPA located in Marostica (VI), Viale Vicenza n. 14, sole owner of the software named Software for management of the By-Me system using Microsoft Media Center, through this contract grants the license of use of the aforementioned programme. VIMAR SpA shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the programmes on the CD, in particular for direct or indirect damage to persons, property, and/or animals due to economic loss that may occur as a result of the use of the software. VIMAR SpA reserves the right to make any changes to improve the function of the aforementioned software without advance notice. It is prohibited to modify, translate, adapt, or create applications based on the "Software for management of the By-Me system using Microsoft Media Center without previous written consent from VIMAR SpA. Unauthorized duplication of the programme is prohibited. Microsoft, Windows, Vista, and Media Center are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

4 Index Section 1: Installation of the Vimar for Media Center Software Section 2: The Vimar for Media Center Software and By-Me system management... 45

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7 Index 1. Minimum Requirements 4 2. Vimar software for Media Center Installation 5 3. Remote Connection Installation Network Server Installation Connection Configuration (Customer) 37 3

8 Software Installation The software for management using the By-Me system with Microsoft Media Center can only be used on PCs with Windows Vista OS and Windows 7 OS with Media Center functionality. Please remember that this functionality is already included in the Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. 1. Minimum Requirements For installation and activation of the software, the minimum requirements follow: P/N Software for the interface of the By-Me system with the Microsoft Media Center including the interface for connection with the bus P/N U - PC management/programming interface using specific devices equipped including CD with EasyTool software. P/N (or or 14329) - Special RJ11 outlet for the BUS. PC with Windows Vista OS with Media Center functionality and USB portif you want to use the functions offered by Sound System, DigiBus, and 2 Fili video intercom systems, the PC must be equipped with a video capture card with RCA input. By-Me control unit, recessed (P/N 21509, P/N and P/N 01960) or wall mounted (P/N 01950, 01951, 01952, 01956, or 01958), equipped with firmware version 2.0 or later. If you have a control unit with an older version than 1.11, it must be updated using the EasyTool software (please see the manual for P/N U). The version of the Vimar for Media Center Software v 1.0 does not manage systems in which the control unit has been updated to firmware 2.0. Thermostats (P/N 20513, 20514, 16953, 16954, 14513, and 14514) equipped with firmware version 3.0 or later. Package code inside the packaging of P/N is required to get the Activation Code following registration of the installer and end-user's information (for details, please page 113 of this manual). WARNING: It is not possible to install both Media Center version 1.0 and version 2.0 on the same PC. IMPORTANT: The software for management using the By-Me system with Microsoft Media Center can only be used on PCs with Windows Vista OS and Windows 7 OS with Media Center functionality. Please remember that this functionality is already included in the Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate, Enterprise ed. 4

9 Software Installation 2. Installation of the Vimar software for Media Center Once you have reviewed the requirements for correct installation of the installation, insert the Vimar Media Center CD, and follow the instructions provided. The figures that follow illustrate the sequence of windows that are displayed and that you will use to perform the installation of the software for By.Me system management with Microsoft Media Center. An installation wizard guides you and the windows show the operations that you performing in detail (the screenshots that follow are provided for reference and may vary based on the version of the software used). If the automatic procedure does not start automatically within a few seconds, explore the content of the CS and execute the "AutoRun.exe" application. 5

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13 Software Installation If ULiveServer software is already installed, press No. 9

14 Software Installation We recommend installing the ULiveServer in its predefined path. 10

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17 Software Installation If UMediaServer software is already installed, press No. 13

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19 Software Installation We recommend installing the UMediaServer in its predefined path. 15

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21 Software Installation If UAxisVideo software is already installed, press No. 17

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23 Software Installation If IPCamSourceVideo software is already installed, press No. 19

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25 Software Installation At this point, the window "Activate Video Cameras" opens, along with a page in Internet Explorer, shown on the following page. Answer the questions in the window at the bottom of the instructions that follow. 21

26 Software Installation If you cannot play the test video, check that the Plug-In start-up has not been stopped by Internet Explorer security. If this occurs, a yellow strip appears on the top of the page. To unblock the Plug-In, right-click on this strip and then on the option "Allow blocked content". If the video is displayed, select the "YES" button in the window "Activate Video Cameras"; otherwise, if the film does not start and the problem is not related to the start-up of the plug-in, it means that something was not successful during the installation of the software for video camera management. In this case, select "NO" in the window "Activate Video Cameras" and stop installation. Restart the installation procedure, reinstalling the applications for video camera management. 22

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28 Software Installation At this point, the system automatically starts with the IIS service configuration. This operation may require a few minutes. Please wait until completed. 24

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31 Software Installation If this is the first installation, press "No". In the window above, you can select a "MCProject.mcp" project file if one has already been created. IMPORTANT: when a project is created, it is necessary that it is recorded with the name "MCProject. mcp" into the directory suggested from the application. The name of the file, of the directory and of its arrangement should never be changed. 27

