Posted on March 22, 2023

Uniview Tri-Guard IP Cameras combine Active Deterrence and Analytics

Uniview Tri-Guard IP Cameras combine Active Deterrence and Analytics

Why do I need Tri-Guard Cameras?

Uniview Tri-Guard IP Cameras combine Active Deterrence and Analytics to deliver a solution that focuses on prevention. In the traditional security industry, your conventional IP cameras can face some unique challenges. Most surveillance systems are good at documenting occurrences and providing you with evidence. Also, the majority of todays newer systems provide some sort of notifications of events but not very accurately. In fact, some people get so many false alerts that they just stop looking at them. False alarms can be caused by birds, leaves, dogs and numerous other things that are not a threat to your property.

Image Capture at Night

In addition, you may already know that a majority of security cameras, whether they are IP or HD use IR Illuminators to produce Black and White Images at night. Some of these are pretty detailed but none will provide the detail you will see in a full color image. The Tri-Guard series of IP Cameras from Uniview addresses these issues to provide you with a much more proactive solution to perimeter and property protection.

Tri-Guard Solutions

So we talked about your alerts and recorded video being good for documentation. However, what if your system could let you know before something happens, and allow you to interact to stop it? We also covered false alarms. If you have ever experienced this, you know what a benefit it would be to eliminate the false ones and deliver only useable alerts. So what if you could identify an issue accurately, interact with it before there is an issue, and see the images in detailed Full Color even in the darkest night? Well, now you can!

The Tri-Guard Cameras combine Advanced Analytics (SIP), Active Deterrence and Colorhunter to prevent crimes, especially at night.

Smart Intrusion prevention (SIP) Advanced Analytics

Smart intrusion prevention significantly reduces false alarm caused by leaves, birds and lights and other incidentals. Your alerts are more accurately focused and triggered by actual events such as human and vehicle entry into the scene. Therefore, false alarms are greatly reduced. In addition, you are also able to set up perimeters and Line Crossing. That means you can quickly determine if the alert involves a threat before they get too far onto your property.

Active Deterrence

The Active Deterrence Function is activated once a subject is in view. Based on your pre-set conditions, the strobe light will come on and a sound warning will be played. There are several pre-programmed audio warnings, but you can also create your own. The built in Mic and Speaker are activated and you can talk through the camera if needed. There are three different Active Modes: IR Mode displays the scene in Black and White (at night but color in the day) Warm Light Mode keeps the scene illuminated and therefore in full color and Dual Light Mode which can stay in Black and White if nothing is happening and automatically switch to flashing light and alarm if a stranger enters the scene.

Colorhunter

As we touched on in the above paragraph, Colorhunter Technology consists of a built in Light that floods an area with light. Lets face it, Color images are much more detailed and forensically valuable than Black and White images. Uniview Tri-Guard Cameras employ a warm light integrated into the camera for better, more accurate footage. Keep in mind that the light itself can aide in prevention.

Smart LED: automatic intensity adjustment prevents overexposure
Two Warm LEDs: further complementary light distance and performance
Friendly Lighting: ColorHunter IP camera use warm LEDs that are friendly to human eyes

The combination of lighting modes make these cameras extremely flexible and adaptable to multiple environments.

Additional Notes on Tri-Guard IP Cameras

High Resolution and Frame Rates

Tri-Guard Cameras come in 4MP, 5MP, and 8MP Resolution and can operate at 30FPS (Frames per Second) for high resolution clear video images.

Dual-Way Talk (Two Way Talk)

The dual-way talk function helps security guards or property owners/managers to monitor and control areas more effectively without extra loudspeaker. In addition, there are several pre-programmed messages that can be set to automatically warn an intruder.

Tri-Guard becomes a valuable asset for various types of property management and protection

Tri-Guard IP Cameras provide a stepped up version of security management by allowing you to actively assess possible threats. If you have questions about these cameras for your application, just give us a shout! We are happy to assist before and after the sale with Free Lifetime In House Technical Support.

Here are a list of the Tri-Guard models available:

*All 2.8mm models are also available in 4.0mm.

Your Favorite Uniview Supplier!

877-880-7728

Posted on December 18, 2022

Akuvox and Uniview Integration and interoperability

Akuvox and Uniview Integration and Interoperability

Many of you have asked us about Akuvox and Uniview Integration.

