March Networks Command

The March Networks Command integrated system provides video management integration.

Definitions

VMS — Video Management System.

CES — Command Enterprise Server. The management server for March Networks Command.

Recording Server — A recording server is where cameras are located in the VMS and where footage is recorded and saved to.

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 March Networks Command integrated system is compatible with:

  • 8000 Series Hybrid Recorders (v8.5.0 or greater)
  • 8000 Series Tribrid Recorders (v8.5.0 or greater)
  • 9000 Series IP Recorders (v8.5.0 or greater)
  • Command Recording Server (v2.0.0 or greater)
  • Command Enterprise Server (v2.0.0 or greater)

Prerequisites

Software Minimum Version
.NET Framework 4.7.2

When completing your setup, be sure to have the March Networks Command documentation available for reference.

Communication Configuration

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

Address The IP address or host name of the CES.
Port The Port number for the CES connection. By default, it is:
  • 80 for HTTP connections
  • 443 for HTTPS connections
Username The Username for the CES user. This is typically a user created specifically for the Runtime connection.
Password The Password for the CES user.
Note: Red X indicates an invalid or out of range value given for field.

Assets

Camera Asset

This asset represents a camera in the March Networks Command system.

Required Property Grid Fields

Device Channel ID The identifier of the Device Channel containing the camera video feed.

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Supported States

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.
Normal The asset is online and in its default state.
Masked The asset has been masked over its true state.
Acknowledged An asset alarm has been acknowledged.
Fault An issue has been detected in a connected asset.

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 March Networks Command 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.

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.