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 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.xxxx |
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
prerequisites
To obtain a DMP IDS plugin license you will need a licensed Velocity 3.8.4, and a personal computer with email access so you can provide Identiv with information about your Velocity system and receive a license key.
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The license key is only valid on the computer with the specified Server ID; it cannot be used on a different computer.
Installation
Installing DMP IDS Plugin
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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
To communicate with Velocity, the XR550 /XR 150 panel must first be configured using the DMP Remote link software with the panel Account code.
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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.
Configuring Remote Link Software for Real-Time Events
To collect real-time events for Velocity DMP IDS, we need the Remote Link Software to be configured in DMP panels.
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If the Remote Link software is installed on a different machine then the panel’s Log Report's IP address should be configured to point to the Velocity Server.
Configuring Time Zone
Follow the steps to configure the time zone.
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 Time Zone drop-down.
Click OK.
Enabling Host Monitoring
To receive real-time events:
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
Changing the Default Transmit Delay
The default transmit delay value of 30 seconds must be changed for real-time events and the panel should be equipped to report real-time events through the PC Log Interface. To do this:
In the Remote Link, select the configured Panel.
Select Program-> Communication Paths as shown.
Click Apply and OK.
Reporting Real Time Event through PC Log Reports
Configuring the panel to report real time events through PC log reports is needed.
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
To enable real time status for each area, zone, and output:
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.
Send panel programming configuration to Panel
When all areas, zones, and outputs have been configured program panel by clicking on Panel | Send
Verify panel reports real-time events to Remote Link Software
Verify real-time events are being reported to Remote Link without delay.
Open Remote Link Real-time viewer (CTL-F10)
Short an input on the panel and verify state change in viewer
or use Remote Link to bypass a zone (Panel | System Status | Zone)
After verifying real-time events are being reported to Remote Link without delay then.
Delete the temporary Communication path used to set the default delay
Update PC Log settings to set IP and port for IDS integration (if different from Remote Link)
Download changes to the panel by clicking on Panel | Send
Adding a DMP IDS Panel
The DMP IDS for the panels must be configured with the desired network parameters such as the desired IP address, remote key, and account number.
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The new panel appears on the right pane and the Areas, Points, and Outputs are automatically displayed and populated on the left pane below the panel like the one shown below.
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Monitoring DMP IDS Panels
The DMP IDS panel status displays the status of all connected panel areas, points, and outputs. The mapped IDS events and the alarms that get generated can be monitored from Event Viewer or Graphics.
DMP IDS Panel Areas
Areas in the IDS Panel define a group of points. The IDS Areas folder displays the areas that are defined in the DMP Panel.
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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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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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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 displays as shown.
Graphics Viewer
The Velocity Graphics module provides a visual interface for interacting with IDS Panels, Areas, Points, and outputs. Graphics supports two different kinds of IDS Objects:
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VIO objects allow you to plot specific IDS objects (panels, areas, points, and outputs) to monitor and control the Velocity Alarm state as well as execute device specific commands. The Velocity Alarm state is the same state as shown in the Velocity Alarm Viewer and you may ACK and Clear Velocity alarms from VIOs just like you can from the Velocity Alarm Window.
The IDS Area construct is different, and it allows you to draw an area that covers a portion of a map to visually represent the IDS Area’s physical coverage. The IDS Area construct displays the IDS Panel Area’s internal ARM and ALARM/SECURE states which are different from the Velocity alarm state (as noted above).
Difference between IDS Area VIO Object and an IDS Area
To illustrate the difference between IDS Area VIO object and an IDS Area consider the following example:
An IDS area goes into alarm and a Velocity Alarm event is displayed in the Velocity Alarm Viewer and the associated IDS Area VIO object in Graphics animates to show that the VIO is in an alarm state. The operator may then acknowledge and clear the Velocity Alarm from either the IDS Area VIO or from the Velocity Alarm Viewer. However, the secure state of the IDS Area construct remains in alarm until the alarm is cleared from the IDS panel (usually from the IDS keypad).
Plotting IDS VIO Objects
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Velocity Graphics must be in Design mode to plot VIO objects. |
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Delete: Removes the velocity object from the drawing area.
Set as Primary: Indicates the Velocity objects in the map that get automatically enabled when set as primary. For example, if you place area 1 on three different maps, you can set area 1 as the primary. Then, if area 1 detects an illegal entry, area 1 automatically appears on the canvas with the area 1 alarm icon displayed.
Configure Device…: Allows to bring up the corresponding configuration screen for that device. For example, if you select this option for a reader, the Reader Properties screen for that reader appears.
IDS Area
The IDS Area feature allows you to create customizable graphical system maps. It enables to
Import floor plans to overlay custom areas and place points/zones and outputs to match specific installations.
Customize the graphics to color code status specific alarm perimeters and interiors.
Control arming, disarming, point/zone status and outputs by selecting spots on the graphical floor plan.
Creating IDS Area
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.
Interacting with IDS VIO Objects and IDS Area Constructs
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
The Roles in Velocity streamline the process of assigning rights and privileges to operators by Velocity server.
The Areas, Points, and Outputs for IDS Panels added through Velocity must be given individual access, in addition to giving overall access to IDS panels. For example, when the operator wants to access specific areas, points/outputs of a panel that is configured, the permissions for each must be given explicitly by the server.
Adding Role based Operators to access IDS Panels, Areas, Points, and Outputs
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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Restricting Alarms and Events using Velocity Roles
The Velocity settings has an option to restrict alarms and events based on operator roles in Velocity. To enable this option:
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.
Limitations
DMP IDS plugin has the following limitation
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