6[Ext. software] for managing and scheduling advanced software

The function extension software page manages the function extension software and sets the operation schedule. The Enhanced Software page consists of the [Software mng.], [Operation sched.], and [Control log] tabs.
[Note:]

・The items that can be set differ depending on the function of the model.


・Refer to the catalog specifications for the functions installed in each model.


・If the imaging modes are [16:9 mode(60fps mode)]/[16:9 mode(50fps mode)]/[4:3 mode(15fps mode)]/[4:3 mode(12.5fps mode)], the function extension software cannot be used. The operation schedule of the function extension software during installation is also deleted.


・Depending on the type of extension software, it may be limited to up to 7.5 fps in 15 fps mode, up to 6.25 fps in 12.5 fps mode, up to 15 fps in 30 fps mode, and up to 12.5 fps in 25 fps mode.


・[New X Fixed]There is a limit to the combined use of Extension software that can be used concurrently.
Extension software pairing is available on the support website.(Control No.:C0103)
For use in Japan:
https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/ja/surveillance/learning-and-support/knowledge-base/technical-information
For use outside Japan:
https://i-pro.com/global/en/surveillance/training-support/support/technical-information

6.1[Software mng.] for installing, uninstalling, and upgrading function extension software

On the Extension software pages, select the [Software mng.] tabs. Please refer to the following instructions for how to display and operate the Advanced menu.
→5.1　How to display
→5.2　How to operate
PTZ camera, compact camera
new X fixed camera
Multi-directional camera
Install the function extension software
1
Save the function extension software to be installed on the PC.
[Important]

・Check the [Remaining ROM] [Remaining RAM].
If there is insufficient space required to install the function extension software, uninstall the installed function extension software.
See [Uninstall] for uninstallation.
2
Specify the [Ext. software] by clicking [Select Files].
3
Use [Camera selection] to select the cameras where you want to install Extension software. When Quad/Dual mode is selected, [Camera selection] items are not displayed.
[Note:]

・[MULTI] [Camera selection] can be selected only for Multi-directional cameras.
4
Make sure that [Install new Ext. software] is selected and press [Execute]. [Ext. software] is installed. When the installation is completed, the name of the function extension software installed on the [Software mng.] window is added.
[Important]

・Do not use spaces or double-byte characters in the name of the destination directory.


・Use the specified file (ext file) for Extension software.


・Do not turn off the camera during installation.


・Do not perform any operation during installation until the installation is completed.


・Extension software is installed only on the selected cameras.


・[MULTI] If Image capture mode is switched to Quad/Dual mode or from Quad/Dual mode to another mode, all Extension software is uninstalled. Re-install if necessary.
Software Management Screen
When the function extension software is installed, the camera-specific data and the registration status of the function extension software are displayed. The following operations can be performed on this screen.

・Uninstalling the function extension software


・Display of the detailed registration status screen


・Display of the setting screen of the function extension software


・Update of the function extension software
[Note:]

•Refer to the catalog specifications for the maximum number of software extensions that can be installed.


・For the functional extension software we sell and provide, please refer to our technical information website<Control No. C0103>.
Camera-specific data
[MPR ID]
This ID is required to issue the license cancellation key number of the function extension software. The device has a unique device ID.
[Remaining ROM]
Displays the ROM capacity for the function extension software remaining in the camera. If the function extension software to be installed requires more than the ROM capacity shown here, it cannot be installed.
[Remaining RAM]
Displays the RAM capacity for the function extension software remaining in the camera. If the function extension software to be installed requires more RAM capacity than shown here, it cannot be installed.
The ROM capacity and RAM capacity depend on the model you use.
Model name
ROM capacity
RAM capacity
Multi-directional cameras
150MB
200MB
PTZ cameras and Compact Dome cameras (X/S series, Image capture size: 2MP)
100MB
100MB
Compact Dome cameras (X/S series, Image capture size: 4MP)
100MB
50MB
New X Fixed Cameras
6GB
450MB
[SDK version]
This displays the version information of the SDK installed in the camera. If the function extension software to be installed requires more than the version number displayed here, the function extension software may not work properly.
[Firmware version]
The camera software version information is displayed.
[RAM capacity expansion mode]
Use [On]/[Off] to set whether to expand the RAM capacity.
[Note:]

・[RAM capacity expansion mode] can be selected only for models with RAM capacity extension. For models with RAM capacity extensionsFAQRefer to "Software installation conditions for the i-PRO camera".


