The Quick Add tab, found on the Add IP Cameras page of the exacqVision Client is a recently added feature. Introduced in version 24.03, this feature accelerates the configuration and addition of supported camera models to your exacqVision system.
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Quick add requires both exacqVision Server and exacqVision Client versions 24.03 or higher. Only Illustra Pro and Flex Gen3/4 cameras are supported at this time. The Flex Multisensor (IFS16-M10-BT03) does not support Quick Add.
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Pro Tip: If your Illustra IQ cameras are eligible for free licensing, apply your updated license key prior to adding cameras to avoid consuming paid camera channels. Contact your integrator or dealer for details.
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Cloudvue’s cloud-based recording solution provides the ability to record and playback audio. Many models of Illustra IQ cameras configured for Camera to Cloud (C2C) recording with Cloudvue’s services provide audio capabilities. Check your specific Illustra IQ camera model to determine audio support.
Considering audio quality, refer to manufacturer recommendations and guidelines on microphone selection and installation placement.
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When examining your Illustra IQ camera, locate the I/O terminals. Determine which terminals are used for audio input. Examples from different models of Illustra IQ cameras are pictured below.
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You will need a microphone with a pre-amplifier capable of producing a line level output that can be connected directly to the camera’s audio inputs.
If using a mic level output microphone, you will need a mic pre-amp to boost the audio to line level output for connection to the rear audio input terminals. Some microphones on the market have built-in pre-amps and others may require an external pre-amp.
There are many analog microphone options on the market. This article will focus on the Louroe Verifact A microphone used with an APR-1 single zone base station since it is a very commonly encountered device.
Looking at the back of a Louroe base station you will see that there are terminal inputs to connect your microphone to the base station and RCA style jacks for input and output.
The terminals on the microphone and base station are marked A, B, and C. Connect A on the mic to A on the base station, B to B, and C to C.
Since the audio output from the Louroe base station is an RCA jack and the camera does not have RCA audio inputs, you have two options. You may strip the wire end of a common RCA to RCA audio cable or purchase an RCA to bare wire cable. These may be found online and have already been striped and separated for you.
Connect the RCA connector to the audio output of the base station. With the bare end of the wire you’ll connect the conductor wire to the positive audio input terminal. In most cases this will be red. Connect the ground wire to the negative/ground audio input terminal, this will usually be black.
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Prior to changing the camera to Cloudvue Mode you will need to enable audio functions.
NOTE: Audio recording is restricted by law in many areas so this is disabled by default. Check the laws for audio monitoring and recording in your area prior to use since these can vary from video recording laws.
If your camera is already in Cloudvue Mode you will need to factory default it, then log into it as you would a standard IP camera using your web browser. Follow the camera manual’s steps for factory defaulting the device and accessing it within your web browser.
After enabling audio, you will enable Cloudvue Mode.
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Follow the steps listed elsewhere for adding video devices to your Cloudvue account.
From your Cloudvue Settings page, select the Devices tab.
Beneath the C2C Settings section, click the Audio tab. This tab features a volume slider, which you may need to use to adjust for your installation. Note, the checkbox beside the Mute setting is disabled, stating it is in the ‘Off’ position. This is the default behavior and allows audio to be recorded. Checking the box, changing it to ‘On’, will mute all audio and nothing will be recorded or heard. 
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The Archive search timeline in Cloudvue does not require that audio channels be selected and does not display audio on the timeline. When playing recorded video, the associated audio will automatically be played back with the corresponding video and is included with saved clips.
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After logging into your Illustra camera for the first time, accepting the End User License Agreement, and creating a Host ID, you will be asked to select a security mode.
Enhanced is selected by default. As the message indicates, Enhanced will automatically select several advanced security options, such as enabling additional authentication needs, like forcing the creation of a non-default username, and requiring HTTPS. Regardless of the selection chosen on initial setup, individual settings can always be changed later by navigating to Security Status, under the Security menu.
Selecting ‘Enhanced’ Security performs the following:
Changing any of the security settings only requires you to click the Edit link beside the listed option. Some settings offer the ability to change port numbers and some offer additional setting fields to configure.
Notice that Onvif Discovery may be individually disabled on this page as well. Clicking the Edit link for Onvif Discovery redirects to the Remote Access options page. This permits you to disable Onvif Discovery, or require Onvif User Authentication.
The Users configuration page permits additional user accounts to be created, in which a user role is assigned. Enabling Onvif User Authentication directs the camera to only accept commands from authenticated users.
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Preparing Illustra cameras for Network Loss Recording with exacqVision server.
Configuration steps for Network Loss Recording recording:
Note: There must be motion during the downtime to have the camera record to the SD card. The resulting file will be requested by exacqVision after re-connection.
Note:Network loss recording will not be triggered on a Server restart only motion can be triggered for this event.