The DMP IDS plugin supports the DMP XR150 and XR550, panel models. The plugin connects to the DMP panel to fetch panel information, execute panel/area/point/output commands, and monitor real-time events/alarms and displays display them in Velocity.
DMP IDS Panel System Requirements in Velocity
The table lists the required configuration.
Software | Version |
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Velocity | 3.8. |
4.3284 | |
Velocity IDS DMP Plugin | 1.0.3.71 |
Remote Link | 1.94 dated March 6 2020 |
XR550 (Panel Model) | 201 dated February 19 2020 |
Licensing
Licensing Velocity Integration and DMP IDS Plugin
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To obtain a DMP IDS plugin license you will need a licensed Velocity 3.8.24, and a personal computer with email access so you can provide Identiv with information about your Velocity system and receive a license key.
Contact Identiv Sales department to purchase a license for “Velocity IDS Plugin - DMP”.
They will ask you to send them an email message containing the Server ID of your Velocity Server (exchanging this information via email instead of by phone ensures receiving the license key). The Server ID is obtained from the Velocity License Manager.
Open the Velocity License Manager.
If the Velocity Service Control Manager icon is displayed in the Windows taskbar, right-click on it and choose Velocity License Manager from the pop-up menu.
If the Velocity Service Control Manager icon is displayed in the Windows taskbar, right-click on it and choose Velocity License Manager from the pop-up menu.
Click the button after the Server ID to copy that information to the Windows Clipboard, and then paste it into an email message to Identiv so that we can create your license key. (If you do not have email access on your Velocity Server, you can paste the information into a text file and transfer it between computers using a USB drive.)
Close the Velocity License Manager.
After you receive an email containing your license key, copy all the characters between the -- License Key Start and the -- License Key End -- lines (as shown by the yellow highlighted portion of the following screen capture).
If your Velocity Server is on a different computer, paste your license key into the Windows Notepad accessory, save it as a text file, and transfer it between computers using a USB drive. Make sure that the word wrap option is turned off, which is indicated by the absence of a checkmark in front of the Format ▶ Word Wrap command.
Paste the full license key information into the Add / Renew License pane and click the Add / Renew button.
The “License value has been updated successfully” dialog displays.
Click OK to close this dialog, and then verify that the Velocity License Manager shows a new row of information about Velocity IDS Plugin-DMP.
Licensing of the Velocity IDS DMP plug-in is now completed, so you can close the Velocity License Manager.
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Close the Velocity application prior to running the DMP IDS plugin.
Run the DMP IDS Plugin. The IDS framework gets installed along with the DMP IDS plugin.
The installer displays various status messages while the installation proceeds.
Click “Yes” to back up the database before the update.
Click Yes to start the services after the update completes.
Click Yes to start Velocity when the Update completes.
When the following screen is displayed, type in the name and password of the Velocity Services Account and click the OK button. (The name and password of the Velocity Services account were specified when Velocity was installed.)
The default Velocity Services account is named “VelocityServices”. Be sure to prefix the account name with “.\” to specify it’s a local account. For example, .\velocityservices.
To verify that the name and password you entered for the Velocity Services account was correct, try to start the new service by right-clicking on the Velocity Service Control Manager icon (while the other Velocity Services are running) and choosing Start Velocity IDS Service from the pop-up menu.
Confirming successful Installation of IDS Service
Open Velocity application. Select Event Viewer and scroll down to check IDS Service Online software event is generated.
DMP IDS Panel
Remote Link Software
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In the Remote link, navigate to File->Panel Information.
Click New in Panel Information.
In the New Panel window:
Select the panel model from the Model drop-down.
Enter the firmware version of your panel in the Version field.
When you select a panel, the Feature Set displays the available features and panel types. Check the enabled features of the panel for the account you are creating.
Enter the unique identifier code that is assigned for the panel in the Account field. The default account code is 12345.
Click Ok in the New Panel window to save the panel information.
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In the Remote Link, go to System-> Configure->Remote Link as shown.
In the Remote Link Configuration window, click Other tab and select the time zone from the TimeZone drop-down.
Click OK.
Enabling Host Monitoring
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In the Remote Link, go to System-> Configure->Remote Link.
In the Remote Link Configuration window, click Modules tab. Check the Host Monitoring Enabled check box and enter the port number 11002.
Click OK.
Configuring DMP Panels for Reporting Real-Time Events
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In the Remote Link, select the configured Panel.
Select Program-> Communication Paths as shown.
Click Apply and OK.
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In the Remote Link, select the configured Panel.
Select Program-> PC Log Reports as shown.
Configure the Net Ip Address in the field as shown
Enabling Real-Time Reporting for Individual Area, Zones, and Outputs
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In the Remote Link, select the configured Panel.
Select Program-> Zone Information as shown.
In the Zone Information window, click the Advanced tab and check the Real-time Status check box.
