Explaining NTP

Time synchronization is an often overlooked concept in computer networking. The Network Time Protocol, also just shortened to NTP, is a network protocol and standard that allows distributed computers to synchronize their time. Why is this important? Keeping proper time on computers, particularly when dealing with several computers communicating with each other, is important for… Continue reading Explaining NTP

Incorrect Timestamps

Issue: exacqVision Server may cause incorrect frame timestamps for some cameras that are using RtspPI or AxisPI plugins. Workaround: None Version Affected 20.06.4 and earlier Resolution: A new Override is available for RtspPI and AxisPIThe Override will prevent the server from auto adjusting timestamps and will trust verbatim what comes from camera. The server generates… Continue reading Incorrect Timestamps

Time Settings and Time Zone Information

Background Information The Windows or Linux (Ubuntu) operating system time of your exacqVision Server host should be set to the local time and time zone where it is located. It is often desirable to synchronize the system to a central time server, rather than rely on the internal clock of the recording server. There are… Continue reading Time Settings and Time Zone Information