Requirements
The following list includes prerequisites for successfully installing and using Video Framework. The contents of this list and the exact implementation of the items may vary depending on the particular type of video driver, and the particular types of devices that are installed under the Video Framework network.
- NiagaraAX-3.6 or later
From your PC, use Niagara AX 3.6.nn (or later) installed with the ‟installation tool” option selected (‟This instance of Workbench will be used as an installation tool”). This option installs the needed distribution files (.dist files) for commissioning various models of remote JACE® platforms. The dist files are located in your NiagaraAX installation directory under a ‟sw” subdirectory. For details, see ‟About your software database” in the NiagaraAX Platform Guide.
- NiagaraAX license feature for ‟video driver”, ‟remote video”, and specific video vendor driver.
In addition to the ‟videoDriver” feature entry in the license file, (see below), you also need a vendor-specific (for example, ‟nMicrosDvr”) feature entry in the license. Other device limits or point limits may exist in your license as properties associated with those features.
Figure 1 License file with videoDriver and remoteVideo license feature entries
- The following jar files (version 3.6 or later) must be present in your NiagaraAX installation (or already on the target station’s
JACE).
- nDriver.jar
- nHttpDriver.jar
- nIpDriver.jar
- nvideo.jar (provides Video Framework features)
- videoDriver.jar (contains the palette objects used to configure the video network)
- remoteVideo.jar (required for Enterprise Video feature)
- In addition, you need a driver module for the CCTV equipment associated with the purchased driver. For example, ndedicatedMicros.jar is used for Dedicated Micros equipment.
- All components (DVR, cameras and display) are installed, powered on and functioning correctly.
- Network access
Network access between the station and all video devices. This includes the following:
- Device IP address and port number
The device IP address and port number are used to configure UDP communications for the device.
- User name and password for access to all devices, as required.
Credentials are required for http access to devices for configuration, as specified by each individual driver.
- Device IP address and port number