The Arcules and IMRON’s UnityIS access control platform plugin integration enables joint customers to access a unified security monitoring experience by combining access control alerts with video to verify events or incidents. This article aims to provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure an Arcules Video system within the UnityIS platform by adding cameras and linking them to other devices in the system.
Adding Cameras
Access the Hardware Manager and click on "Add Video Driver."
Add a controller and set the model to 'Arcules.'
Set the controller's user name and password properties to the login information used to connect to the Arcules video system.
Click save for the controller properties, and the tree will auto-populate with the cameras that have already been pre-configured in the Arcules system. Alternatively, you can add a sub-controller and click on Auto Find to automatically find and add cameras to the system. This will automatically populate the hardware tree with all the cameras configured within the Arcules system.
Link a Camera to Another Device
In the Hardware Manager, select the device that you wish to link to a camera.
Click on the Properties button for the device.
Set the Video Links property to the camera that should be linked to this device.
Viewing Live Video
You can view Arcules live video from the following areas within UnityIS:
Hardware Manager - Click on the Command Window button for the camera located in the device tree.
Video Manager will display a grid of all defined cameras.
Graphic Maps - Click on a plotted camera or device that has been linked to a camera to bring up the Command Window.
Event Manager - Device events that have a Video Link to a Camera will display live video in the Command Window. Clicking on the history button to the top right will bring up recorded video of the camera for the specific time date stamp of the event.
Alarm Manager - Device alarms that have a Video Link to a Camera will display live video in the Command Window. Clicking on the history button to the top right will bring up recorded video of the camera for the specific time date stamp of the alarm.
Viewing Recorded Video
Arcules recorded video can be viewed from the following areas of the software:
Event Manager - Device events that have a Video Link to a Camera will display live video in the Command Window. Clicking on the history button to the top right will bring up recorded video of the camera for the specific time date stamp of the event.
Alarm Manager - Device alarms that have a Video Link to a Camera will display live video in the Command Window. Clicking on the history button to the top right will bring up recorded video of the camera for the specific time date stamp of the alarm.
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The plugin integration between Arcules and IMRON’s UnityIS access control platform supports automation, rapid workflows, and integrated data capture that enhances security, improves situational awareness, and enhances ROI. By following the simple steps mentioned above, joint customers can access a unified security monitoring experience and leverage data-led insights whether on-site or remote.