Category: exacqVision Hardware

Upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision Server with Active iSCSI Configuration to exacqVision 5.8 (Legacy)

When upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision server to exacqVision 5.8, the existing mount point for an active iSCSI connected drive might not be recognized. To work around this issue, complete the following steps after the upgrade is complete: <br> <br> exacqVision Client should now display the correct mount paths on the Extended tab on the Storage… Continue reading Upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision Server with Active iSCSI Configuration to exacqVision 5.8 (Legacy)

Are All ONVIF-conformant Cameras Compatible with ExacqVision Systems?

The streaming profile of ONVIF (Profile S) provides a standard interface for streaming video and audio between conformant devices (cameras or encoders) and clients (VMS). The ExacqVision VMS is listed as an ONVIF Profile S-conformant client. Extensive testing with a wide variety of ONVIF Profile S-conformant cameras has revealed enough inconsistency that Exacq does not explicitly… Continue reading Are All ONVIF-conformant Cameras Compatible with ExacqVision Systems?

Replacing SATA Power Cable in ExacqVision System

(NOTE: This procedure covers the replacement of a SATA power cable to an optical drive and hard drive in an ExacqVision system, as described by TAB 2013-01. If you need to replace the SATA power cable on a system with a Stretch capture board, please visit Article 2328.) <br> To replace a SATA power cable in an… Continue reading Replacing SATA Power Cable in ExacqVision System

H.264 Camera Configuration for Time-lapse Recording

H.264 compression uses a Group of Pictures (GOP) or Group of Video (GOV) to define how many P-frames are sent between each I-frame. (I-frames are complete pictures, whereas P-frames are partial frames reconstructed based on the last I-frame and all the P-frames in between.) Time-lapse recording stores I-frames. If time-lapse recording is configured at short… Continue reading H.264 Camera Configuration for Time-lapse Recording

Joystick Z-Axis on Mac-based exacqVision Client

When using a joystick on Mac-based exacqVision Client software, Z-Axis operations do not work correctly. On an exacqVision Surveillance Keyboard (and most other devices), the joystick’s Z-Axis is mapped to the action of twisting the joystick, which is used to control zoom functions. On some keyboards, zoom functionality can be mapped to a programmable button.… Continue reading Joystick Z-Axis on Mac-based exacqVision Client

Resetting the Power Supply Alarm

Description  Exacq built systems with redundant power supplies will emit an audible alarm in the event of a power failure. Here is how to silence the various models so you can enjoy peace and quiet while determining the cause of the failure. Product  Solution The following photos show the location of the mute button on… Continue reading Resetting the Power Supply Alarm

Are Microsoft Windows Updates Enabled on ExacqVision Systems?

By default, Microsoft’s automatic Windows updates are not enabled on ExacqVision systems. There are no known ExacqVision compatibility issues with any currently available Windows updates. However, if you decide to apply Windows updates your ExacqVision system, we suggest that you apply only the critical updates. Do not apply optional updates. NOTE: If your Windows update settings… Continue reading Are Microsoft Windows Updates Enabled on ExacqVision Systems?

exacqVision Drives Incorrectly Marked as Read Only in Ubuntu Linux

If a hard drive in an Ubuntu Linux-based exacqVision system has an error in its file system, it could be marked as read only. This could cause a failure in the process of storing recorded video. Starting with version 4.9, exacqVision detects whether a drive is read only. To determine whether a hard drive is… Continue reading exacqVision Drives Incorrectly Marked as Read Only in Ubuntu Linux