
XX112-36-00 Rev 909 Kollector Hybrid Network Digital Video Recorder Introducing ViconNet • 1
Chapter 1
Introducing ViconNet
This chapter introduces the ViconNet system and includes the following sections:
• What Is ViconNet?, page 1, provides a brief overview of the ViconNet system.
• What Is the Kollector?, page 2, describes the Kollector recorders.
• How Does ViconNet Work?, page 2, describes overall functionality of the ViconNet system.
• ViconNet Products, page 6, provides a brief description of the main ViconNet components and the
software options available.
• UPS System Requirements, page 9, outlines the main ViconNet system requirements.
• System Architecture, page 10, illustrates the ViconNet system architecture.
• Front Panel Indicators, page 11, explains the Kollectors front panel’s LED indicators.
What Is ViconNet?
ViconNet is a complete video surveillance solution that may include a variety of workstations, recording and
storage devices, cameras, monitors, encoders and decoders. All these are connected over an Ethernet
network and communicate with each other via ViconNet management software. ViconNet is a fully scalable
solution, appropriate for small or large installations and can make use of a variety of transmission methods,
including IP. All devices in a ViconNet network can communicate with each other, which enables tremendous
control and flexibility regarding how and from where surveillance video is monitored and managed. For
example, a global corporation with many sites can merge its surveillance operations into one ViconNet
system, with cameras at one location providing video that can be viewed, reviewed and stored on the other
side of the world. Various authority levels may be assigned to ViconNet users at each location, allowing for
different levels of access and control of the system.
ViconNet version 5 provides an open platform that allows integration with IP cameras, encoders and IP edge
devices, including megapixel cameras, from numerous industry-leading manufacturers. Additionally, the
ViconNet interface has integrated ViconNet VI video intelligence. It also allows integration with leading access
control systems; these integrations may require additional 3
rd
party software. With version 5, there is support
for the ViconNet GUI on a widescreen monitor (16:9 and 16:10). In addition, ViconNet 5 can be executed as a
service enabling to use all ViconNet abilities in server-like environments.
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