As depicted in the functional diagram below, the Alarm Server can “listen” for alarm messages from any source connected to the network. The Alarm Server is able to understand a variety of standard protocols and can be easily modified to parse messages sent in other standard or proprietary protocols. IVC uses this facility to integrate other components into our video surveillance system. We have helped customers integrate access control devices, perimeter security systems, and other sensing systems with their IVC video surveillance system.

Configuring alarm responses is equally flexible. In addition to camera actions, the Alarm Server can send control messages in a variety of protocols to other hardware and software on the network. This may include activating or deactivating devices or sending messages to facility security personnel and first responders. For those customers that already have sophisticated alarm management provided by their SCADA system, the IVC Alarm Server can be useful as a bridge between the video system and its related components to the facility’s control system.