32 Software Installation Registration of the installer and end-user information is mandatory as it allows you to obtain the activation code for use of the software. The registration procedure is illustrated in detail in Chapter on page

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35 Software Installation If you want to use the software in a LAN network in order to use it with another Media Center PC, press "YES" and continue with the chapter "Network Server Installation" on page 34. Otherwise, press NO to end installation and restart the computer. Press the Yes button. 31

36 Remote Connection Installation 3. Remote Connection Installation To use the Vimar Media Center system from another computer in the LAN network, you must first select the Remote Connection option in order to install the network server. At the end of this procedure, you can proceed to configure connection of all of the computers in the network to the Vimar Media Center server. This is effectively a BUS interface using the interface If the automatic procedure does not start within a few seconds, explore the content of the CS and execute the "AutoRun.exe" application. 32

37 Remote Connection Installation If you answer "YES", the procedure will continue to the next phase: Network Server Installation. 33

38 Network Server Installation 4. Network Server Installation Enter the description of the computer that will be used by the configuration software to identify the Vimar Media Center Server programme. 34

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42 Connection Configuration (Client) Authorize the execution of the programme. 38

43 Connection Configuration (Client) To receive notification of calls from the video intercom, you must install the dedicated monitoring programme. 39

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45 Connection Configuration (Client) If you cannot play the test video, check that the Plug-In start-up has not been stopped by Internet Explorer security. If this occurs, a yellow strip appears on the top of the page. To unblock the Plug-In, right-click on this strip and then on the option "Allow blocked content". 41

46 Connection Configuration (Client) Once the video intercom plug-in has been installed, you must configure your Media Center system for connection and use of the application you already installed on another computer. Use the "Create" and "Modify" keys to add or modify the links. Once the links you desire are set-up, press end. The first time you press "Create", a Windows Vista window may open that requests authorization for the modification of the Firewall settings. Authorization is required to allow configuration. 42

47 Connection Configuration (Client) The window to Enter or Modify a Media Center Link allows you to create a link to a server. Server selection can be performed either automatically of manually. You can also select the name that will be displayed in Media Center and enter a description. In automatic mode, the user will be provided a list of Vimar Media Center servers to connect to. In manual mode, you must know the installation address of the Vimar Media Center server. Press the Yes button. 43

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51 Index 1. Introduction Operation Software Organization Layout General Menu Toolbar Environments Add an Environment Modify the Name of an Environment Remove an Environment Arrange Environments System Elements Environment Elements Add an Environment Modify the Properties of an Environment Element Remove an Environment Element Arrange Elements in an Environment Systems Lights and Blinds Scenarios Thermostats SAI Home Automation Sensors and Technical Alarms Video Cameras Load Control Video Intercom Fili Events Appendix 96 47

52 Introduction 1. Introduction You must perform the operations listed in the table that follows in order to use the home automation management of Vimar systems using the Media Center Software: No. Software Description 1 EasyTool Create xml files with the system information 2 3 Vimar Media Center Configuration Tool Vimar Home Automation System Application Starting from the files obtained in Step 1, create the project for Media Center where you can set up the information about the type and customization of the system Starting from the file obtained in Step 2 you can manage the home automation of the system The Vimar for Media Center Configuration Tool application is a tool that is indispensible for the work of an installer who designs and installs a system consisting of By-Me devices connected in a Konnex BUS where there is a control unit that provides home automation and remote access to the system by a PC equipped with Media Center. Using the EasyTool software (on the CD in P/N U), through the functions that manage the By-Me control unit, it is possible to export all of the data in an.xml file in order to use it for applications on PCs. MCConfig is the software that acts as the bridge between the system configuration defined in the By-Me control unit and the programme defined within the Media Center multimedia environment of the Microsoft Windows Vista OS. 1.1 Operation The main operations of the Vimar for Media Center Configuration Tool are: Management of the type of system: you can define the environments in this system and associate the electric operations managed within them Management of the operational elements of the system (group indices) within the environments (relay controls, dimmers and blinds, thermostats and scenarios) Management of more than one control unit Definition, configuration, and management of the system events Configuration of the digital and analogical video cameras installed in the network that can be used to obtain video stream Set-up the video intercom management Monitoring of technical alarms Definition of the SAI system: you can define macros by setting-up the steps (partitions) that they consist of. 2. Software Organization The software consists of a single window that is divided as follows: 1. General Menu (File, View, and Help menus) 2. A toolbar 3. An operative area divided into the following four areas: 48

53 Software Organization 1. Environments, which in turn is divided into two areas 1. Environments (definition of the topology of the system); 2. Environment Elements (location of the system elements within the topological organization defined); 2. System Elements (elements obtained by the By-Me control unit or created during configuration); 3. System and Events. 2.1 Layout Layout of the Environment, Environment Elements, System Elements, and System areas. Figure 2.1 Environments Environment Elements System Elements Systems 49

