Setup connection with 3rd Party VMS
When the required Web API for VMS is implemented (Get camera list is required at least), i-PRO Active Guard server can be connected to the VMS.
Basic install and configuration procedure are the same with i-PRO’s own VMS.
i-PRO Active Guard Setup Instructions for Video Insight
chapter 4.3 Install and setup i-PRO Active Guard server
Edit configuration file on i-PRO Active Guard server
After installing i-PRO Active Guard server software, it needs to edit the config file according to the VMS API specification.
Open the file "C:\MultiAI\Backup\OtherVMS.config" in the PC that i-PRO Active Guard server software is installed and edit parameters.
Save and close the file after editing.
| Parameter name | Example *need to be changed according to VMS API specification |
Description | Requirement level |
|---|---|---|---|
| getcamera_url | "/configurationInfo?type=devicesInfo2" | Get camera list URL. GET method only | Mandatory |
| camera_id | "ID" | json key for camera id | Mandatory |
| camera_name | "CameraName" | json key for camera name | Mandatory |
| camera_model | "Model" | json key for camera model | Mandatory |
| ip_address | "IPAddress" | json key for camera's IP address | Mandatory |
| camera_channel | "CameraChannel" | json key for camera's channel. "1" (or “0”) for single sensor, "1" to "4" (or "0" to "3") for multi-sensor camera | Mandatory |
| channel_starting_number | "0" | Starting number for multi-sensor camera channel | Mandatory |
| notification_url | "/api/v1/events" | Alarm notification URL. POST method only | Mandatory |
Example of expected response from VMS server for get camera list API is shown in chapter Get camera list (mandatory).
Register VMS
Access to i-PRO Active Guard configuration web.
Click 
(Register VMS), "Add", and select "OtherVMS" for "Type". Input VMS server information and click "Test" and "Save".
Register Cameras
Click 
(Register Cameras), select "Add" - "Get from VMS", cameras registered to VMS server will be shown.
If not shown, please check if configuration file is edited correctly according to VMS API specification.
Input camera credentials and click "Check".
Icon related to AI function is shown for supported AI cameras.
Click "Register" and restart the process.
Operation in Plug-in screen
Basic features and operation are similar to i-PRO’s own VMS,but not exactly the same for some features.
i-PRO Active Guard Operating Instructions for Video Insight
chapter 2.4 SEARCH DETECTED OBJECTS