How to manage cameras in the ATRIUM software

Introduction

See who is at the door and what is happening within ATRIUM’s web page. Up to ten IP cameras can be associated to a controller and expanders. Configuring the camera is done via ATRIUM’s software or web page.

Supported IP cameras:

AXIS P3304
Vivotek FD8162

Supported formats:

MJPEG

From the Hardware tab, click on the System Overview icon. Highlight a controller in the list and select Cameras. Click on the Add button.

A maximum of 10 cameras may be assigned per controller.

Adding a Camera

General Information

Display Name: Enter the camera display name. This name will appear in the list of cameras added to the system.
Enabled: When selected, activates the camera.

Configuration

Before configuring the camera, refer to the camera’s manual, web page or network administrator to obtain camera IP address and port setting. Vivotek model FD8162 has been pre-configured in ATRIUM software. Other VIVOTEK models may also work.

Find Camera: Click the Refresh button to find the camera(s) on the network. Once selected fill out the fields accordingly.

When you fill out the fields Video User Name and Video Password, this will automate the login process when viewing the camera in ATRIUM’s web page. If this information is omitted, the camera will request the username and password every time you view it.

Vivotek Camera

When choosing Vivotek: The Vivotek Properties window will appear, asking you to fill out general settings and set desired parameters:

Advanced Configuration

Type: Select one of the stream types.
Resolution Ratio: Select one of the resolution ratio.
Size Ratio: Manually enter the width and height of the screen.
Sound: If the camera has a microphone, enable the Sound selection.

The Type, Resolution Ratio, and Size Ratio fields may be used if the Stream profile selected needs to be fine tuned. This is usually not required. It is easier to select an alternative Stream profile to obtain the best results.

Live Feed Tab

The live feed of the camera can be viewed in the Live Feed Tab.

Notes Tab

Use the Notes text field to record any additional notes that may be required. We recommend that you keep a log of what settings were changed and when they were changed.

Associate the Camera to a Door

From the Dashboard tab, click on the Doors icon, select/highlight a door in the list and click the Properties button.

In Advanced view, associate the camera to the door by selecting it in the Camera field.

You can assign 2 cameras to one door. Simply assign a camera to both sides ( Side A – Side B) of the door. A maximum of 10 cameras may be assigned per controller.