54 Software Organization 2.2 General Menu File New project To create the new project, open the xml file that contains the system information previously prepared using EasyTool. Open project Open the mcp (MCProject) file that contains the information defined in the project that manages the system. Save Save all changes. Save as Save all of the changes in a mcp file whose name must be specified. Support Tool Start the tool that allows you to record, activate, and update the system. For more information, please see the item in Appendix 7.2 on page 113 of this manual. Exit Exit the Software View Large Icons Display large icons Small Icons Display small icons Help Help View the software documentation Information about View the information page for the software. 50

55 Software Organization 2.3 Toolbar The software toolbar has the following buttons: New project... Open project... Save Help... New Environment Remove Environment Move Forward Move Back Arrange Environments A..Z Arrange Environments Z..A Remove the element from the environment Move Forward Move Back Arrange Elements A..Z Arrange Elements Z..A New Video Camera Delete Synchronise Video Camera Video Source New Event Delete Event New SAI Macro Delete SAI Macro 51

56 Software Organization 3. Environments In the Environment area, the environments defined by the installer that define the topology of the system are displayed in the order in which they will be displayed during execution of the Media Center application. 3.1 Add an Environment Click on New Environment in the toolbar to add an environment with an initial name Environment in the proposed area. 3.2 Modify the Name of an Environment Follow the procedure below. 1. Select the environment. 2. Left-click on the label and wait for a few seconds, or press the F2 key on the keyboard. 3. Modify the text associated with the image. 3.3 Remove an Environment Follow the procedure below. 1. Select an environment. 2. Click on the Remove Environment button on the toolbar or press the Del key on the keyboard. 3. Confirm the operation. Figure Arrange Environments The following operations are available on the toolbar that allow you to customize the order in which the environments are displayed within the environment of the Vimar Home Automation System Application. 1. Move Back: if possible, move the selected environment to a previous position compared to that in which it currently occupies. 2. Move Forward: if possible, move the selected environment to a next position compared to that in which it currently occupies. 3. Arrange Environments A..Z: arrange the environments in alphabetical order of their names. 4. Arrange Environments A..Z: arrange the environments in reverse alphabetical order of their names. Arranging is immediately visible and will be used for the presentation of the environments within the environments of the applications for Media Center. 52

57 System Elements 4. System Elements This area displays the elements defined for the selected system (obtained from the By-Me control unit for Thermostats, Lights and blinds, Scenarios, and Technical Alarms), as well as those defined by the installer (Video Intercom, Video Cameras, SAI, and Events). Figure 4.1 By default, the system elements do not have their own style, but are represented by a generic icon that based on their type. During configuration, the user can select the style (icon) for each system element. Please see section 5.2, Modify Environment Element Properties. The images shown for elements 80, 81, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 84, 92, 93, 82, and 83 are provided with styles, all others have not yet been defined. 53

58 System Elements The system elements can be grouped by control unit. Select the control unit desired from the shortcut menu located above the System Elements area. Selection of the control unit will only display the elements in the control unit. If you select "All Control Units", you can view the all of the system elements. Figure

59 System Elements The system elements can be rearranged, where it makes sense, in three different modes (Name, Index, or Type and Name) using the button menu located below the System Elements area. Figure

60 Environment Elements 5. Elementi Ambiente The Environment Elements area displays the elements that the user has added to the environment. Figure Add an Environment Element In the System Element area, all available elements are displayed. When an element is associated with an environment, its icon turns grey. To associate an element with an environment, drag the element from the System Element area to the Environment Element area. If the desired element is already associated with an environment (the icon is grey), even if not the current environment, the operation cannot be performed and the following error message is displayed, indicating the environment where the element is: Figure

61 Environment Elements If the selected element is valid (it has not yet been used), a window with the following information is displayed: Figure 5.3 Properties Label (static text): indicated n the red frame, this is the name that is assigned by the control unit and it cannot be modified by the user. Label (dynamic user text): indicated in the green frame, this is the name set by the user. This name will be used to identify the element within the Media Center software. When the user does not define a name, the static name is used by default. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. In the manual, Label always refers to the Label that can be modified by the user and not the static text (which cannot be modified by the user). Settings Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. The Label and Style properties are common for all environment elements, whereas other properties will be available according to the environment elements selected. Please see Chapter 6, Systems, for a description of the system element properties. 57

62 Environment Elements 5.2 Modify the Properties of an Environment Element Select the element from the Environment Elements area and double-click to open the window containing the previously defined settings. Follow the instructions described in Add an Environment Element to make any changes desired. 5.3 Remove an Environment Element Follow the procedure below. 1. Select an environment element. 2. Click on the Remove element button on the toolbar or press the Del key on the keyboard. 3. Confirm the operation. Figure Arrangement of Elements in an Environment The following operations are available on the toolbar that allow you to customize the arrangement of the element display in the Environment Element area. 1. Move Back: if possible, move the selected element to a previous position compared to that in which it currently occupies. 2. Move Forward: if possible, move the selected element to a next position compared to that in which it currently occupies. 3. Arrange Elements A..Z: Arrange the elements in alphabetical order of their names. 4. Arrange Elements Z..A: Arrange the elements in reverse alphabetical order of their names. 58

