nuuo Central Management System Installation Guide

Central Management System
Installation Guide

Central Management System
Software Installation Guide
Ver. 2.3.0.160114.001

System Introduction

The NUUO Central Management System (NCS) is a powerful system which brings traditional central management systems out of the control room through Internet access. The network-based key operation system can manage unlimited combinations of analog and network cameras worldwide, via unlimited working stations in different locations. NCS is the universal solution for large scale projects.   Client/Server Architecture
The NCS System uses a client/server architecture to manage unlimited recording systems. These send events to the NCS Alarm Server. After filtering the events, the NCS Alarm server sends alarm logs of qualified events to an SQL Server (SQL database) and NCS Client systems. The NCS Matrix system is controlled by NCS Client users. The NCS Client system allows users in different locations to log in to the NCS Alarm server and, if they have the authority, to change the system configuration. Definition of Terms:

consisting of NUUO Video
Recording systems which send events to NCS Alarm Server.
SQL Server| Database of NUUO Central Management system, which backs up alarm logs.
NCS Alarm Server| Alarm Server of NUUO Central Management system, which filters events in order to send out alarms, and saves configuration of NCS system. Abbreviate NCS Server or Alarm Server.
NCS Client| Client end software of NUUO Central Management system, which is used to log in to the Alarm Server.
NCS Matrix| Video Matrix to view live video, controlled by NCS Client.

System Requirements

System Setup
There are three scenarios for NCS system setup. Depending on customers’ budget and the size of the project, customers can choose a suitable scenario. The system requirements for each scenario are detailed below.
Scenario A: Using one PC for all installed elements

| PC1
---|---
CPU| Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 2830MHz
RAM| 2 GB
Hard Disk| 250 GB or above
Mother-board| Intel 945 or 965 chip (for single monitor)
Intel P35/975 chip or nVidia nForce 650i chip (for multiple monitors)
Display| ATi X4350 or above, nVIDIA GeForce 9500series or above
Ethernet| 100 baseT or above, Gigabit LAN recommended
OS| MS Windows XP Pro SP3 / Vista / 2003 / Win 7 / 2008 R2 / 2012 R2 / Win 8 / Win 8/1

Scenario B: Using three PCs with NCS Client and NCS Matrix on PC1, NCS Server and SQL Server on PC2, and NCS Matrix on PC3 

| PC1| PC2| PC3
---|---|---|---
CPU| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6660 @
2400MHz| Intel Core 2 Duo
E4500| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6660
@ 2400MHz
RAM| 2GB| 2GB| 2GB
Hard Disk| 250 GB or above| 250 GB or above| 250 GB or above
Display| ATi X4350 or above| ATi X1600 or above| ATi X4350 or above
Mother-board| Intel 945 or 965 chip (for single mon’tor)
Intel P35/975 chip or nVidia nForce 650i chip (for multiple monitors)
Ethernet| 100 baseT or above, Gigabit LAN recommended
OS| MS Windows XP Pro SP3 / Vista / 2003 / Win 7 / 2008 R2 / 2012 R2 / Win 8 / Win 8.1

Scenario C: Using four PCs with NCS Client and NCS Matrix on PC1, NCS Server on PC2, SQL Server on PC3, and NCS Matrix on PC4

| PC1| PC2| PC3| PC4
---|---|---|---|---
CPU| Intel Core 2 Quad
Q6660 @ 2400MHz| Intel Core 2 Duo
E4500| Intel Core 2 Duo
E4500| Intel Core 2 Quad
Q6660 @, 2400MHz
RAM| 2 GB| 1 GB| 1 GB| 2 GB
Hard Disk| 250 GB or above| 250 GB or above| 250 GB or above| 250 GB or above
Display| ATi X4350 or above| ATi X1600 or above| ATi X1600 or above| ATi X4350 or above
Mother-board| Intel 945 or 965 chip (for single monitor)
Intel P35/975 chip or nVidia nForce 650i chip (for multiple monitors)
Ethernet| 100 baseT or above, Gigabit LAN recommended
OS| MS Windows XP Pro SP3 / Vista / 2003 / Win 7 / 2008 R2 / 2012 R2 / Win 8 / Win 8.1

Multiple Monitor Configuration

For a PC running the NCS Client and NCS Matrix, it is suggested that three monitors are used: one to display the Map window and the System Configuration window, one to display the Alarm Overview window, and one to display the live video feed matrix. This enables efficient use of the system and saves hardware costs.
PCs using multiple monitors in this way should have a Intel P35/i975x motherboard which can support two display cards.
Each display card should be the same model, to avoid hardware conflicts.

