Add (or edit) the RapidEye network driver to a station

This section explains how to add the RapidEye network Video Driver to a station through Driver Manager. You can also drag and drop the driver component from the palette to the Nav tree Drivers folder. The illustrations show configuring the driver for a new Rapid Eye DVR. For more information on the driver installation process, see Getting started with a Video Driver.

Add (or edit) the network driver procedure

  1. Start the platform and station.

    NoteAt times it can take from a few seconds to a minute to establish communication with the station. The default response timeout for the DVR is set to 30 seconds.

  2. In the station Nav tree Config folder, double-click the Drivers folder.

    The Driver Manager view appears.

    Figure 72. Driver Manager view


    Driver Manager view

    This view manages the NiagaraAX network video drivers.

    • opens the New dialog box.

    • opens the Edit dialog box.

    These dialog boxes allow you to configure network driver properties.

  3. To set up the RapidEye video network driver, click the new button.

    The New dialog boxes appear.

    Figure 73. Use the New dialog boxes to add a Video Driver


    Use the New dialog boxes to add a Video Driver

    When you use the New dialog boxes to add the driver, it appears automatically under the Drivers node of your NiagaraAX station.

    NoteBefore performing any operation, wait for the Rapid Eye Network status to read, “Ok” on the Driver Manager view. The initial connection to the Rapid Eye DVR may take up to 30 seconds to reach an “Ok” status.