Two RS-485-to-USB adapters have been tested for compatibility with exacqVision: B&B Electronics, model 485USB9F-4W and VSCom, model USB-COMi-TB. The tests used the drivers supplied with the devices, and data has successfully been transmitted and received to and from each adapter. They were also tested in a loopback configuration with the RS-485 port built into an… Continue reading RS-485-to-USB Adapter Compatibility with ExacqVision
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Enabling Automount in Linux
This procedure is useful if you cannot export to a non-optical USB drive using the operating system’s user account. Requirements Non-bootable USB drive with at least 2GB of available space.USBMount.tar.gz file copied to USB drive (file attached below).An exacqVision Server running Ubuntu version 10.04. Notes Only one USB drive can be auto-mounted at a time.… Continue reading Enabling Automount in Linux
exacqVision Windows XP Support
Microsoft has informed consumers that Windows XP is no longer supported as of April 8, 2014. This means that Microsoft no longer supplies security updates for Windows XP. Note the following information about how this affects exacqVision products. Can I upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 on my Exacq-built exacqVision system? Any system built… Continue reading exacqVision Windows XP Support
RAID Setup Using 3ware Controller (RAID 5 or RAID 6)
Part One: Enter the 3ware BIOS Restart the operating system.When prompted, press Alt+3 to enter the 3ware RAID BIOS.Type admin256 as the password.Press any key to acknowledge the warning. Part Two: Remove the Failed Array Select the failed RAID array by highlighting the array (Exportable Unit) and pressing the spacebar.Press Tab to enter the lower… Continue reading RAID Setup Using 3ware Controller (RAID 5 or RAID 6)
Migrating from HDVR to ExacqVision (Legacy)
Features gained by upgrading from HDVR to exacqVision: The Exacq 6.0 Bundle installer consists of three components: This HDVR replacement bundle installer requires user intervention to complete the process. This document includes procedures for each component’s installer. After the HDVR installers are replaced with the exacqVision installers, use exacqVision versions for all future installations. NOTE: After… Continue reading Migrating from HDVR to ExacqVision (Legacy)
Enabling iSCSI Support on exacqVision Systems with Windows Embedded
Early versions of exacqVision systems with the Windows Embedded operating system did not have support for iSCSI. These systems were manufactured in in January and early February 2014. To determine whether a system supports iSCSI, complete the following steps: Open the Start menu.Right-click Computer.Select Manage from the pop-up menu.Double-click Services and Applications.Double-click Services.If Microsoft iSCSI… Continue reading Enabling iSCSI Support on exacqVision Systems with Windows Embedded
Auto Export to Windows Network Share from Windows-based Exacq Server
On a Windows system, exacqVision Server runs as a service. This is desirable because the service starts recording video without user interaction when the system is started. However, this creates an issue with the management of credentials for access to network storage, as the exacqVision Server does not run from a normal user account that… Continue reading Auto Export to Windows Network Share from Windows-based Exacq Server
Cannot Connect to 3ware Controller Via the Webpage
You can install the latest 3ware software version to take care of this issue. Packages are available from Broadcom. You must unzip and install the 3DM2_Software package. After installation, you must also install the WinAVAlarm component and then remove it after installation. A system restart is required after installation. <br> LEGACY INSTRUCTIONS Windows update KB2585542 stops… Continue reading Cannot Connect to 3ware Controller Via the Webpage
ExacqVision Client Auto-start on Linux-based Systems
Every ExacqVision server is preconfigured to automatically start the ExacqVision Client software after system startup. To disable this feature, run the following commands in a Terminal console: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.bak<br>sudo mv /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.bak <br> To reverse this procedure, run the following commands: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.bak /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop<br>sudo mv /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.bak /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop <br> To configure ExacqVision Client… Continue reading ExacqVision Client Auto-start on Linux-based Systems
Motion Not Recorded
Are you seeing colored borders around the live video panels in the exacqVision Client when motion appears to be occurring? <br> Yes: Go to the Camera Time section below.No: Go to the Motion Area section below. NOTE: If the camera is configured to detect motion and also configured for Free Run recording on its schedule… Continue reading Motion Not Recorded