Installation

The NCS Installation CD contains the software you need to run the complete NCS system. If you are installing the system on multiple PCs as described earlier, install the appropriate software for each PC:

• For the PC running SQL Server, install SQL Server 2005 Express.
• For the central server PC, install NCS Server
• For client PCs, install NCS Client
• For PCs displaying video matrixes, install NCS Matrix.

The following sections describe installation of each element of the NCS system.
SQL Server 2005 Express
To install SQL Server 2005 Express:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click SQL Server 2005 Express.
   If you do not have Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 and Windows Installer 3.1 installed, a message will appear. Download and install the application from the link in the message or from the toolbox directory of installed CD.

3. In the End User License Agreement dialog box, read the terms, check I accept the licensing terms and conditions, and then click Next.

4. In the Installing Prerequisites dialog box, click Install to continue update, and then click Next to continue installation.

5. In the Welcome to the Microsoft SQL Server Installation Wizard dialog box, click Next to install.

6. In the System Configuration Check dialog box, click Next.

7. In the Registration Information dialog box, enter your name and company, and then click Next.

8. In the Feature Selection dialog box, select Database Services, and then click Next.

9. In the Authentication Mode dialog box, enable Mixed Mode option, and then enter and confirm a password.

10. In the Configuration Options dialog box, select Enable User Instances option, and then click Next.

11. In the Error and Usage Report Settings dialog box, you do not need to select any option. Click Next.

12. In the Ready to install dialog box, click Install.

13. In the Setup Progress dialog box, wait for installation finish, and then click Next.

14. In the Completing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup dialog box, click Finish

NCS Server

To install NCS Alarm Server:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.

2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Server.

3. In the InstallShield Wizard dialog box, click Next to continuous.

4. In the License Agreement window, read the terms, select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.

5. In the Customer Information window, enter your name and company, and then click Next.

6. In the Setup Type window, select Complete, and then click Next.

7. In the InstallShield Wizard window, click Next.
   

8. Please click Yes to install SQL Native Client program.

9. In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

NCS Client
To install NCS Client (include Matrix):

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.
2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Client.
3. Complete installation as described in steps 3-7 of the To install NCS Alarm Server section on page 9.
4. In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

NCS Matrix
To install NCS Matrix:

1. Insert the NCS installation CD.
2. In the Welcome to NCS window, click NCS Matrix.
3. Complete installation as described in steps 3-4 of the To install NCS Client section on page 11.

Uninstalling NCS System

To uninstall SQL Server:
In the Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs, select and click on Remove button to uninstall four SQL objects (Microsoft SQL Sever 2005, Native Client, Setup Support Files, VSS Writer).
To uninstall the NCS system:
In the Start menu, point to All programs, point to NUUO Central Management Server/Client/Matrix, and then click Uninstall NCS System.
Transfer all license connections and then transfer license base before you uninstall the NCS System.

Getting Started with the NCS System

Main Console Configuration
To configure the Main Console:

1. Run MainConsole.exe.

2. In Config, select Network Service, and set up the following services:
   Live Streaming and Central Management. These services are essential to run the NCS system. Please Start these two services.
   Remote Playback. This service enables recorded video viewing and remote playback. Ensure this service work, please also Start Recording Schedule to record video.
   Remote Desktop. This service enables remote configuration of the main console.

3. Select Guard.

4. In the Event and Action Configuration window, configure alarm events and insert the action Send to Central Server for events that you want to appear on the NCS system.

5. Click OK to return to the main console.

6. In the Start Menu, select Start Smart Guard System to start detecting events.

SQL Server
To configure SQL Server:

1. In the Start menu, point to All programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server 2005, point to Configuration Tools, and then select SQL Server Configuration Manager.
2. In the SQL Server Configuration Manager window, select Protocols for CMALARMLOG, right-click TCP/IP and then select Enable to enable TCP/IP protocol.
3. Double-click TCP/IP, then in the TCP/IP Properties window select the IP Addresses tab.
4. Enter 1433 as the TCP port in IP1, IP2, and IPAll, and then click OK.
5. In the SQL Server Configuration Manager window, select SQL Server 2005 Services, right-click SQL Server (CMALARMLOG), and then select Restart.
6. Ensure that any firewall allows access through port 1433.

NCS Alarm Server
To configure NCS Server:

1. In the Start menu, point to All programs, point to NUUO Central Management Server, and then select NCS Server.

2. In the NCS Server dialog box, click OK. This is only required the first time you start NCS server.
   Getting Started with the NCS System

3. The configuration of NCS Alarm Server.
   In the Configuration tab of Central Server window, enter the IP address of the SQL Server, and then enter and confirm the password which sat when installed SQL Server. (see page 8)
   Specify a URL at which to store all alarm images.
   Select Run NCS Server when Windows starts up if you want NCS Server to startup automatically at Windows startup

4. In the Main table of this window, check the server has been Start and click OK.
   The NCS Server must be executed before the NCS Client can be executed.
   