63 Systems 6. Systems In the systems area there is a button for each system that can be customized by the installer. Please see Figure 2.1. The systems managed are: Lights and Blinds Scenarios Climate SAI Home Automation Sensors and Technical Alarms Video Cameras Load control Video Intercom 2 Fili Events The buttons SAI, Video Intercom, and Events are always present. The presence of the others depends on the existence of at least one element in the relative system. 6.1 Lights and Blinds All of the group indices defined in the By-Me control unit for automating Relays, Dimmers, and Blinds are included in the Lights and Blinds system. Select the Light and Blind system. The System Elements area is updated with the group index defined in the By-Me control unit responsible for the control of relays, dimmers, or blinds. Each group index is characterized by the index and description set in the By-Me control unit. Select an environment. The Environment Elements are updated according to the group indices already entered. To add an element to the desired environment, drag and drop the system element. 59

64 Systems Figure 6.1 If you select the "Advanced" checkbox, the following window will open: Figure

65 Systems Properties Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Devices: list of the devices that belong to this element. Functional Blocks: list of functional blocks that constitute the device highlighted in the device list. Operational Mode: Normal, Only On, Only Off. Groups: addresses of groups bound to the selected functional block. Settings Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Select the device and the functional block for monitoring the state of the element. The Groups List displays the groups associated with the selected functional block. For relay type groups, you can select the operation mode that defines them within the system for Media Center. The elements will not be presented differently. Based on the mode selected, certain operations will be made possible following the schematic diagram shown below: Normal: allows both turning on and turning off Only On: only allows turning on Only Off: only allows turning off. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. To manage the environment elements, please see Chapter 5. 61

66 Systems 6.2 Scenarios All of the scenarios defined in the By-Me control unit are included in the Scenarios system. Select the Scenario System The System Elements area is updated with the scenario indices defined in the control unit. Each scenario element is characterized by the index and the description set in the By-Me control unit. Select an environment. The Environment Element area is updated with the scenarios already entered. Arranging is immediately visible and will be used for the presentation of the environments within the environments of the applications for Media Center. To add an element to the desired environment, drag the system element and drop into the selected environment. If the Scenario Element selected is valid (it is not yet used), a window with the following information is displayed: Properties Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Group Index: list of the group indices involved in the scenario definition. Figure 6.3 Settings Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). 62

67 Systems Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. To manage the environment elements, please see Chapter Thermostats All of the group indices defined in the By-me control unit for automatic climate control are included in the Thermostat system. Select the Thermostat System The System Elements area is updated with the group indices defined in the By-Me control unit for the thermostat control. Each group index is characterized by the index and description set in the By-Me control unit. Select an environment. The Environment Elements are updated according to the group indices already entered. To add an element to the desired environment, drag the system element and drop into the selected environment. If the thermostat element selected is valid (not yet used), a window with the following information is displayed: To add an element to the desired environment, drag the system element and drop into the selected environment. If the Scenario Element selected is valid (it is not yet used), a window with the following information is displayed: Figure

68 Systems Properties Settings Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. To manage the environment elements, please see Chapter SAI You can define favorites in the system, which are sets of steps (partitions) that the user can activate or deactivate simultaneously using the Media Center software. Warning: The steps can be different from those configured in the control unit. Select the SAI system The System Element area is empty. Add an SAI Macro Click on the New SAI Macro on the toolbar. A new element is displayed in the System Elements area. 64

69 Systems Figure 6.5 Modify an SAI Macro Select the element in the System Elements area and double-click on it to open the window with the current settings. 65

70 Systems Figure 6.6 Properties Settings Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Steps: list of the areas included in the partitioning. Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Specify, by checking, which steps are to be included in the macro. Operations. OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. Delete an SAI Macro Follow the procedure below. 1. Select the element from the System Elements area. 2. Click on the Delete SAI Macro button on the toolbar or press the Del key on the keyboard. 3. Confirm the operation. 66

71 Systems Figure Home Automation Sensors and Technical Alarms Home automation sensors are the all groups defined in the By-Me control units that control the relays as well as those that are driven by the interface for traditional contacts not used for the climate forced-off. Technical alarms are defined as the interfaces for SAI contacts (2 inputs or 12 V) that have at least one input configured in the control unit as a technical alarm. Each element is characterized by a description (group name as set in the control unit, or name and code of the type of device) and by a check that must be selected by the installer to activate monitoring (initially all checks are selected so if you do not want to monitor a "sensor" you must unselect it). Figure

