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Cameras: How to use a Wisenet camera with March Networks’ 8000 Series NVRs

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Applies to: Wisenet Cameras, March Networks NVRs

Summary:

This article provides instructions for using a Wisenet camera with March Networks’ 8000 series NVRs.

IMPORTANT: Technicians will need the latest versions of the following software 
from March Networks:
Admin Console – used to manage NVRs, add/edit camera settings in the NVRs
Command Client – used to view live and recorded footage

Step By Step Guide:

Mandatory Configuration

Configure the IP address and password. Then, under Date & Time, set correct Time zone for the site location and enable Daylight saving time. 

NOTE: It is strongly recommended to synchronize camera time to a local or 
internet NTP server. At minimum, confirm the PC time is correct and 
synchronize the camera time with the PC.

Set at least one motion zone in the camera. March Networks’ 8000 NVRs can record continuously, but to review or see motion activity histograms, you need one motion zone enabled in the camera.

NOTE: 8000 series NVRs only work with H.264 profile. H.265 is not available.
NOTE: For NVR firmware, verify with your March Networks contact the version 
needed for the Hanwha camera you are adding into the NVR.

Adding a Camera to a March 8000 NVR

NOTE: It is assumed you have the IP address, camera credentials, and the camera 
is powered up on the subnet of the NVR.

To add a camera:

  1. Open the Admin Console, then click the Task Type dropdown menu and select Installation.


  2. Click the Detect Device icon to search for the 8000 unit.


    The will scan and find the NVR and show it in the window.

    Example: Admin Console completing a search of the NVR.


  3. Click Cameras > Basic and enter the following information:

    Camera Brand - Hanwha

    Camera Model - Review the list as you have multiple options based on if the unit is single sensor or a multi-channel unit. Start by selecting the Generic SUNAPI unit.


    IP Address, Port, Login, and Password


  4. Click Apply to add the unit.

Special Options

Fish-Eye Camera

If the unit is a Fisheye model:

  1. Find the Immervision lens version per model (see Immervision Fisheye Dewarp Lens Codes).

  2. In the Admin Console, check the box next to Panoramic, select the model from step 1 in the Lens dropdown menu, then select a location from the Mounting dropdown menu.


  3. Click Apply to save.

Multi-Channel Unit

If you are adding a multi-channel camera:

NOTE: You will need the same basic camera details as the single sensor above.
  1. Click Cameras > Basic and enter the following information:

    Camera Brand - Hanwha

    Camera Model - select one of the MultiChannel options

    IP Address, Port, Login, and Password
  2. Select the channel number of the unit from the Channel dropdown menu.

  3. Click Apply to save.

Verifying a Camera was Added

To verify a camera was added to the NVR, verify the Status column displays OK and there is a live video feed under Live View. If you do not see a live view, verify the camera settings, IP, and user details are correct.

Viewing Live and Recorded Video Footage 

NOTE: It is assumed you have downloaded the correct Command Client version to 
match the firmware of the NVR. 

To view video footage:

  1. Open the Command Client software from your PC and log in to the NVR with the IP and user credentials.


  2. Select and open the camera.

  3. In the top right corner of the screen, verify the NVR is recording. In the timeline under the image, you will see that the unit is recording continuously. The green histogram shows that the NVR is also able to record or flag motion from the Hanwha camera.

 

 

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