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Introducing ViconNet
XX128-33-00 Rev 806 Kollector Pro Network Digital Video Recorder
System Components
This section provides a brief description of the main components in the ViconNet system, as follows:
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Recorder:
The Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro and Kollector Network Server, which have up to 16 camera
and microphone inputs (only the Kollector Elite supports audio input by default). Recorders can perform
local and remote video recording, local and remote video playback and archive of video/audio data to a
SCSI-connected RAID device.
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Workstation:
The VN-NVR Workstation or the ViconNet software loaded onto a computer meeting the
minimum hardware and software requirements. Workstations can remote-view live and playback video
from networked recorders, servers and other Workstations. In addition, Workstations can handle alarms
sent from recorders and servers.
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KN Server:
This video server with up to sixteen camera inputs. Recorders and Workstations can view
and record live video from this networked server. This server has a GUI for configuration purposes only.
No video can be viewed locally. This server cannot see other network attached devices but can support
alarms and automatically recorded video.
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Nucleus:
A Recorder or Workstation assigned the task of a central data station (CDS) to connect all
recorders and Workstations currently running ViconNet applications in the system.
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Backup Nucleus:
A Recorder or Workstation assigned the task of a backup CDS in the event that the
primary Nucleus goes offline.
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ViconNet Application:
The ViconNet application is installed on all Recorders, Workstations and Servers,
providing users with full control of the ViconNet system.
NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that the Nucleus and backup Nucleus (if necessary), whenever possible,
should run on dedicated Workstations.
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Small system – Less then 5 sites
In a small system, the Nucleus can be on any of the recorders or Workstations.
A backup Nucleus should only be configured if deemed necessary.
NOTE:
If the Nucleus is configured on a recorder and the recorder is heavily loaded with recording
and transmissions, then the Nucleus should be moved to a dedicated Workstation.
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Medium/Large system – More then 5 sites
In a medium/large system the Nucleus and backup Nucleus should run on a dedicated Workstation
only.