We are excited to announce that Akuvox and Uniview are fully interoperable. If you are a security integrator, you have probably has clients that require both Surveillance and Access Control for their business or building. There is now a solution that employs two great manufacturers for full integration. Akuvox Smart Door Phones and Indoor Monitors are now fully interoperable with Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs! Therefore, you can now offer your clients a more cohesive solution across the board.

Building managers are constantly looking for a way to monitor their buildings more efficiently. In addition to convenience, a cohesive solution provides added security for their tenants or employees. Since most buildings these days have surveillance as well as some type of access control solution, integration is important. If you can offer a solution that incorporates both surveillance and access control in an interoperable platform, you are one step ahead of the game!

Akuvox offers a variety of Video Door Phones, Intercoms, and Indoor Monitors along with commercial Access Control. In turn, Uniview offers a large selection of user friendly and robust IP Network Solutions for Surveillance. We stock both options here at Ellipse Security.

Akuvox and Uniview Integration: How it Works:

Akuvox Video Intercoms and Access Control

Uniview IP Camera Solutions

Designing a cohesive security solution can be intricate and be detailed. Because of this, we are always happy to assist you with the process. We love to talk to people about Security Cameras and Access Control! So, give us a call at 877-880-7728!

Posted on December 5, 2022

How to use a Uniview DVR (XVR) as an Encoder for Analog Cameras

How to use a Uniview DVR as an Encoder

In this post we will discuss how to use a Uniview DVR as an Encoder for BNC/Analog cameras. As an Integrator or a Security System manager, many of you have run into a situation where a client has existing Analog (Coax) Cameras but wants to upgrade to IP. Of course, they may also want to use most or all their existing analog cameras along with the newer IP Cameras.

Since having two separate surveillance systems, with two separate logins can seem like a cumbersome proposition to your client, you probably have looked into using Video Encoders. If you have investigated the use of Video Encoders in this situation, then you have undoubtedly realized how expensive they are. In fact, in many cases, they make using legacy analog cameras and cabling almost cost prohibitive. In addition, the more cameras that need to be converted, the more expensive it gets.

Here is a different option for you.

For the sake of clarity, we will look at the following example. Let’s say your client has a 16 Channel DVR with 16 Analog or HD Analog BNC Cameras. Those cameras are connected to the DVR using coax cables and may include several difficult runs. Your client wants to upgrade to IP Cameras and needs to add up to 16 IP Cameras to fully cover their facility. You can use a Uniview 16 Channel XVR in conjunction with a Uniview 32 Channel NVR to accomplish this.

Cost Savings using a Uniview DVR as an Encoder:

A Uniview XVR at around $300.00 or less, is far less than current Encoder Options. In fact, using encoders for a 16-camera application would run anywhere from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00. In addition, you will generally spend less time implementing a Uniview XVR in conjunction with a Uniview NVR, thus saving labor costs. If your client has more than 16 Analog Cameras, you can even use (2) 16 Channel UNV XVRs and a 64 Channel UNV NVR. Keep in mind, for these scenarios, both the XVR and NVR must be Uniview. An additional benefit is that the Analog cameras will have recording redundancy since the DVR is still recording as normal.

How it works:

Add Coax Analog Cameras to your XVR
Set XVR up on Network
Set NVR up on Network
Add IP Cameras to PoE/NVR
Add in Analog camera from XVR to NVR using EZStation

This scenario will make your client grateful and also make them more likely to use your services as they continue to upgrade or expand. Since all of their cameras are centralized on the NVR, they will have a streamlined application and ease of operation. Also, all of the cameras will be recording on their respective NVR channels, both IP and Analog. This scenario can be used with larger applications as well by using multiple XVRs.

Uniview XVR Options

Uniview NVR Options

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 877-880-7728.

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Posted on November 21, 2022

Control4 now supports Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs

Control4 now supports Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs

Uniview now has integrated with Control4, a provider of automation and networking systems who offering a personalized and unified smart home systems. Control4 is used to automate and control connected devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, intercom, and security. Therefore, If you are a Control4 Dealer, you can now use Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs in your application. Many of you have asked us about the compatibility and it is now here!

Integration to Control4 allows home owners to view and control cameras live on Control4 interfaces. In addition, it also provides smart events for automation like motion sensing to turn on your Control4 integrated lighting. If you would like to learn more, please call us at 877-880-7728.

The integration driver is powered by Chowmain. It allows integration of your UNV PTZ and Fixed IP cameras either direct or through a Uniview NVR with the following functionality?