72 Systems Operations Check: Add the group to the list of monitored groups Uncheck: Remove the group from the list of monitored groups Select the System Element Select the element in the System Elements area and double-click on it to open the window for the element's properties. Home Automation Sensor: Technical Alarm: if the device is configured as a technical alarm, it is an interface for 2-input contacts (20490, 16940, or 14490), each individual input technical alarm. The inputs configured as technical alarms can be labelled; those inputs not configured as technical alarms cannot. Figure

73 Systems Figure 6.10 Properties Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Settings Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. 6.6 Video Cameras The system allows you to define the video cameras, digital or analogue, in the system that can be viewed within the Media Center application. In order to view them in the Media Center interface, each individual video camera must be associated with a "video source". To configure the video sources, click on the Synchronise Video Sources button on the toolbar. For more information about the configuration of a video source, please see this item in the Appendix on page 98 of this manual. Add a Video Camera Click on the New Video Camera button on the toolbar to create a new video camera element. 69

74 Systems Figure 6.11 Modify Video Camera Information Figure

75 Systems Select the element from the System Elements area and double-click on it in order to open the window with the current settings. Modify the settings based on your needs. Properties Settings Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Video Source: video source associated with a video camera (Warning: first the video sources must be determined on "Synchronise Video Source"). Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Select the video source that you want to associate with the video camera. Delete a Video Camera Follow the procedure below. 1. Select the element from the System Elements area. 2. Click on the Delete Video Camera button on the toolbar or press the Del key on the keyboard. 3. Confirm the operation. Figure

76 Systems 6.7 Load Control They system allows you to customize the information about the loads in the system. Select the System Element Select the element in the System Elements area and double-click on it to open the window for the element's properties. Figure 6.14 Properties Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Video Camera: image to be used in the Media Center software. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. 72

77 6.8 Video Intercom The system allows you to customize the information used when managing the video intercom call using the Media Center software. Normal Any video intercom system that can be managed by the By-Me control unit can also be configured to be displayed within the Media Center and to record the call. Select the System Element Systems Select the element in the System Elements area and double-click on it to open the window for the element's properties. Properties Settings Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Video Source: video source associated with a video camera (Warning: first the video sources must be determined on "Synchronise Video Source"). Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon) to be associated with the video source. Select the video source that you want to associate with the video intercom. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. Figure

78 Systems 2 Fili If the video intercom system is installed on a 2 Fili system, and external commands have been defined in the control unit, the configuration window of the video intercom will appear as shown. Figure 6.16 It is not possible to select the video source, whereas it is possible to select between the functions F1, F2 and AUX is used to turn on the Stairway Light". Properties Settings Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon) to be associated with the video source. Select the function to be called to activate the Stairway Light. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. 74

79 6.9 2 Fili Systems 2 Fili is a 2 Fili Video System and of one or more video cameras interfaced with the two-wire system itself. In Media Center, in the section dedicated to the video cameras, the 2 Fili Video System is displayed as a video camera object. This object has two additional functions compared to the other video cameras that may be present. Next List The List button allows you to access the list of 2 Fili Cameras present in the system in order to select one to be shown. The Next button allows you to move to the next record in the central list. Select the 2 Fili Video System element shown in the image of the System Element area and doubleclick on it to open the window with current settings. Modify the settings based on your needs. Properties Label: the name to be used in the Media Center software. Style: image to be used in the Media Center software. Video Source: video source associated with the element. Settings Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). Select the video source that you want to associate with the element. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. Figure

80 Systems The name displayed in the "List" section is the name that was associated with the video camera during configuration. Select the 2 Fili camera element from the System Elements area and double-click on it to open the window with the current settings. Modify the settings based on your needs. Figure 6.18 Properties Settings Label: nome da utilizzare nell applicativo per Media Center. Style: immagine da utilizzare nell applicativo per Media Center. Plate No.: (See the 2 Fili System Instructions). Video Camera No: (See the 2 Fili System Instructions). Enter the name you want to use for the selected element in the Media Center software. Select the style (icon). The "Plate No." and "Video Camera No." parameters identify the video camera in the internal circuit and cannot be modified. Operations OK: Save the information. Cancel: Close without saving. 76

81 6.10 Events The definition of the events allows the installer to specify the automatic behaviour (commands) that will be activated under specific system operation conditions. In order to be clearly distinguished within the software, each event must be named by the installer using a label (name) that identifies it. The commands can be: 1. Turning on one of the video cameras installed. The video stream is already defined using the configuration program. 2. Sending an to a recipient in which you can write a message. 3. Filing a message, this will be displayed in the Event List of Media Center. Note: The automatic recording of the images by the video camera activated by events has a maximum time limit of 5 minutes (equal to 300 s). The default value is set to 1 minute (if a value greater than 300 s is entered, the software sets the default time. The operational conditions of the system that influence the execution of the commands may depend on: 1. The command type 2. The state type Add an Event Toolbar The main toolbar has the following command buttons: New Event Delete Event Systems Click on the New Event button on the toolbar to start the first step of the procedure wizard Definition of the Event Type After clicking on the New Event icon on the toolbar, the following selection window opens. Figure

