eLine Technology ETV_v7 - Manual (Page 118)

ETV System Server Software - User’s Guide Page 118
15.4 External POS/ATM Data Tab
This feature reconfigures data display windows for external data source capability and requires a 3 rd party
interface to operate. The Priority Cameras list is Global between Internal and External POS/ATM Data Types.
15.5 External Data Interface Tab
VIGIL Server has the ability to connect and read data from third party databases, such as access control
panels, coin counters, GPS data, etc. The data source must be network accessible by the DVR. The External
Data is available when searching video footage. Data can be retrieved from a configured data source and
viewed alongside video data.
Click Add or select an existing data source and press Edit. Different connection information is required
depending on the Data Source Type selected. Common information is listed here.
Name The name the Data source will be listed as.
Data Source Type
Select the type of data source from the dropdown list. Supported Data Source types are: ODBC,
SQL Server or Microsoft Access. If the SQL Server type is selected, the default port of 1433 will
be used.
Table The table within the Data Source from which data will be retrieved.
Timestamp Column
In order to display video synchronized with the External Data, a timestamp must be used. Select
the column within the table that contains the most accurate timestamp information.
Priority Camera
If a Priority Camera is selected, then that camera will be used when no other camera is currently
selected in the playback window.
The columns entered into the Column Selection area will be displayed in the search results in the
Column Selection
search window. Each Column Selection has a Columns area indicating the column as it is in the
database and a Name, which will be displayed at the top of the column in the search results. To
remove a column, select the Columns and press delete or backspace.