When security integrators are setting up a video management system like PVMS, they often need to set up multiple new cameras simultaneously. This could be due to a physical security project expansion, system maintenance, or new installations. Perspective VMS® includes a camera discovery tool that simplifies this process.
PVMS Discover Cameras quickly identifies which cameras are online. An administrator or technician looking to import the configurations for one or more cameras can use the Discover Cameras feature to speed up the process.
If a technician is trying to add new cameras on a network or see which cameras are online, the LENSEC Support Team recommends using Discover Cameras to return a list of available cameras on the network. This list can be filtered to include cameras already set up in PVMS or not. Utilizing Discover Cameras reduces the need to rely on 3rd party or manufacturer-provided utilities since the tool is built right into Perspective VMS®.
Automated discovery of cameras on the local network is available for those models supporting ONVIF Profile ‘S.’ The feature is available by navigating to ADMINISTRATION > CAMERAS, then selecting the DISCOVER CAMERA button.
If LENSEC Partner integrator technicians need support, call (713) 395-0800 + Option 1 or email [email protected] for assistance.