82 Systems Command Type: On/Off Group, Scenario, Technical Alarm State Type: SAI, Group Event Label: identifier for the event Command Button Select Click on the Select button when you decide the type of Event Group Based Events and Group Commands Figure

83 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. On/Off Command Group: group message about the event On: activation Off: deactivation. Relay State Relay: state of the group involved in the event On: active Off: Inactive. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated. if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet). Message: text of the . Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message. Recipient address of the recipient of the . 79

84 Systems Event Based on the Group State and SAI event. Figure

85 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. SAI Event: SAI event of interest (activation, deactivation, alarm). Relay State Relay: state of the group involved in the event On: active Off: Inactive. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated. if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet). Message: text of the . Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message. Recipient address of the recipient of the . 81

86 Systems Event Based on the Group State and Scenario Activation Event Figure

87 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. Scenario Activation Scenario: scenario of interest. Relay State Relay: state of the group involved in the event On: active Off: Inactive. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet) Message: text of the Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message Recipient address of the recipient of the . 83

88 Systems Event Based on the Group State and Technical Alarm Event Figure

89 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. Technical alarm Alarm: alarm of interest. Relay State Relay: state of the group involved in the event On: active Off: Inactive. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording. Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet) Message: text of the Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message Recipient address of the recipient of the . 85

90 Systems Event Based on SAI State and Group On/Off command Figure

91 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. SAI State State: state of the SAI of interest On: activation Off: deactivation. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated. if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet). Message: text of the . Server: server (SMTP) server (SMTP) required to send the message. Recipient address of the recipient of the . 87

92 Systems Event Based on SAI state and Scenario Activation Event Figure

93 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. Scenario Activation Scenario: scenario of interest. SAI State State: state of the SAI of interest Activate: the state is active Deactivate: the state is deactivated. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet) Message: text of the Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message Recipient address of the recipient of the . 89

94 Systems Event Based on SAI State and SAI Event Figure

95 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. SAI Event: SAI event of interest (activation, deactivation, alarm). SAI State State: state of the SAI of interest Activate: the state is active Deactivate: the state is deactivated. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated. if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet). Message: text of the Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message Recipient address of the recipient of the . 91

96 Systems Event Based on SAI State and Technical Alarm Event Figure

97 Systems Label: identifier for the event Style: aspect of the event within the configuration programme. Technical alarm Alarm: alarm of interest. SAI State State: state of the SAI of interest Activate: the state is active Deactivate: the state is deactivated. Timer (optional) Enabled (left): enable the definition of the timer for a daily time band From: day of the week to start the validity of the event To: day of the week to end the validity of the event Enabled (right): enable the definition of the timer for an hourly time band From: hour/minutes of the day to start the validity of the event To: hour/minutes of the day to end the validity of the event. Recording Video Camera: video stream Sec.: number of seconds for recording Send Notification File: if by cue, it records in a log file each time the event is activated. if enabled by cue, it sends a message each time the event is activated (only if the PC is connected to the Internet). Message: text of the Server: server (SMTP) required to send the message Recipient address of the recipient of the . 93

98 Systems Examples of Setting-up Events Video camera recordings following activation of a group If you want to record the images transmitted form a specific video camera for two minutes, for example the camera installed in the entry, each time a specific light is turned on (for example the entrance light), proceed as follows: 1. Create a new event based on the state of a Group and the Group command 2. Select the group for the light, entrance light, from the Command On/Off field 3. Between the radio buttons On Off located on the right of the group selection field, select On 4. Select the entrance Video Camera from the Record field 5. Set the seconds field to 120 Sec. It is located to the right of the field for video camera selection. 6. Finally, press OK and the event is created. Figure

99 Send and if there Is an Anti-intrusion Alarm Systems If you want an to be sent to a specific recipient (for example to mario.rossi@ box.it) when any anti-intrusion alarms are detected and the network provider gives you SMTP service at the address smtp.internetprovider.it, proceed as follows: 1. Create a new event based on SAI state and SAI event 2. Select Alarm from the SAI field 3. Select from among the check buttons located to the right of the Send Notification field 4. Write the text of the message that you want to receive by in the Message field 5. Enter the name of the server that provides your SMTP service (in this example, smtp. internetprovider.it ) in the Server field 6. Enter the address of the recipient for the message in the Recipient field (in our example mario.rossi@ box.it ) 7. Finally, press OK and the event is created. Figure

100 Appendix 7. Appendix 7.1 Video Source Configuration 1. Select Live Sources with the right mouse key and select the menu that appears on the item Add new media source. Figure 1 2. Select the box titled Add Video Channel. Figure 2 96

