Genetec Omnicast

The Genetec Omnicast integrated system provides VMS integration.

Definitions

Video Management System (VMS) — A system that provides management of network cameras.

Setup

See the Data Servers page for information on configuring driver communication.

Note: Asset Multi-Select is not available for this integrated system.

Compatibility

The Genetec Omnicast integrated system is compatible with Omnicast 4.X and 5.10.

Prerequisites

Software Minimum Version
IPFusion — Genetec Omnicast 1.2
.NET Framework 4.7.2
Important: To use this system, you will require a license for the Genetec SDK. For the license, you will need to use this part number: GSC-1SDKDELCOGenetecService

When completing your setup, be sure to have the Genetec Omnicast documentation available for reference.

Communication Configuration

In the integrated system configuration panel, you will find the Communication Settings. The below information is required.

Genetec Server The IP Address or host name of the Genetec Server.
Username The Username for the Genetec account. This is typically a user created specifically for the Runtime connection.
Password The Password associated with the Genetec account.
Status Poll Rate How frequently (in seconds) Runtime polls the Genetec server for asset statuses.
Note: Red X indicates an invalid or out of range value given for field.

Ports

These ports must be open in your network firewall for the integration to work.

Purpose Default Value Configurable
Dataserver 9527 Yes
Debug Tools 9577 No

Assets

Camera Asset

This asset represents a camera in the Genetec system.

Important: Genetec camera video feeds cannot be displayed in Video Viewers or VideoFusion.

Required Property Grid Fields

Genetec ID The ID of the camera in the Genetec System.

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Supported States

Normal The asset is online and in its default state.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.
Recording The camera is Recording video.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

PTZ Commands

Important: PTZ commands can only be used by PTZ capable cameras
Name Description Configuration Parameters
PTZ Up Moves a camera up.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Down Moves a camera Down.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Left Moves a camera Left.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Right Moves a camera Right.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Up Left Moves a camera Up and to the Left.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Up Right Moves a camera Up and to the Right.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Down Left Moves a camera Down and to the Left.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Down Right Moves a camera Down and to the Right.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Stop Stops PTZ movement for a camera.
PTZ Zoom In Zooms a camera In.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
PTZ Zoom Out Zooms a camera Out.

PTZ Speed — The Speed at which a PTZ movement takes place.

Is Continuous — A checkbox that determines whether PTZ movement is relative (moves when instructed only) or Continuous (moves until instructed to stop).
Aux Set Sets the Aux of a camera. Aux Number — The Aux in/out that will be set.
Aux Clear Clears the Aux of a camera. Aux Number — The Aux in/out that will be cleared.
PTZ Preset Moves a camera to a Preset location. Preset Number — The ID of the configured Preset to go to.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

Component Asset

This asset represents a component of the Genetec system.

Required Property Grid Fields

Component Selection The type of component this asset represents. Options are:
  • Directory — The main server application required to provide a centralized catalog for all other Omnicast services and applications on the system. From the Directory, applications view and establish connections as well as receive centralized configuration information.
  • Gateway — The service providing seamless connections between all Omnicast applications in the system, acting as a doorway to the Directory. This is regardless of whether they are on the same LAN or not. Multiple Gateways can be installed on large Omnicast systems to provide increased service availability and load balancing.
  • Virtual Matrix — Omnicast server application providing all of the functionality expected from a traditional CCTV matrix, without the associated hardware limitations. Unlike the hardware counterparts, the Virtual Matrix offers an infinite number of inputs and outputs. This application has no location limitations, making it possible for it to manage video feeds from all over the world.

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Supported States

Normal The asset is online and in its default state.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

System Asset

This asset represents the connection state of the system.

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Supported States

Normal The asset is online and in its default state.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
No Communication Communication has been lost with the driver or asset. This status can also occur if the communication configuration for the system or asset is invalid.
Note: This status is required in all status tables.

See the Configure a Status Table page for more information on configuring status tables.

Supported Commands

Mask Mask the asset's true state.
Acknowledge Acknowledge an asset alarm.
Reset Resets the asset to its true hardware state.
Cancel Deselects all selected assets.

See the Command Tables page for more information on configuring command tables.

Workflow Integration

System Commands

System commands are commands executed through Workflows at the system level. For more information about Workflows, see the Workflows section.

Callup Live Camera to Genetec Monitor

Brings up live camera feed from a camera to a monitor tile.

Table 1. Parameters
Asset Id The Asset Id of the camera whos feed will be used.
Monitor Id The Id of the Monitor that the feed will be displayed on.
Tile Number The Number that corresponds with the Tile of the monitor that the feed will be displayed on.

Bookmark Camera

Adds a Bookmark to the Genetec Omnicast system starting and ending at a specific time.

Table 2. Parameters
Asset Id The Asset Id of the camera whos feed will be used.
Description The Description of the Bookmark.

Toggle Output

Toggles a component asset's Output.

Table 3. Parameters
Output Number The Number for the output to be toggled.

Toggle Output Inverse

Toggles the Inverse of a component asset's Output.

Output Number The Number for the output to be inversely toggled.

Troubleshooting

Logs from the driver and Runtime can be viewed in the Debug Tools client. These messages contain information which can provide further context for issues during initialization, or while actively running. This can help diagnose problems.