1Introduction


This manual explains the settings required before starting operation of i-VMD (hereinafter referred to as "this product"), as well as how to operate it during operation.When using this product, be sure to also read the instruction manual for your camera.Also, some of the setting screens shown in this manual may differ depending on the model of your camera and the version of i-PRO Configuration Tool (hereinafter referred to as "iCT") you are using.

1.1Product Overview


This product is a function that allows you to use the camera more conveniently.By setting it up, you can use the following functions.
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Activate an alarm with the i-VMD function that automatically determine the detected moving bodies.

1.2Features

1.2.1i-VMD

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i-VMD can detect moving bodies in the four modes below and then alarms occur.
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INTRUDER: Detects if moving bodies intrude into the predetermined area
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LOITERING: Detects if moving bodies loiter in the predetermined area beyond the fixed time.
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DIRECTION: Detects if moving bodies move in the direction you specified within the predetermined area.
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CROSS LINE: Detects if moving bodies cross the predetermined line in the direction you specified.
Below are examples of each detection.
INTRUDER: An alarm occurs when moving bodies are detected  intruding into the predetermined area.
DIRECTION: An alarm is generated when the movement of a moving object in the specified direction is detected in the specified area.
LOITERING: Detects a moving object remaining within a set area and generates an alarm.
CROSS LINE: Alarm is generated by detecting that the set line has exceeded the specified line.

1.3Before using this product

The following cases may cause difficulty in detecting a subject or motion, or cause lost or false alarms or reduce
measurement accuracy.
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There is no difference in brightness between the background and moving subject.
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Image brightness is low, such as at night.
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The subject moves too fast or too slowly.
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The subject is too small or too large.
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Light conditions, such as outdoors and windows, are easily changed.
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External light such as sunlight and car headlights enters.
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Fluorescent light flickers.
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The dome of the camera is stained with water droplets.
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The subject moves straight toward the camera.
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Too many moving objects.
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The camera is swinging.
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The weather is extremely bad.
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Shadows fall into the Detection area.
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The subject is out of focus.
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The subject is blurred.
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The subject is moving toward or away from the camera at the periphery of the image.
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Only a part of the subject is hidden in the privacy zone or other subject. (Reference: Less than two-thirds of vehicles are visible.)
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Too many subjects. (Guideline: Accuracy may deteriorate if the number exceeds 40 (units).
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Multiple subjects intersect.
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Strong external light is inserted to create a subject and other shadows.
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Illumination fluctuates when the lamp is turned on or off.
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Light conditions, such as near windows, are subject to change.
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Animals and insects are seen.
Other cautions are explained below.
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If the camera [Data Encryption] is on, the camera image may not be displayed on the camera image screen or demonstration screen.
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If there are false detection factors in the screen, such as trees shaking, roadway (passing by automobile), or water surface (reflected light), you can reduce false detection by setting the mask area.
Refer to the following page for the mask area settings.
→3.3　Area Setting
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When setting the i-VMD, check the operation during daytime and nighttime after setting the area according to the installation status of the cameras and the expected movement of the subject.
Refer to the following pages for area settings.
→3.3　Area Setting
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If the camera's image angle changes after turning on the power, after changing the camera settings, the camera may detect incorrectly for approximately 1 minute.
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The alarm is repeatedly activated every specified time while the target is on the screen. Thus, e-mails and proprietary alarms are also notified at intervals (see [Alarm deactivation time] on the [Alarm] tabs in the Camera Settings window).
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The message ID (Decimal number) of TCP alarm notification is "50" for Intruder alarm, "51" for Loitering alarm, "52" for Direction alarm, "56" for Cross line alarm.
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i-PRO Co., Ltd. shall not be responsible for any inconveniences, losses, or damages caused by the settings of i-VMD or as a result thereof.
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i-VMD is not for preventing theft, disaster, etc. i-PRO Co., Ltd. shall not bear any liabilities whatsoever for any accidents or losses.