Auto setup of camera RTSP stream and Snapshot to be Control4 compatible
Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Preset functionality for PTZ cameras
Wiper On / Off command for compatible cameras
Light On / Off command for compatible cameras
Heater On / Off command for compatible cameras
IR On / Off command for compatible cameras
Event notifications – Motion, Tamper, Audio

What cool things can we do with this driver?

Choose which stream to utilize with the driver.
The driver’s Auto setup functionality makes configuration of the cameras quick and easy.
Access IP camera live streams when behind a NVR.
Access to currently active events that you can bind to sensors for audio detection, motion detection and tamper.
Trigger camera commands via the Programming tab.
Ability to change the camera resolution to better match Control4’s preferred resolution.

What site setups does this driver support?

One or more standalone cameras connected to shared network switch without a NVR.
Cameras physically connected to your NVR.
The combination of Cameras physically connected to your NVR including one or more cameras connected to a shared network switch that are added to the NVR.

What models will this work for?

This driver is developed using Uniview’s LAPI and is compatible with all models on NVR and Cameras. Therefore, any of the Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs in our store are supported.

Get Started!

You can find Uniview IP Cameras and NVRs on our site:

Use the link below to get the Uniview Driver for Control4:

Ellipse Security, Inc.

904-996-0061

877-880-7728

Posted on March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021

Uniarch Entry Level IP Surveillance

Uniarch Entry Level IP Surveillance Cameras and Systems

What is Uniarch? Think IP Cameras with an ultra-affordable price, a reliable quality guarantee, and easy-to-use. Now add a ton of features not normally seen in entry level IP surveillance and you get Uniarch by Uniview! We are constantly asked for a lower priced IP option for small business applications. If you are a Security Dealer, you have probably run across a client or two with limited budget options. Maybe you have just moved past this job or offered a quote that you know is probably out of their price range. However, many small businesses will grow and sometimes very quickly. Consider if you were able to offer an alternative, that meets the price point and allows the client to deploy an affordable IP Surveillance System. Therefore, you set yourself up with a foot in the door and future business.

Even better, you can do this while offering a low cost IP alternative from a proven manufacturer.

IP Surveillance for Small Business

If you are a Small Business Owner looking for affordable IP Surveillance, Uniarch is a logical choice. Our Entry Level IP Surveillance is scalable and meant to provide value for SMB. Lets face it, we know there are a lot of low cost options out there for surveillance cameras. The box store systems are cheap, but they are also… ‘cheap’. If you order on Amazon you really never know what you are getting. Most of these systems are problematic, difficult to use, and tech support is generally non existent. Wouldn’t you rather have an affordable system that can grow with your business? In addition, Uniarch systems and IP Cameras come with a 3 Year Warranty and Free, Lifetime In House Technical Support. We make it easy so you can focus on running your business.

Toll Free Sales Hotline: 877-880-7728

Uniarch hits the entry-level surveillance market with brand-new IP products that feature incredible cost vs. performance value. The New Entry Level IP Surveillance Line Up is budget friendly with advanced features.

Uniarch includes IP cameras and video recorders that are an affordable option for the small-to-medium business applications. The Cameras are capable of providing Ultra 265 compression which maximizes bandwidth and storage reduction. In addition, Uniarch features wide dynamic range to ensure excellent image with significant foreground and background illumination differences. Completely reliable and accessible, the Uniarch line up allows for expanding your customer base and acquiring new clients. This Entry Level IP Surveillance offers 2MP, 4MP and 5MP options, as well as a variety of form factors.

Uniarch, totally new look, totally cost-effective, totally not that complicated.

The New Uniarch Systems are Fully Covered with Manufacturers Warranty and Free Lifetime Technical Support! Yep! We stand behind the Uniarch Systems just like all of our other products. Affordability doesn’t have to mean that you are on your own. You can rest assured that product support is second to none, so you will have peace of mind along with your purchase. In addition, Uniarch IP Systems come with Mobile app and Client Software at no charge. View from anywhere on your mobile device or PC on iOS or Android as well as Windows or Mac.

