5
Image Vault
®
PRO Command
PART I
HARDWARE
There are two types of capture cards, real time and non-real time, available for PRO Command DVRs. Camera capture speeds are
independently confi gurable up to 30 fps per camera. Actual capture rates may be limited when using non-real time capture cards. The
camera and microphone inputs and public view monitor output confi guration depends on the specifi c model.
A unit with non-real time video capture cards can store up to 30 fps per four-camera capture card. When combined equal a total of
120 fps for a 16-camera model, 4 cards at 30 fps with 4 cameras per card, or 40 fps for a 32 camera model . Non-real time capture card
models off er up to one microphone input for every 4 camera inputs.
Real time units support the full 30 fps on every camera. In other words, a real time 16-camera input card is capable of capturing and
storing up to 480 fps total. The real time models also off er one microphone input for each camera input.
The other major hardware variable is hard drive capacity. Hard drive capacity is the limiting hardware factor in your total storage time.
While there are several software variables, factory default software settings should allow you to store at least one month of video
regardless of model using analog cameras. As a thumb-rule, a ratio of 10 GB per camera will allow you to store approximately 1 month
of video if capturing at 1 fps per camera. This is only a rough approximation, actual storage time will depend on environmental factors
as well as software setup and hard drive capacity.
The balance of PART I of this book is designed to aid in setting up and using your Image Vault PRO Command hardware.
1 BEFORE INSTALLATION
1.1
Warnings
WARNING: Your new Image Vault DVR is a Personal Computer-based electronic device. To perform a complete and satisfactory
installation, Image Vault requires that an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) be installed as part of the digital recorder system. The Image
Vault recorder must be the only item plugged into UPS. The DVR must be plugged into the battery backup segment of the UPS. Failure
to properly install a UPS may cause damage to the system’s hard drive resulting in a loss of recorded images, or the inability to record
images, and will void Image Vault manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING: Your Image Vault DVR can operate as a stand-alone device, or may be connected to a playback computer via network.
Regardless of the connection or mounting methods, the case of the Image Vault recorder may not be modifi ed or penetrated in any way.
Any eff ort to mount other equipment to the Image Vault, modify the chassis, or penetrate the chassis in any way will void Image Vault
manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING: Do not turn off or reboot the DVR while it is in the boot-up process. Rebooting or turning off while in the boot-up process
may prevent boot-up on next attempt.
WARNINIG:
When rebooting make sure to properly reboot using software commands.
1.2
Physical Inventory
You should have the following list of items with the DVR. If any items are missing, contact your Image Vault distributor immediately.
Blank CD-R Disk
Power
Cable
CAT-5 Patch Cable
Video/Audio Break-out Cables (Quantity depends on model)
Mouse
User Guide CD with Playback Software
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