101 Appendix 3. The list of the available sources that can be used to acquire the video stream is shown in the window beneath. Various types of elements can be found among these sources: The actual video camera (for example, a webcam connected by USB). For example, a webcam is present in Figure 3. The video capture card on the computer. For example, in Figure 4 there are two video capture cards. If more than one card is available, you must select the card that the video source is physically connected to. If you do not know this information, you must proceed by trial and error until you find the right card. Components for video camera installation on IP. These components are IPCamSourceVideo and UaxisVideo (see Figure 5). For Axis network video cameras, the second element must be chosen; whereas for generic IP video cameras that handle.jpeg images via http, the first element must be chosen. Important Note: You can see if your settings are correct in Step 7 of the configuration. Figure 3 97

102 Appendix Figure 4 Figure 5 98

103 Appendix 4. Use the mouse to select the correct video source and press the Next button. Figure 6 5. If the source you are configuring is an IP video camera, leave the items "Capture Compressed Content" and "Stream Hardware Compressed Content" checked, as shown in Figure If, on the other hand, the source you are configuring is a video camera connected to the PC by USB or using a video capture card, leave the items Capture Uncompressed Video and Apply Software Compression checked, as shown in Figure 8. Then press the "Next" button. Figure 7 99

104 Appendix Figure 8 6. Set the Frame Size to the value closest to 352x288 and set the Frame Rate to 15 (Figure 9). The higher the Frame Rate the more fluid the video. But this also increases the connection band required. If the video images "jumps" (and therefore is not fluid), you must lower the Frame Rate value. Figure 9 100

105 If the video source is connected to a video capture card and the card has bee selected in step 3 of the configuration, the Input field is enabled (Figure 10). This field lists all of the ports of the card that can be connected to the video source (composite, S-video, tuner-in, etc.). So, select the port that the video source is effectively connected to. Appendix Figure If you are configuring an IP video camera, the Frame Rate field is disabled. Enter the configuration string for the video camera according to the formats described (below Figure 11) in the Initialization String field. Figure

106 Appendix 6.2 If you are using a normal IP video camera, the configuration format is: IPCAM://Url=<xxx>&Fps=<xxx>&Auth=<xxx>&Username=<xxx>&Password=<xxx> The associated parameters are the following: URL: this is the only mandatory parameter and it identifies the URL of the video camera. It is the same URL that is entered in the web browser to display the.jpeg images recorded by the camera. FPS: Indicates the frame rate. The default value is 10 but it can be set from 1 to 15. Auth: specify yes or no based on if the video camera requires authorization or not. Username: username for authentication (if necessary). Password: password for authentication (if necessary). In some cases, the video camera allows you to specify other parameters, such as resolution or compression. Below you can find three sample configurations: IPCAM://Url= IPCAM://Url= /getcam&Fps=12&Auth=Yes&username=admin&Password=admin IPCAM://Url= /resolution=640x480&compression=25&Fps=2 If you are using am Axis video camera, the configuration format is: UAXIS://IP=<xxx>&Port=<xxx>&Comp=<xxx>&fps=<xxx>&size=<xxx> The associated parameters are the following: IP: IP address of the video camera. Port: port of the video camera. Comp: video compression level. It can be sent from 1 to 100 where 100 is the maximum level of compression and therefore the least clear image quality. Fps: indicates the frame rate. The default value is 10 but it can be set from 1 to 15. Size: indicates the resolution, small (320 x 240) or big (640 x 480). Below you can find three sample configurations: UAXIS://IP= &Port=80&Comp=50&fps=10&size=small UAXIS://IP=webcam.linnea.net&Port=80&Comp=1&fps=8&size=big. IMPORTANT: At the end of set-up, press the "Preview" button to display the video stream. 102

107 Appendix 7. If the configuration has been performed correctly, the video stream will be displayed. If not, you must repeat the configuration. One of the most common errors is to select the wrong video input (S-video, composite video, etc.) when the source is connected to a video capture card. If configuration is correct, press Next to continue. If not, modify the settings made (for more details, see the section on Troubleshooting). IMPORTANT: The video streaming from the video intercom is only displayed if there is a call. Therefore, if you are configuring this type of camera, you must perform a call to check the correct operation of the video (otherwise, nothing will be displayed). Figure

108 Appendix 8. Press Next to continue. 9. Press Next to continue. Figure 13 Figure

109 Appendix 10. Select Real Time from the upper part of the window. Select "DSL" in the bottom part you when available. Most times this setting is correct. However, when the video transmitted does not stream evenly (it "jumps"), this setting must be changed to Slow DSL or Modem and the value of the Frame Rate must also be modified (point 6). Press Next to continue. Figure Enter the name or alias for the video source in the Provider description field. The alias must be unique (only one video source can have this name). Press Next to continue. Figure

110 Appendix 12. Press Finish to end the video source configuration. Figure You have created the new video source. Figure 18 Use the right key of the mouse to select a configured video source. A 4-option menu will be displayed. To remove the video source, press Remove. To update it, press Update. 106