Click Apply and Ok.
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Launch Velocity and navigate to Administration->Interfaces Configuration->Velocity Integrations-> IDS Integration.
Double click Add new IDS Panel…
The Add New Panel screen displays.
Enter a Name for the panel.
Select DMP from the Vendor drop-down.
Choose the panel from the Model Type drop-down.
Select your preferred Timezone.
Enter the IP Address for the DMP panel to communicate with Velocity IDS.
Enter the Panel Port number, the default number is 2001.
Enter the Account code that is unique to each panel. The account code is 12345 for the panel.
The Remote Key is like a password but not mandatory.
Click OK after you have finished.
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Expand the panel and click the area folder.
Right-click the area name on your left pane to view the list of commands as shown.
The events include all alarms that are notified based on the configured areas. The table lists the supported event command types with description.
Command | Descri |
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Silence Bells | Allows to silence the alarm bell generated by an event |
Disarm | Allows to Disarm (OFF) system |
All on Instant | Turns on all points with no entry or exit delay |
All on Delay | Turns on all points with entry or exit delay |
Part On Instant | Turns on only some of the points with no entry or exit delay |
Part On Delay | Turns on only some of the points with entry or exit delay |
Force All On Delay | Forces all points to turn on with entry or exit delay |
Force All On Instant | Forces all points to turn on with no entry or exit delay |
Force Part on Delay | Forces only some of the points to turn on with entry or exit delay |
Force Part on Instant | Forces only some of the points to turn on with no entry or exit delay |
Reset Sensors | Resets the sensors in the area from a previous action and returns to normal operation |
DMP IDS Panel Points
Points refer to single points such as doors, windows, fire detection sensors, etc. A group of points comprises an area such as the lobby, conference room, etc.
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The table lists the supported command types:
Command | Description |
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Bypass Point | Bypasses the selected point |
Unbypass Point | Un-bypasses the selected point |
DMP IDS Panel Outputs
Outputs in IDS refers to automatic control of devices in areas such as entry/exit gates or lighting in secured zones.
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The table lists the supported command types:
Command | Description |
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Command Output ON | Turns the output relay ON |
Command Output OFF | Turns the output relay OFF |
Status Viewer
The Status Viewer allows you to view the status of Panels, Areas, Points, and Outputs.
Viewing IDS Panel Objects in Status Viewer
Select Status Viewer from the Main menu.
Click Configure Status Group.
Enter the Status Group name In the Status Viewer Properties window.
From the Filter drop-down list, select the type of component you want to include in this status group. The 'Available' pane is populated with all devices/points corresponding to the selected Filter.
Click the right arrow button, to move the highlighted components in the 'Available' pane to the 'Selected' pane.
Click OK to save and return to the Status Viewer.
The status viewer displays the status of the component that is added Online, through Battery status, and AC Power status.
The Status Group for the corresponding Areas display as shown.
The Status Group for the corresponding Points display as shown.
The Status Group for the corresponding Outputs display displays as shown.
Graphics Viewer
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Traditional Integrated Object Library (VIO) IDS related objects (Panels, Areas, Points, and Outputs).
The new IDS Area construct which allows you to draw a representation of an IDS Area on a map to monitor the associated IDS Area’s Arm and Secure states.
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Select the Object Library check box in the Main menu, the Object Library pane displays.
Expand the Topology folder till you reach the underlying panel, area, points, and output components that you need to place in the drawing are displayed.
Drag the required component from the selected folder to the drawing, and carefully position them at the correct location.
If required, you can modify other features of the objects by right clicking on the object.
The options in the pop-up menu:
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Click Graphics in the Main menu.
In design mode, click Design->Draw and select IDS Area.
Draw the desired area on the map.
The Map IDS constructs to a specific IDS panel Area and configures the IDS Area border and interior as shown.
Typically, the IDS VIOs get plotted on the map as well and you will draw the IDS Area around these plotted VIO objects as shown above.
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In Graphics mode, right click anywhere on the selected IDS Area construct and execute the desired IDS Area command as shown.
In Graphics mode, right click on selected IDS point VIO and execute the desired command as shown.
In Graphics mode, right click on selected IDS output VIO and execute the desired command as shown.
Roles and Permissions
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Login as Velocity Superuser in Velocity Server.
Navigate from Main Menu-> Administration-> Roles->Operators.
The Role Operators window displays.
Select Application Permissions->IDS Panels and enable the role for the desired functions (Add/Delete/Save/View). The operator must have view permission to access the IDS panel and perform any operation.
Select IDS Panels or IDS Areas or IDS Points or IDS Outputs individually to give specific access.
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Right click the Velocity Service Control Manager icon on Windows taskbar and select Settings. The Velocity Settings window displays.
Go to System->Advanced in Velocity Settings.
Enable Restrict alarms and events using Velocity Roles checkbox and click OK.
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