NCS Client
To configure and execute the NCS Client:

1. In the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to NUUO Central Management Client, and then select NCS Client.
2. In the Central Login window, enter the IP address and port of the NCS Server PC. The default port is 5180.
3. Enter a user name and, if required, a password. The default user name is admin and the default password is empty.
4. Click OK.

To activate software license key(s)

1. Open License Manager Tool in Help menu.
2. Select Activate tab, check the NCS system in On line network environment.
3. Insert the SN, SN file or dongle to activate license.
4. After software license is activated successfully, please restart NCS Client.

To start up NCS Client automatically:

1. In the Configuration menu, select NCS Client Setting.
2. In the NCS Client Setting window, select Enable Auto Startup and Enable Auto Login
3. Enter a user account and, if required, a password.
4. Click OK.

NCS Matrix
To execute a single matrix display:

1. In the Start menu, point to All Programs, then point to NUUO Central Management Client or NUUO Central Management Matrix, and click NCS Matrix.
   To configure the first matrix in a multiple matrix system:

2. Ensure that the PC is configured to use multiple monitors.

3. In the Start menu, point to All Programs, then point to NUUO Central Management Client or NUUO Central Management Matrix, and click NCS Matrix.

4. Click on Option to open Matrix Instance Dialog.

5. In the Matrix Instance Option Dialog window, select Default from list table.
   

6. Enter a matrix name, for example Monitor 1, in the Instance Name text box, leave the port at the default setting of 5210, select the #1 monitor from drop-down list, and then click Update to update modification.

To configure the second and subsequent matrixes in a multiple matrix system:

1. In the Matrix Instance Option Dialog window, enter a matrix name, for example monitor 2 in the Instance Name text box.
2. Enter port number 5220.
3. Select the #2 monitor from drop-down list, and then click Update to update modification.
4. To configure a third and a fourth monitor, repeat steps 1-3 naming the matrix instances as appropriate (for example monitor3, monitor4), entering the port number (5230 for a third monitor and 5240 for a fourth), and selecting the appropriate monitor.
5. Click OK to save all configuration of Matrix.

To execute a matrix in a multiple matrix system:

1. Ensure that the matrixes have been configured as described above.
2. In the Matrix Instance Dialog window, choose the matrix you want in the drop-down list, and then click Start to start Matrix view.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each monitor.
4. When the device is a camera select Show Coverage Area to set the Range and Radian.
5. Click OK.
6. The device indicator will appear on the map. Drag it to the required location.

To drag a device indicator to a map from Server List:

1. Ensure that the map you want is displayed.
2. Click on the Server List window.
3. Directly drag a device to the desired location on the map.

If you are in Map List and click on a device which has already been added to a map, the map for that  device will be displayed.
To remove a device indicator from a map:

1. Right-click the indicator.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Yes in the confirmation window.

Edit Device Indicators
An indicator image can be rotated, mirrored, or changed. The image can also be set to refer to a different device than the one originally chosen.
To rotate a device indicator to a preset angle:
Once a device indicator has been added or dragged to a map, the indicator image can be rotated. This is useful to show which direction a camera is pointing.

1. Right-click the indicator or right-click the device form Map List.
2. Click Rotate and choose an angle (preset angle 0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, or 315 degrees).
   The radian, range, color and area of Camera Indicator can be set to show camera coverage.

To rotate a device indicator to an arbitrary angle:

1. Right-click the indicator or right-click the device form Map List.
2. Click Rotate Arbitrary.
3. Use the rotation handle to rotate the indicator to the desired angle, then click to fix the angle.
4. Click Rotate Arbitrary again to close this option.

To mirror a device indicator:
Indicator images can be mirrored (flipped horizontally) so that a mirror image is displayed. One use would be to show in which direction a camera is pointing. For example, a default image may show a camera pointing left.

1. Right-click the indicator or right-click the device form Map List.
2. Click Mirror.
3. Mirroring would then have it facing right.

The mirror command is a toggle. To un-mirror a previously mirrored indicator, follow steps 1 and 2 again.

To change a device indicator image:

1. Right-click the indicator or right-click the device form Map List.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select the indicator image you want, then click OK.

To remove a device indicator from a map:

1. Right-click the indicator or right-click the device form Map List.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Yes in the confirmation window.

Cross Time Zone Scenario

The NCS System is easy to use across multiple time zones. The NCS Server and the SQL database record all alarm times in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This enables the NCS Server to put the alarms in order before they are sent to the NCS Client. The NCS Client converts the alarm times to the local time, to enable users to manage alarms efficiently.
If required, NCS Client users can access source devices’ local times in the Alarm Detail window and the Alarm Overview window.

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