111 7.1.1 Troubleshooting 1. In Step 7 of configuration, nothing appears in the preview window. Appendix If you are in Step 7 of configuration, press the Preview button. If no video appears, it means that there is an error in the configuration of the source. Problems caused by Example Resolution The video camera is not connected to the PC. Selection of the wrong input that the video source is connected to. Wrong selection of the video capture card. You are configuring the video camera of the video intercom. You are configuring an IP video camera. The video camera is not connected to the PC. The video camera is connected to the S-video input and in the configuration field you have indicated the composite input. There are two video capture cards (configuration Step 3, Figure 2) and the video camera is connected to the first, but the second has been set. If you are configuring the video camera of the video intercom and you have not made a call. Connect the video camera to the PC. Modify the parameters in the Input field until you select the correct one. Modify the selection of the video capture card. The video stream of the video intercom is only displayed if there is a call. Otherwise, you will not see anything. If you are configuring the video camera of the video intercom, you must perform a call to check the correct operation of the video. Check that all the configuration parameters are correct. 107

112 Appendix 2. The video is deformed. If you are in Step 7 of Configuration, and when you press the Preview button to display the video it appears significantly deformed. In other cases, when the system is already configured but the video appears deformed. This problem is due to improper settings of the de-codification related to the card. For example, the video is in PAL B format and the card is displaying it in NTSC format. To resolve this problem, go to Step 6 in configuration. Select Video Tuner (or similar item) from the Input field and press the TV settings button (Figure 19). Figure

113 The widow shown in Figure 20 is displayed. Select the filed indicated for setting PAL B. Appendix Figure 20 Press OK. Then reset the "Input" field to the correct port that the video camera is connected to, instead of "TV Tuner" (see Step 6 on page 102). 109

114 Appendix 3. The video is displayed incorrectly (it "jumps") If the video displayed does not stream properly (it "jumps" forward), you must redefine the configuration of the video source. To do this, select the video source configured. Right-click on it and select Update. Select the item Video params (this is Step 8.1 of the configuration procedure). Lower the value of the Frame rate. Alternatively, you can modify the video compression. To do this, select Encoding (this is Step 8.1 of the configuration procedure). Modify the value of the Encoding profilefield and set it to Slow DSL or Modem. For the IP video camera, you must modify the parameters (Frame Rate, Size) included in the configuration string of the "Initialization String" field. The correct parameter configuration is shown in Step 6. Figure

115 7.2 Support Tool Appendix The Support Tool is a tool that allows you use the functions related to activation of the software and its future updates. To start the Tool select File from the menu and then select Support Tool. The Tool is a window with two pull-down options: Registration and Update Registration This function allows you to register the installer and end-user information in order to obtain the code to use the Vimar for Media Center software. Figure 22 The first step is to enter the data of the installer (left column) and the user (right column). The starred fields are mandatory. Enter the Package code (found inside the packaging of P/N ) and press the Generate request button. In this manner, the Package Code is sent to the Vimar server, which generates an Activation Code that it sends back. Enter this code in the Activation Code field and then press the Activate button. The software is now active and the system is functional. 111

116 Appendix For automatic updates, the computer must have both the Vimar for Media Center software and it must be connected to the Internet. If the Media Center computer is not connected to the internet, the activation code can be obtained by visiting our site, and filling in the form in the section Software Product Software Media Center or, if you are in Italy, by calling the Vimar toll free number Important: Una volta che il sistema è stato attivato è necessario riavviare il computer per rendere effettiva la registrazione Update This function allows you to download updates that, in time, are released for the software. To do this, obviously, the software must be activated according to the procedure illustrated above in Section To update the software, press the Download button. If communication with the remote server functions correctly, the update will be downloaded. It will be installed the next time the computer is started. Figure

117 Appendix It is also possible to set an automatic update of the software so that it is the application itself that automatically, when the computer is started, connects to the Vimar server to search for any updates. To activate automatic updates, check the field Automatic Update. A window will appear and by pressing Yes, the user consents to the automatic connection, enabling the automatic update function. Figure 24 Important Note: For automatic updates, the computer must have both the Vimar application for Media Center and it must be connected to the Internet. 113

118 Appendix 7.3 Troubleshooting Installation If there are problems when installing the Vimar for Media Center software, you can manually add a few functions to your installation of Windows Vista. To do this, proceed as follows: From the My Computer Other Resources directory, select Control Panel Select Programs Select Programs and Functions Select Activate or Deactivate Windows Functions (as shown in Figure 25) Figure

119 Appendix Select the check box Internet Information Services (indicated in Figure 26 with a green arrow). Figure 26 Select the check box Internet Information Services (indicated in Figure 26 with a green arrow). From the check box: Internet Information Services select: Web Services Application Development Functions ASP.NET (indicated in Figure 26 with a blue arrow) From the check box Internet Information Services select: Web Management Tools Management Compatibility with IIS 6 Configuration Compatibility with IIS and the IIS metabase (indicated in Figure 26 with a red arrow). Wait for a few seconds and check that the operation is completed without errors. 115