AN-265

Nx Witness Integration
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Contents
Nx Witness Integration ____________________________________________________ 2
Feature Support ........................................................................................................................ 2
Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................. 2
Licensing Requirements ........................................................................................................ 2
Time Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3

Installation _______________________________________________________________ 4
Installing the Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service ................................................................. 4
Check the Service is Running .................................................................................................... 4

Programming Steps _______________________________________________________ 5

Adding the DVR ......................................................................................................................... 5
Adding the Camera(s) ................................................................................................................ 5
Linking a Camera to a Door ....................................................................................................... 6
Including a Camera in a Status Page ......................................................................................... 6

Using an Action to Display a Popup Camera Window for Specific Events ________ 7

Viewing Camera Events within Protege GX ___________________________________ 8

The Camera Window ______________________________________________________ 9

Contact ________________________________________________________________ 10

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Nx Witness Integration
The Nx Witness Video Service provides a seamless integration between Protege GX and an Nx Witness DVR
system, enabling you to control cameras and view live and historical video footage from a single easy to use
interface.
Nx Witness cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, areas, and outputs, allowing you to retrieve footage based
on any change of status, such as when a PIR is triggered or a door is opened. An optional automatic popup can
be enabled, displaying a live video stream on any door event, allowing you to see when someone is at the door
or when a door has been forced open.
The included high level interface (HLI) enables the use of the PTZ triggers and alarm interfaces back to the DVR,
providing full bi-directional exchange of information.
The following instructions outline how to install the Nx Witness Video Service and configure the DVR, cameras,
and doors within Protege GX.

Feature Support
This integration enables you to:
 View live video footage from programmed cameras
 View historic and archived video footage
 Embed cameras into a status page
 Link a camera to a door, an input, an area, or any record using the filter and camera assignment
 View live or archived video footage directly from an event associated with a camera
 Launch a camera view window when a specific event occurs
 View Motion Detected, and Camera Input events within Protege GX
 Send PTZ pre-set commands to the Nx Witness system in response to a Protege GX event filter.

Prerequisites
This integration requires:
 An operational Protege GX system (with software version 4.2.228.2 or higher)
 The Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service (version 1.0.0.8 or higher)
 .NET Framework 4.6.1 or above
 An operational Nx Witness VMS system
Please refer to the ICT website (https://www.ict.co/DVR-NVR-Systems) for a list of supported models.
The relevant number of Protege GX camera licenses and an HLI license (if required).

Licensing Requirements
The base Protege GX license includes unlimited number of DVRs, the HLI and one camera. If additional
cameras are required, further camera licenses can be purchased in blocks of 10 or blocks of 50.
The camera license covers the video to Protege GX component. HLI enables bi-directional communication
between Protege GX and the DVR system. Note that this is separate to the live and archived video display
which is covered with a camera license.

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Time Settings
DVR integrations rely on the time being accurately configured for both the hardware and the operating systems
being used on site.
To ensure that the system is keeping precise time, all devices should be set to synchronize with the same NTP
time server. NTP servers work by sending accurate time information periodically to the system. Many corporate
organizations have these running on their network and you can simply enter the IP address of the NTP Server,
although any public NTP server can be used. Finding an NTP server relevant to your region is usually as simple
as a quick web search.

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Installation
Installing the Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service
The Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service must be installed on the server and each client machine that uses
the integration.
1. Run the Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service.exe file to launch the Protege GX Nx Witness Video service
install wizard and click Next.
2. Select Complete then click Next.
3. Click Install.
4. Enter the Service Port Number used by the integration (8070 is the default) and click Next.
5. Click Finish.

Check the Service is Running

The services used by the integration must be running for Protege GX to be able to communicate with the Nx
Witness system.
1. Open the Services snap-in:
 Press the Windows + R keys.
 Type services.msc into the search bar and press Enter.
2. Navigate through the list of services and locate the Protege GX Nx Witness Video Service.
3. Ensure that the service has started automatically. If it hasn't, right click the service and select Start.

