nvideo-CameraManager

This is the default view of the Maxpro and NMilestone camera device extensions, which are named “Cameras” in the Nav tree.
Figure 39.   Maxpro Camera Manager
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You open this view by expanding Config > Drivers and video network node in the Nav tree followed by double-clicking the Cameras node.

Default columns

Column Description
Name Reports the name of the entity or logical grouping.
Type Reports the model of the Maxpro camera.
Exts Indicates the use of an extension.
Description Provides additional information.
Camera Id Identifies the device by its domain name or IP address.

Additional columns

You can add these columns to this table.

Column Description
Path Reports the location of the device or event in the station
Preferred Resolution Reports the resolution currently configured for the camera.
Preferred Frame Rate Reports the video stream speed currently configured for the camera.
Preferred Compression Reports the type of data compression the camera is currently configured to use.
Preferred Video Stream Fox Indicates the source of Fox video streaming.
Normal Speed Indicates the speed that is considered normal for this camera’s pan and tilt.
Fast Speed Indicates the speed that is considered fast for this camera’s pan and tilt.
Use Rtsp Stream Indicates if the Real Time Streaming Protocol is in use.

Buttons

  • New Camera Folder creates a new folder for organizing multiple cameras.
  • New Camera adds a camera to the database.
  • Edit updates camera properties.
  • Discover finds all cameras connected to the station.
  • Cancel ends the current action.

    Cancel ends the current discovery job.

  • Match associates the discovered camera with a record that is already in the database.
  • TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.
  • Template Config accesses the station template that defines configuration options. You would select a template to set up the device with pre-configured properties.