1Introduction

This document describes how to install the AI Process Relay Application (hereinafter referred to as "the Product"), a function extension software, on the new X series cameras and the settings required before starting operation. Since this product is intended to be installed and used with a camera, please be sure to read the instruction manual of your camera as well before use. The setting screens described in this manual may differ from some of the screens depending on the camera model, i-PRO Configuration Tool (iCT: i-PRO Configuration Tool) or i-PRO Active Guard version used.

1.1Product Overview

This product is software for more convenient use of AI network cameras (sold separately). By installing this product on a camera, configuring non-AI camera settings, and configuring the extension software, AI processing can be performed on video from cameras that do not have AI functions.

This product is guaranteed to work with the new X series cameras. If a non-AI camera supports MJPEG data (stream) transmission via HTTP or HTTPS, it can import images to this product for AI processing. AI processing is handled by the extension software installed in the new X series camera. The extension software is required separately. This product can be used in combination with the following extension software.

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AI-VMD (AI Video Motion Detection)

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AI People detection

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AI Vehicle detection

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AI Occupancy detection

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AI Scene change detection

The extension software outputs the Onvif Event Stream as AI processing results. i-PRO Active Guard is required to operate this product.

- Please refer to the following web page for information on compatible models and software versions of this product.
→ Technical Information [Control number: C0103]
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- Up to three non-AI cameras can be connected to a single new X-Series camera.
- The AI On-site learning applications cannot be used for non-AI camera video received using this product.

1.2Features

This product is software for the new X series cameras that can receive MJPEG data from other cameras and perform AI processing using the function extension software; AI processing results can be used with "i-PRO Active Guard" to receive alarms and perform image search. It can also be used to add AI functions to cameras that are already installed.

1.3Installation conditions of the product

This product receives MJPEG data from non-AI cameras and performs AI processing using the extension software installed in the new X series cameras. Installation conditions for non-AI cameras, such as angle of view, are in accordance with the installation conditions of the respective extension software. Detection performance depends on the image quality of the non-AI camera. Please confirm the operation with the actual camera before use.

1.4Precautions

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This product must be used with the latest firmware for the new X series cameras.

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When this product is installed on a new X series camera, there is a limit to the number of installations of the extension software. Please refer to Section 2.1　Confirm the operating conditions of the product for the limitation.

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A command to acquire MJPEG data from non-AI cameras is required. The video resolution and frame rate that can be processed by this product is 1920x1080@5fps or 1280x720@5fps.

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When this product is installed on a new X series camera, the processing of the function extension software installed on the new X series camera may stop until the settings of this product are properly configured. Once the settings of this product are completed and MJPEG data is received from the non-AI camera, the extension software will operate correctly.

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Reboot the new X series camera after uninstalling this product. Rebooting the new X series camera will allow the extension software installed on the new X series camera to operate correctly.

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Set the "Image capture mode" to "16:9 mode(30fps mode)" or "16:9 mode(25fps mode)".

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For image rotation of the new X series cameras and non-AI cameras, set "0 degrees" or "180 degrees".

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It is recommended that the "Alarm" > "Camera action on alarm" items in the camera's setup screen be set to Off. Alarms from Camera 2 to Camera 4 will operate as alarms for Camera 1.