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C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration with C•CURE 9000 March 2011
Copyright © 2011 Tyco International Ltd. and its Respective Companies.
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This ReadMe file provides important information about the Digifort Video Integration for C•CURE 9000. Please read this file before installing the product.

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*  Product: C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration Software
*  Release: Initial Release
*  Company: Software House (Tyco International)
*  Date: March 2011

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*  CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
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This document contains the following sections:

1. Overview
2. Features
3. Hardware Requirements
4. Software Requirements
5. Supported Camears
6. Qualified Operating Systems
7. Pre-installation
8. Installation
9. Post-installation
10.Limitations
11.Troubleshooting
12.Software House Contact Information

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* 1. OVERVIEW
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The C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration provides “Generic” integration with the Digifort Video System, allowing customers to monitor their systems using C•CURE 9000 Monitoring Station. This integration does not include all of the functions in the Digifort to C•CURE 9000; however it provides enough functionality to be a strong security solution.  You should configure and setup Digifort on a network server for optimal integration package performance.

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* 2. FEATURES
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The C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration software offers the following features:

 • Four to unlimited cameras are supported as per versions of Digifort
 • Supports Client / Server architecture
 • Supported platforms are: Microsoft Windows 7, XP, 2003, and 2008
 • Live Monitoring
 • Supports PTZ (Pan / Tilt / Zoom)
 • Video recording
 • Video look-up and exportation
 • For Digifort features refer to http://www.digifort.com/feature-matrix

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* 3. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 
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  Refer to C•CURE 9000 Installation and Upgrade Guide.


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* 4. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 
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The C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration requires the following software versions of C•CURE 9000 and Digifort Video Integration:
     
 •  C•CURE 9000 Security and Event Management System 
 •  Digifort Video Integration

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* 5. Supported Camears 
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•  American Dynamics IP cameras/encoders:
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBN
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBPE
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBPN
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBPPE
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBPPU
  – American Dynamics ADCIPEBPU
  – American Dynamics ADEIP8M

•  For additional devices, refer to Digifort compatibility list at http://www.digifort.com/feature-matrix

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* 6. QUALIFIED OPERATING SYSTEMS
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•  64-bit operating systems:
 •  Windows 2008 server 
 •  Windows 7 

•  32-bit operating systems:
 •  Windows 2008 Server
 •  Windows 7 
 •  Windows XP
 •  Windows 2003 server
 •  Windows Vista 

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* 7. PRE-INSTALLATION
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To perform the installation, you must have appropriate Windows permissions. You must have membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent privileges. See the Microsoft Operating System documentation or contact your system administrator for more information. Close any running applications to avoid installation problems.

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* 8. INSTALLATION
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 1. Run the CCURE_9000_DigifortNVR_Integration.exe program on the C•CURE 9000 server.
 2. Click Next and follow the Installshield Wizard prompts. Software House recommends that you accept all defaults during the installation process.
 3. Click Finish to complete the installation process.
    Installation and Uninstallation of Digifort setup requires manual shutdown of C•CURE Crossfire and C•CURE Server Component Framework services.If it prompts to reboot, do it.

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* 9. POST-INSTALLATION
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 1. From the Start Menu, select Start>All Programs>Software House>Server Configuration to open the C•CURE 9000 Server Management Application.
 2. Ensure, the CrossFire services and the Server Component Framework services are running.
 3. Verify the license for the Digifort Video Integration by running C•CURE 9000 Licensing utility on the C•CURE 9000 server.
 4. Under Server Components tab, right-click ConnectedPro.HardwareInterface.Digfort IntegrationInterface under Video and select Start Server Component from the context menu.
 5. When the server component icon for Digifort Video Integration changes from Disabled (Red) to Enabled (Green), you can use the Digifort Video Integration software.

You can also install C•CURE 9000 Digifort Video Integration software on a local computer either from a shared drive over a network.

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* 10. LIMITATIONS
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 •  Maximum camera name length allowed in C•CURE is 100 characters. If Digifort camera length exceeds 100 characters in Digifort NVR, then such cameras will not be imported.
 •  While importing cameras, camera description will not be imported from the Digifort NVR.
 •  Virtual machine Environment for the Digifort NVR is not recommended.
 •  Alarm end timeout is set in configuration file (DigifortConfiguration.xml).
 •  Camera name should not be altered and should match NVR definition.
 •  Analytics and Alarm options are not supported in Digifort Camera alarm. Normal alarm
type should always be configured with an another alarm, but not alone. Videoloss end message will be displayed after the configured alarm end time, irrespective of the live video status.
 •  Camera Patterns command is not supported.
 •  Camera View utilizes about 2MB of memory, so the memory will be released accordingly.
 •  Installation and Uninstallation of Digifort setup requires manual shutdown of C•CURE
Crossfire and C•CURE Server Component Framework services. If it prompts to reboot, do it.
 •  Clicking on Show Overlay button displays the Overlay, but it blinks for a moment before it displays. Reason for this is, Show Overlay should establish connection with Digifort server.
 •  In Digifort media player Print Preview window title is displayed in Portuguese, Brazil language.
 •  The server name is displayed for a moment before a live video is popped up for Digifort camera. Reason for this is, it shows the connection status of Digifort server.
 •  The camera description given in NVR for a particular camera is seen on snapshot.
 •  Preset Zero configured in NVR is not triggered through C•CURE events and from video tours.


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* 11. Troubleshooting
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 Problem: Access to Common Objects privilege 

 Solution:
  Perform the following steps:
   1. Open the editor for Access to Common Objects for the partition containing the hardware objects.
   2. Use Create Copy button to create a new Privilege. This one will have the Permission Specifies for all the classes shown in the editor.
   3. Set the Privileges as desired for the 3rd party classes, including Exception objects.
   4. Assign the newly created Privilege to the Operator.
   5. Remove the intrinsic Access to Common Objects for the partition from the Operator.


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* 12. SOFTWARE HOUSE CONTACT INFORMATION
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6 Technology Park Drive
Westford, MA 01886-3140
http://www.swhouse.com

Fax: 978-577-4392
Phone: 978-577-4000

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Copyright and Trademarks
C•CURE® and Software House are registered trademarks of Tyco International Ltd. and its respective Companies.

The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on this document are registered in the United States [or other countries]. Any misuse of the trademarks is strictly prohibited and Tyco International Ltd. will aggressively enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law, including pursuit of criminal prosecution wherever necessary. All trademarks not owned by Tyco International Ltd. are the property of their respective owners, and are used with permission or allowed under applicable laws.

Product offerings and specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual products may vary from photos. Not all products include all features. Availability varies by region; contact your regional sales manager.

Software version: C•CURE Digifort Video Integration version 
Print Date: March 2011

This manual is proprietary information of Software House. Unauthorized reproduction of any portion of this manual is prohibited. The material in this manual is for information purposes only. It is subject to change without notice. Software House assumes no responsibility for incorrect information this manual may contain.

All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2011 Tyco International Ltd. and its Respective Companies.

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