View Uniarch IP Cameras and Systems Here

Mobile App for Uniarch IP Systems:

Uniarch

Available for iOs and Android
Add a device by QR code scanning.
Share a device to multiple users, as well as allowing multiple users to log in to the same account from multiple clients simultaneously.
Live view: live video in split view on multiple screens, resume live view, PTZ control, two-way audio, image quality, snap-shot and record.
Playback: recording search, synchronous playback, 4/9-split, SD card recording playback.
Alarm: Real-time motion detection alarm, alarm video, batch handling of alarm messages.
Sharing: Share device/channel, set sharing period and permissions, view/edit sharing history, cancel sharing.
Cloud account management: sign up with an email address, edit account info, retrieve password.
File management: sort image/video by type, export files, share files via third-party apps.

VMS for Uniarch IP Systems:

Unified management for IP cameras, NVRs.

Efficient device management: Automatic device discovery (or search by network segment); add devices by IP address/domain name; EZDDNS; as well as add devices and adjust time in batch.

Diverse functions:

Live view: scene, custom layout, split screen, auxiliary screen display, corridor mode, sequence display, audio, two-way audio

Recording: local recording, alarm-triggered recording, scheduled recording, recording download

Playback: synchronous/asynchronous playback, instant playback, smart search, recording search by time/event, and play recordings on SD card

PTZ control: preset, preset patrol, recorded patrol, patrol plan

Alarm: Service alarm (event alarm), device alarm (online/offline, etc.), alarm triggering (live view, etc.), real-time/history alarm management

E-Map: hot spot, hot zone, eagle eye, and map alarm

Download Uniarch VMS Version Here

Available from Ellipse Security Distributors in Jacksonville, Florida.

Call Toll Free 877-880-7728

Posted on June 7, 2020

Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions

Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions for Large Facilities

Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions for managing Large Buildings and Facilities:

Large Buildings are a venue for social and business activities such as office work, economic, production, as well as cultural and entertainment activities. A comprehensive and sophisticated building surveillance solution should take the specific social activities and human traffic behavior into consideration. The best surveillance solution will protect the privacy of individuals, while still being able to cover all critical areas without any blind spots.

Types of Building Surveillance Solutions

Building surveillance solutions can be divided into multiple types of applications, each with their own unique challenges. hotels, office buildings, hospitals, residential buildings and so on. Examples include:

Office Buildings
Hospitals
Residential Buildings
Hotels
Stadiums
Goverment Buildings
And More

Uniview has been dedicated to the commercial surveillance industry for many years. In fact, UNV was a pioneer in IP Video Surveillance and has since developed numerous advanced technologies for commercial surveillance applications. Because of this, UNV has accumulated vast experience and knowledge on varied building scenes and solutions. In addition, they have presented multiple comprehensive building surveillance solutions which have been applied to all types of facilities. Since every surveillance application can present unique challenges, Uniview has developed scalable solutions for major installations around the globe.

General Breakdown of Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions include:

Lobby Area

The Lobby Area is the main area for entrance and exit from the building. It is also a key area where staff and personnel interact with visitors, and is likely your busiest area. In order to monitor your lobby area clearly, cameras must be able to adapt to varying lighting conditions and scenes.

WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Uniview True WDR cameras, combine Sony STARVIS sensor technology with their self-developed ISP processing technology, to fully utilize sensor’s potential and imaging performance. This combination delivers clear and visible images under high contrast lighting conditions. It is particularly ideal for entrances and exits. You can see in the image below how a complex scene is rendered with even exposure over light and dark areas. Therefore, greater detail is achieved for the entire scene. Alternatively, facial detail can be rendered much more clearly even in bright backlighting.

WDR OFF —-> WDR ON

4K fisheye

4K fisheye cameras are ideal for sites with high floor height, or wide areas such as a lobby. The UNV 4K fisheye fixed domes support ceiling, wall and desktop mounting options so you can deploy them in virtually any situation. The cameras provide up to 16 kinds of de-warping modes for viewing your video. The Panoramic view (shown below) can cover an extremely wide area for overall coverage. The camera can interact with UNV NVR and EZVMS for additional and multiple viewing options.

Uniview Fisheye Panoramic IP Cameras:

IPC815SR-DVPF14 Uniview 5MP Panoramic Camera

IPC868ER-VF18B Uniview 4K Panoramic IP Camera

Public and Interior

Surveillance for Public and Interior areas of a building can vary greatly, as well. Areas that are accessible to the public such as Canteens, Workout Rooms and Corridors have different needs than other interior areas. You wouldn’t use the same camera in a large gym as you would use in a hallway, for instance. Other Interior Surveillance applications may include areas like offices, file rooms and storage areas. Therefore, a comprehensive and sophisticated building surveillance solution needs to adapt to multiple environments. Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions deliver the options needed for a complete installation.