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Programming Steps
Adding the DVR
1. From the main menu, navigate to Monitoring | Setup | DVRs.
2. Add a DVR record and enter the required options:
 Enter the IP Address of the Nx Witness DVR server.
 Enter the DVR Port of the Nx Witness DVR server.
 Set the DVR Type to Custom.
 Set the Service Port that was configured in the NX Witness Video Service installation. This option is only
visible once the DVR Type is set to Custom.
Note: the Service Port must be defined for the integration to work correctly.
3. Enable the Monitor Events from this DVR/NVR option to start logging HLI events from the DVR.
 The operator can then right click the event and select the camera to view the footage archived at the
time the event was logged. Note that for camera motion events, the Monitor Events option must also be
selected in the camera settings.
4. If authentication is required, enable Login Required and enter the Username and Password required to
access the DVR.

Adding the Camera(s)

Once the DVR has been configured, you can add a record for each of the installed cameras enabling you to
view live and historical (archived) video feeds directly from a status page, floor plan, or event window.
1. From the main menu, navigate to Monitoring | Setup } | Cameras.
2. Add a new camera.
3. Set the Type to DVR and select the DVR you created earlier.
4. Select the [...] button to open the Select Camera window.
5. Highlight the camera you want to use and click Select.
6. Set the required Display options:
 Show Sidebar Controls in Status Page: When enabled, displays playback controls when the camera
feed is used in a status page.
 Stretch Image: When enabled, the aspect ratio adjusts with the screen to show the full image.
 Floor Plan: Defines the floor plan that is associated with the camera.
7. Enable the Monitor Events option if you wish to log events from the DVR.
This setting is used in conjunction with the Monitor Events from this DVR option of the DVR record and
enables certain camera events to be logged from the DVR/NVR. The operator can then right click the event
and select the camera to view the footage archived from the time the event was logged.

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Linking a Camera to a Door
Linking a camera to a door enables you to view a live or archived feed by right clicking a door record or any
associated door event. Cameras can also be linked to inputs, outputs, or areas, allowing you to track any status
changes, such as when a PIR is triggered or an area is disarmed, or whenever specific events occur (using
event filters and the actions).
The door auto camera popup settings enable you to display a window with the live camera feed whenever a
door event is triggered or if a door forced open.
1. Select the door you wish to link the camera to (from the main menu, Programming | Doors).
2. Choose the Entry and Exit cameras to be used.
3. Depending on where the camera is located, you may wish to use the same camera for both entry and exit,
or select a different camera for each.
4. Set the required Auto Camera Popup options:
 Auto Camera Popup on Any Door Event: When enabled, displays a popup window showing a live
camera feed when any door event is triggered.
 Auto Camera Popup on Door Forced Event: When enabled, displays a popup window showing a live
camera feed when a forced door event is triggered.
 Select the Camera to be displayed in the popup window.
5. Save your changes.

Including a Camera in a Status Page

1. Open the Status Page Editor (Monitoring | Setup | Status Page Editor) and create a new status page by
clicking Add and choosing the layout required, or select an existing status page to update.
2. Select the panel you wish to display the camera in, and set the Type to Camera.
3. Choose the Camera to display.
4. Save your changes.

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Using an Action to Display a Popup Camera
Window for Specific Events
Actions can be used to automatically trigger a live popup window when specific events occur, such as when a
door is left open or when access to a particular door is denied.
Create a new action (from the main menu, select Events | Actions).
1. Set the Type to Popup Camera Window.
2. Select the Event Filter that will trigger the action.
3. Select which camera to use. You can choose from:
 Default Camera Associated with Event
 Door Entry Camera
 Door Exit Camera
 Select Camera from List.
4. Click Save to create the Action.

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Viewing Camera Events within Protege GX
Cameras can be linked to doors, inputs, outputs, or areas. Right-clicking these items from a status list or
programming window opens a menu with manual control options. For example, right-clicking a door provides
options to lock/unlock or display a live camera view.
If an event has a camera associated, a small yellow camera icon appears to the left of an event.
Right-clicking the event, enables you to view the archived footage for the camera at the time the event was
logged.

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The Camera Window
The camera window displays a split view showing archived and live camera footage.
1. The top left window displays a 5 second looping video centered 2 seconds either side of the time of the
event
2. The top right window displays a 30 second controllable window centered 15 seconds either side of the time
of the event. Drag the slider to adjust the frame that is shown to any point within the 30 second period
3. The main lower window displays the live camera view
4. The options on the right provide control over the current view:
 The Live View Controls provide PTZ camera control buttons allowing you to control a PTZ enabled
camera
 The Archive View Controls allow you to select any date and time in the past
Select the tab on the side to switch between the two views as required

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