・When [RAM capacity expansion mode] is set to [On], the recording function of the this product function on the SD Memory Card is disabled.


・If [Remaining RAM] shows negative values, uninstall Extension software or set [RAM capacity expansion mode] to [On].


・Clicking [Set] restarts this product. After restarting, the product cannot be operated for about two minutes as it was when the power was turned on.


・Information about Extension software that requires [RAM capacity expansion mode] to be set to [On] can be found on our website.
For use in Japan:
https://cwc.i-pro.com/pages/application-platform-list
For use outside Japan:
https://i-pro.com/global/en/surveillance/i-pro-application-platform/application-list
Extension software
[Function Extension Software Name]
The installed function extension software is displayed in the list. If the camera is installed separately, it is displayed as [Name of Function Extension Software (Camera Number)].
[Note:]

・[MULTI] Only the Multi-directional camera displays the camera number.
[Uninstall] buttons
You can uninstall the installed function extension software.
[Software version]
When function extension software is installed, the version information of the installed function extension software and the version information of the SDK incorporated in the function extension software are displayed. If the version number of the SDK included in the camera is less than the version number required by the function extension software, the function extension software may not work properly.
[Note:]

・If the function extension software does not include the SDK version information, the SDK version information is not displayed.
[Status]
Displays the installation status of the function extension software. When [Operable] is displayed, it indicates that the installed function extension software is ready for operation.
[Setup] buttons
When the function extension software has its own screen, such as the setting screen, the screen can be displayed.
Install new extended software
Select this to install the new function extension software. Select the camera to be installed and the function extension software to be installed.
[Note:]

・[MULTI] Only a Multi-directional camera can be installed.
Upgrade the version
Select the function extension software that is already installed. You can upgrade the function extension software by clicking [Execute].
AI processor deactivation license
You can install and use the application software released from other companies using the AI processor on your computer.
About Managing Extension software with Platform Expansion Modules
Combined with a service for a particular service provider, Extension software can be managed on a cloud or other server.
For details, contact your service provider.
To develop Extension software for these services, see the portal site (https://dev-partner.i-pro.com/). An account is required for browsing.
[Note:]

・[New X Fixed-8M] When managed from a cloud or other server, 30fps mode is limited to the maximum 12.5fps at the maximum 15fps, 25fps mode, regardless of the configured frame rate.


・[New X Fixed] When managed from a cloud or other server, all Extension software installed on the camcorder will be stopped.

6.2[Operation sched.] for scheduling extended software

On the Extension software pages, select the [Operation schedule] tabs. Refer to the table below for how to display and operate the setting menu.
→5.1　How to display
→5.2　How to operate
New X Fixed Camera
Multisensor Camera, PTZ Camera, Compact Dome camera
Select the function extension software to set the operation schedule.
[Operating day of week]
Select [Time table 1] [Time table 2] [Off] for each day of the week.
[Apply the setting of Monday to all days of the week]
When Box is enabled and [Set] is pressed, the setting of Monday is reflected in all days of the week.
[Time table 1] [Time table 2]
To specify the time, click [▼] to set the time. 24-hour setting is available for [00:00] to [00:00]. You can configure [On]/[Off] in [Operation content].
How to set the schedule
1
From the list of function extension software, select the software for which the operation schedule is to be set.
2
In the [Operating day of week], select the day of the week and the timetable that you want to schedule.
3
In [Time table 1] [Time table 2], specify the time zone to be operated.
Specify [00:00] to [00:00] for 24-hour operation.
4
When you are finished, press [Set].

6.3[Control log] to check the [Control log] of the function extension software

Displays the administration logs for Extension software. Refer to the table below for how to display and operate the setting menu.
→5.1　How to display
→5.2　How to operate
Up to 200 management logs can be saved in the internal memory of the computer.
If the maximum number of management logs that can be saved is exceeded, the log is overwritten from the old log.
100 management logs are displayed and saved even if the camera is turned off.
[Next 100 items>>]
Click to display the following 100 entries in the management log list that you are viewing.

[Page number display]
The currently open page is displayed in the form [Page/Total Page].

[<<Previous 100 items]
Click to display 100 items in front of the displayed management log list.

[No]
The serial number in the control log is displayed.

[Time & date]
The date and time when the log occurred is displayed.

[Description]
The contents of the management log are displayed.
For the contents of each control log, please refer to our technical information website.<Control number: C0317>