Privacy Mask

In order to better protect privacy, a privacy mask area can be configured for monitoring an area on certain scenarios. An example would include the numeric keypad of an ATM machine. When a PTZ dome camera changes the position or zooms, the privacy mask will be adjusted accordingly to protect the area.
One single monitoring image can display up to 8 privacy masks. Certain models of UNV cameras support to configure up to 24 privacy masks.

Smart IR

Smart IR is an intelligent, IR adaptive control technology. This technology can balance the luminance level between distant and nearby areas, so that the cameras are able to provide consistent clear image under low Lux scenes. If you look at the images below, you will see that the most important details are captured with the Smart IR Function.

With Smart IR ON

With Smart IR Off

Certainly, IR Illumination (also referred to as Night Vision) can play an even bigger factor in outdoor use. You can choose from numerous models of UNV cameras with LED Infrared Night Vision. Some Bullet Style Camera Models enable the IR illumination to reach up to 200m (656ft). Also, we have UNV PTZ dome cameras with IR illumination up to 250m (820ft), and the UNV Laser IR PTZ dome cameras can even reach up to 1000m (3000ft).

Uniview IP cameras can satisfy different illumination requirements of almost any building scenario. We have listed some popular models below:

IPC6858SR-X38UP-VC UNV 4K Starlight IP PTZ with 38X Zoom, 820 Feet Nightvision

IPC6222ER-X30P-B UNV 2MP IP PTZ with 30X Zoom, 492 Feet Night Vision

IPC2328SBR5-DPZ UNV 4K IP Bullet Camera with Motorized Zoom, 164 Feet Night Vision

IPC7622EL-X55UG Lighthunter Network Positioning System with 55X Zoom, 3000 Feet Laser Night Vision

Corridor Mode

There is a great waste of image area on the conventional 16:9 display format when used in long and narrow areas. The UNV Corridor Mode helps to effectively reduce unusable monitoring regions and shows more details in the important monitoring area. You really don’t need to monitor the walls but what is in between them. (I think that is a famous quote from someone) In addition, both UNV NVRs and the EZVMS support live view and playback display in corridor mode.

Here is an example of a camera in a hallway without the corridor mode in use.

Here is the same area but with corridor mode ON. You will notice that the image captures almost 2X the usable information in the hallway. Corridor Mode is an incredibly useful feature available in Uniview IP Cameras and Devices.

Wide Angle Lens for Small Offices or Rooms

In order to cover a small office or store room, lets say for example a 12 x 12 room, a standard fixed 4mm Lens will not work. Here is an example of an application that would require a Wide Angle Lens. Specifically, a 2.8mm Lens is preferable. Uniview Fixed Dome Cameras such as the IPC3618SR3-DPF28M can be mounted in the corner of a room and will be able to cover the entire room.

Parking Lot and Perimeter

Uniview PTZ Cameras are able to actively cover large areas such as parking lots. A key element to Uniview Business Surveillance Solutions is active surveillance. Since the camera allows motorized Pan, Tilt and Zoom, security personnel can actively zoom in to any area of concern over a wide area of coverage. For instance, if while viewing a parking area, you notice a person or vehicle that does not belong, you can use the PTZ to investigate up close. In addition, you can preset positions and set automatic guard patrol scans. Many of our Uniview PTZs are able to do Motion Tracking as well. IP PTZ Cameras are able to perform automatic functions, Zoom In and Zoom Out, as well as Panning up/down and right/left. Therefore you can use these cameras to protect parking areas ensuring the safety and security of people and vehicles.

4K Camera

UNV 4K cameras can provide clear and abundant details in monitoring areas with excellent high resolution performance. Super High Resolution Cameras such as 4K, can be especially beneficial when covering large areas or great distances. Footage taken with these cameras is significantly more usable since the recorded image can be zoomed into digitally without losing much detail.

High Ratio Optical Zoom

Outdoor PTZ dome cameras can reach up to 38x or 44x optical zoom. They are ideal for large parking lots, large open warehouses, common community areas and stadiums. Optical Zoom is an actual physical zoom by the cameras lens. If you have a large parking or gathering area to cover, check out these high performance PTZ and Multi Sensor Cameras.

Uniview 38X Zoom 4K PTZ Camera:IPC6858SR-X38UP-VC

Starlight and True WDR
38X Optical Zoom
820 Feet of Night Vision

OmniView Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera: IPC8542ER5-DUG

Starlight and True WDR
4X 4.2mm Lens
180 Degree Field of View

Perimeter Protection for Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions

UNV Cameras are suitable for harsh environments and difficult conditions. Most UNV IP Cameras are rated IP67 for ingress protection and many are IK10 Vandal Proof. Is your surveillance application subject to extreme weather conditions? No problem, Uniview Cameras have extreme temperature range tolerance from -40°F to +158°F, depending on model. If you have cameras deployed in areas that are subject to vandalism, check out our IK10 rated Cameras. IK10 is the highest standard for Vandal and Impact resistance available.

IK10 Rated IP Dome Camera: IPC3238SR3-DVPZ

IP67 / IK10 Protection
4K Resolution
2.8-12mm Motorized Zoom lens

Starlight Technology for Low Light Applications:

The Starlight function allows the camera to delivery color images in extremely dark environments. Color images provide better forensic detail when reviewing incidents. If you have ever installed or monitored a surveillance system that uses cameras in low light environments, then you are familiar with this scenario. When the lights go down, standard night vision cameras will automatically switch to Black and White (IR Mode). This puts you at a disadvantage because color is an important detail in video surveillance. With Uniview Starlight Cameras, images stay in color down to extremely low light levels, and Super Starlight even lower. Use UNV Starlight Cameras to up your surveillance game in areas where low or insufficient lighting available.

Uniview Starlight IP Dome: IPC3615ER3-ADUPF28M

Starlight and True WDR
5MP Resolution
IP67 Weatherproof

Management Center

The Management Center is the main area where Security Guards and Building Managers view Live and Recorded Video. This can be achieved through a Video Wall, PC, or other display devices. This is also the area where active building monitoring takes place including alarms response, video alarm, and intrusion detection. Video can be delivered from multiple devices, IP Cameras and NVRs via EZStation VMS, Mobile Client and Unicorn Video Management Servers. Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions are tailored to meet the needs of large facilities with high traffic volume.

UNV EZStation3.0 Datasheet

UNV EZView Mobile Surveillance App Datasheet

System Stability & Data Safety

UNV devices deliver consistent monitoring and recording because they are designed with numerous advanced functions. These features prevent data loss from unforeseen device errors, in addition to protecting the customers’ privacy.

System Stability

During the period of Auto Network Recovery (ANR). UNV cameras can automatically store video recordings into the camera’s SD card. Once the network is restored, it will automatically send video recordings back to storage server. Therefore, building managers will not lose any important video recording even if the network fails temporarily. If you are responsible for the Security Management of your Building, you can greatly appreciate this function.

Multiple RAID (Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks) Modes (RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60) are built into UNV NVRs and storage servers for better data reliability and higher data safety.

Certain UNV NVRs and UNV Unicorn are deployed with Redundant Power Supply to ensure continuous services when power supply fail-over occurs.

UNV NVRs are deployed with N+1 hot backup capability. In the same networking system, if any active NVR is out of service, the Standby NVR will automatically take over. Again, if you have managed, or currently manage a large system, you know that redundancy is key.

Learn More about the Unicorn Video Management Server Here

Hot Spare Capability

If you are concerned about redundancy, the UNV Unicorn can be deployed with a Hot Spare capability. If the Master Unicorn fails, the standby Unicorn will take over service immediately. All service and data will transfer back to Master Unicorn when it recovers.

Data Safety

Flexible storage mode options are available to meet different preferences and needs. These include options such as Local Storage and Centralized Storage. You can choose your Storage mode options based on your individual priorities. Some of the factors you will need to consider are: reliability, cost effectiveness and/or better redundancy of important video recording backup.

The Unicorn is designed with high transfer capabilities which enable multiple users to check live view or playback of the same camera through only one video channel of bandwidth transmission.

You can divide Admin users into different authority levels through the manager authorization. Admin users also can log out lower-level users to save resources if needed. In addition, admin users can lock users, or set date and time validation of other users through remote operation. This allows a robust management of resources as well as privacy.

Your Video recordings can be watermarked with custom content to prevent prevent unauthorized editing.

EZVMS Management Platform/EZVMS

Our UNV Unicorn is a smart, integrated surveillance platform with strong video management, decoding, storing and transfer capabilities. Video Management is an integral part of Uniview Building Surveillance Solutions.

The Unicorn VMS device can manage hundreds of NVRs, with thousands channels of IP Cameras.
It also supports Master & Slave Modes which have double storage and data transfer abilities, and users can easily control the Slave Unicorn device through Master Unicorn device.
UNV Unicorn can configure Video Wall function without additional decoders.

EZVMS is a reliable and easy-to-use management platform designed for UNV Unicorn. Its flexible and feature-rich interface helps security guards and building managers verify alarms and coordinate a response more efficient and easier.

The VMS supports Video Tags to mark important video recordings so that they can be easily searched and properly categorized.
Also supports Overwrite Protection to protect important video recordings from accidental deletion or overwriting.

EZVMS supports flashing alarms on E-maps and links live view on a video wall. It enables security guards to locate alarming area quicker, which significantly shortens their response time.

Integrated with EZAgent, EZVMS is compatible with third-party access control.
Currently the EZAgent supports mainstream manufactures which produce alarm products such as Honeywell, Bosch, Paradox, Hikvision etc., and supports access controller manufacturers such as Tyco, Peake, Das, Newabel etc.

*Note-For more detailed information of third-party access control manufactures supported by EZAgent, please contact Ellipse Security

All In One Smart Management

This All-in-One Smart Management System includes sub-systems designed to give you maximum functionality. These sub systems include: linked alarms, E-map, guard tour system, two-way audio and broadcast, device status monitoring, server statistics, query logs, vehicle management and third-party access control.

Video Walls & Decoders

We provide various display size options on monitors, video walls and corresponding decoders. Uniview designs and manufactures all of their devices at the highest standards, in order to satisfy your 24/7, constant monitoring requirements.

UNV Decoders support to configure single screen windows with various display modes.

Support DVI-D local input for displaying a PC screen on Video Wall.
Compatible with third-party device streaming via ONVIF protocol or private protocol(partly).

Uniview Building Surveillance Management Design

When looking for a complete surveillance solution for building management, many factors need to be considered. Planning Surveillance for large buildings can be a complex process and requires careful consideration. Building managers can benefit from the innovation that is available in Uniview Products, as well as the know how available from Ellipse Security Distributors. We can help you from design to inception, and through completion. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the unique needs of your facility. Ellipse Security is an Authorized Uniview Distributor and can help you with your design questions and application. We are singularly focused on providing you with the ultimate experience in Video Surveillance.

Toll Free: 877-880-7728

Contact Us Today and lets get started!

Uniview Case Studies Quick Links:

Sports Arena, Palacoccia, Italy

Hilton Hotels and Resorts in UAE

Posted on April 29, 2020 May 12, 2020

Uniview Heat Tracker Series,Thermal Automatic Temperature Screening

Uniview Heat Tracker Series, Thermal Automatic Temperature Screening Systems

The Uniview Heat Tracker Series, Thermal Automatic Temperature Screening Systems offer a variety of solutions for businesses and facilities. With concerns about potential exposure to COVID-19, and the push for companies to re-open, temperature screening has become a new segment in the market. As many businesses are focusing on re-opening there doors, there is a greater need for monitoring employees and crowds. Since screening individuals in a busy setting is impossible to do manually, many varieties of Automatic Temperature screening systems have come in to play. You may have already experienced one of these systems, if you are back to work.

Ellipse Security offers a number of solutions depending on crowd size, budget and application needs. We have provided a chart below, that will define some of the differences on our Uniview models. Keep in mind, the information below is general data that can assist you with determining which model may work for you. More detailed information, including specifications and features, is available on our site here: Uniview Heat Tracker Series

For pricing and availability, please contact us directly at 877-880-7728.

CDC Article Recommends Temperature and Employee Screening:

CDC Article

Pre-Screen: Employers should measure the employee’s temperature, and assess symptoms prior to them starting work. Ideally, temperature checks should happen before the individual enters the facility.
Regular Monitoring: As long as the employee doesn’t have a temperature or symptoms, they should self-monitor under the supervision of their employer’s occupational health program.
Wear a Mask: The employee should wear a face mask at all times while in the workplace for 14 days after last exposure. Employers can issue face masks or can approve employees’ supplied cloth face coverings in the event of shortages.
Social Distance: The employee should maintain 6 feet and practice social distancing as work duties permit in the workplace.
Disinfect and Clean work spaces: Clean and disinfect all areas such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment routinely.

Thermal and Automatic Temperature Screening Models Comparison: (Click on chart to enlarge)

Uniview is a World Leading, Security and Heat Sensing Equipment Manufacturer. The Heat Seeker Series was developed to help combat the spread of COVID-19. These systems work based on taking temperature measurements of people entering an area or facility. If your facility is interested in learning more about how temperature measurement systems can be beneficial, we are happy to assist.

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Posted on April 20, 2020

What is an XVR?

What is an XVR?

Well you have heard of DVRs and NVRs, but what is an XVR? Well, we would say that an XVR Recorder is basically a DVR on steroids (but in a good way). A DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is a device used for recording and processing HD Analog or SD Analog Security Cameras. Meanwhile, an NVR (Network Video Recorder) is the device used for IP Cameras. Enter the XVR, a device that is able to record and display both HD and IP Cameras for maximum scalability. While an NVR will still be the best choice for most applications using all IP Cameras, XVRs have taken HD recording into a new dimension. In addition, XVR Recorders like the Uniview NVR302-16Q, can support all common HD Video Formats including TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS. Therefore the recorder is compatible with the vast majority of cameras regardless of manufacturer or format.

Highest Compatibility Range

Supports TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS Formats as well as IP Cameras.

What is the difference between an XVR and a DVR?

DVR Recorders are designed to process and record Analog Video Signals. They are used with Standard Definition or High Definition Security Cameras predominantly over Coax Cable or RG59. Some DVRs only support one format such as AHD or TVI. However, there are a number of ‘Hybrid’ DVR’s that can do multiple formats and accept a variety of Cameras using different signal formats at once. An XVR, on the other hand, takes that one step further. These Recorders will generally do all common HD over COAX formats, as well as supporing IP Cameras. This adds an interesting dimension to standard recorders and delivers an unmatched flexibility.

Example of XVR with 24 Channel Operation:

Is an XVR More Expensive?

Nope! The price is generally comparable to DVR pricing. Many major manufacturers have gone to producing either Hybrid DVRs or XVRs instead of standard DVRs and pricing has reflected this.

Why should I get an XVR?

Upgrading New Clients

If you are a Security Camera Installer and have a customer with legacy Analog or HD Analog Cameras, an XVR will provide more solution options without a customer having to replace existing equipment. Lets say that your customer has a 8 Channel DVR with (6) HD 1080P 2MP Cameras. For our example, lets assume that your customer wants higher resolution cameras or even wants to add IP Cameras. The need for higher resolution is obviously a common one. However, a potential client may also have a unique or specific need that only an IP Camera will provide. Of course, you could tell them to scrap their existing system, or try to install an NVR with expensive encoders, but that might be cost prohibitive. As an alternative, you could propose an XVR. This would allow using the customers (6) existing cameras as well as adding cameras of any format you choose. In addition you will be able to add several IP Cameras that solve your customers issue.

Bidding or Planning a Security Camera Application

Being more competitive when bidding a job, or being able to offer an alternative solution, is a good way to earn a clients trust. To take this one step further, installing an XVR will prevent you from being limited on camera options in the future. Whether you are installing the unit for a client, or you are an end user, you can rest assured that your system will be scalable for future expansion and variety of camera use.

If you are looking at upgrading your DVR or interested in a new Security Camera System, you should consider the following Video Recorders:

What XVR’s are available?

NVR302-16Q Uniview 16/24 Channel XVR

SAS-XVR51600 Stoic 16 Channel XVR

SAS-XVR5800 Stoic 8 Channel XVR

SAS-XVR5400 Stoic 4 Channel XVR

Also see our post on “How do I add IP Cameras to my DVR, XVR?”

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Posted on February 11, 2020 February 12, 2020

How to Set Scene Change Detection on a Uniview NVR

How do I set Scene Change Detection on a Uniview NVR?

Uniview Scene Change Detection for UNV NVR’s

Note: Only some certain models support this function. Please see the actual model for details.

Note: This function, management page and supported alarm triggering and arming schedule may vary with models. Please see actual Web interface for details.

1.Click Setup > Intelligent > Smart Settings. Choose Scene Change and then click

2.Select Scene Change Detection.

3.Set detection sensitivity,alarm-triggered actions and arming schedule as required. For the detailed steps and alarm-triggered actions descriptions, refer to How to set Motion Detection Alarm.

4.Click Save.

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