The Aimetis A10D Thin Client™ is a secure, reliable, and cost-effective PC alternative designed to display 1080p video from network video quickly and easily. View a single camera on demand as well as set up camera views, which are collections of camera layouts, for quick retrieval.
To install the Thin Client, see the Quick Start Guide supplied with the product.
The Thin Client web interface can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers.
Start a web browser.
Enter the IP address of the Thin Client device in a supported browser. Recommended browsers include: Microsoft® Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox®, and Google Chrome™.
The first time the device is powered on, you are prompted to configure the device by running the Setup Wizard.
When initial setup is complete, create a camera view on the Remote Control page.
Note: After initial setup, the device password configured during setup is required to access the device through a web browser or a mobile device.
To manage the Thin Client remotely via a smartphone or tablet, install Aimetis Remote for Android or iOS. See the Aimetis Remote App Help for more information.
The Remote Control page displays real-time still images of what is currently displayed on the HDMI monitor connected to the Thin Client. This page enables you to create and manage camera views, view different cameras and camera layouts, and view cameras full screen.
Select a camera view option from the Camera View list.
Click each panel to specify the cameras for that view.
Click More […] > Save.
Enter a camera layout name and click Save.
Select a different camera view from the Camera View list.
Select the camera view you want to rename.
Click More […] > Save As.
Rename the camera view and click Save.
Click More […] > Delete.
Click Delete for the camera view you no longer need.
Tip: The cameras available via the Thin Client depend on the devices configured in Aimetis Symphony or the cameras you connect to directly. See the Aimetis Symphony Online Help and the Troubleshooting section for more information.
Click on any camera panel to select a different camera.
On a multiple-camera view, click the Full Screen icon to view the camera in full screen mode. Click the icon again to return to the previous camera view.
The first time the Thin Client is powered on, you are prompted to run the Setup Wizard to configure the device. After initial configuration, you can manage device settings manually or re-run the Setup Wizard via the Settings page.
Important: Changes made to device settings can impact device operation. Use caution when modifying device settings. Your network administrator may need to provide some of these details.
On the Settings page, you can access the following device settings:
About: Displays device details including name, model number, serial number, and firmware version.
Network Setup: Displays the IP address and network details for the device. By default, the device is configured for DHCP; however, a static IP address can be manually configured. In a multiple-device environment, manually assign each Thin Client a static IP address to avoid IP address collisions.
Security: Displays the device password used to access the Thin Client through a web browser or mobile device.
Video Source: Displays Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server connection details, including secure SSL via HTTPS when the Mobile Bridge server includes a valid SSL certificate. If directly connecting to cameras, click Manage Cameras to view the connection details of each camera.
Server Time: Displays time zone and NTP synchronization configuration details.
Maintenance:
Restart: Click to restart this device.
Restore: Click to restore this device to its factory settings.
Update: Click to check online for software updates available for this device. When an update is available, click OK to install the latest firmware. After a firmware update, you must log in to the web interface.
Upload: Click to specify device firmware to upload to this device.
System Log: Click to download system log files for this device.
After making device changes, click Save.
To launch the Setup Wizard, click Run Setup Wizard from the Settings page.
The Setup Wizard includes the following configuration pages:
Language: Select the language for the web interface.
Network Setup: By default, the device is configured for DHCP; however, a static IP address can be manually configured. In a multiple-device environment, manually assign each Thin Client a static IP address to avoid IP address collisions.
Regional: Specify the device time zone, or configure the device to synchronize with a specific NTP server.
Configure Password: Specify a password to access and manage the Thin Client through a web browser or mobile device. Confirm the password to continue configuration.
Video Source: The Thin Client can either connect to an Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server or directly to cameras via an IP address and user credentials.
Optional recommended setup:
Device Name: Assign a name to identify the device on the network.
Register: Register the device with Aimetis by clicking Register Now. An internet connection is required. Registration can be completed at a later time.
Click Back to modify previous pages.
Click Finish to complete the Setup Wizard. Re-run the Setup Wizard any time via the web interface by clicking Settings > Run Setup Wizard.
Thin Client can either connect via an IP address and user credentials to an Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge server or directly to ONVIF-enabled cameras.
Click Settings > Run Setup Wizard.
On the Video Source page, click Connect through Mobile Bridge.
To automatically detect Mobile Bridge servers, click Detected Mobile Bridges and select a server from the list.
To manually specify a Mobile Bridge server define the server details. Enable the Use HTTPS option when the Mobile Bridge server includes a valid SSL certificate.
Click Finish.
Tip: An ONVIF Profile S–video stream is required for a direct camera connection. See Aimetis Knowledge Base article 10317 for details on creating an ONVIF video stream if this is not provided by the camera manufacturer. Some camera manufacturers require that an ONVIF user account is set up and enabled. See the camera documentation and test ONVIF compliance.
Click Settings > Run Setup Wizard.
On the Video Source page, select the Direct camera connection option.
To automatically find ONVIF-enabled cameras, click Find Devices. You can also filter the list of detected cameras by matching user credentials.
or:
To manually connect to ONVIF-enabled cameras, click Manually Add Device. Specify the camera details and click Connect.
If cameras are detected with one or more compatible video stream(s) Camera Status displays OK, a video thumbnail image appears, and the cameras are automatically selected in the list. Directly connect to the selected camera(s) by clicking Next. If Camera Status displays Mismatch, re-enter the camera credentials and click Reconnect.
Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
Important: If the ONVIF compliance test fails contact the camera manufacturer.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Click the Test ONVIF Compliance icon button to the left of the camera image.
When the test is done a popup window appears displaying the test results.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Click the Edit icon button to the left of the camera image.
Make any required changes to the credentials and address fields.
Click Connect.
Click Save Devices.
Click Settings.
Click Manage Cameras from the Video Source section.
Clear the checkbox beside the camera connection you want to delete.
Click Save Devices.
When connecting Thin Client to a PSA via the embedded Mobile Bridge, ensure you have the latest version of a licensed Aimetis Symphony Server and Aimetis Symphony Mobile Bridge
Click Log Out in the top right corner to exit the web interface. You are redirected to the Log In page.
Thin Client can decode up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps in H.264, MJPEG, or MPEG4. Please ensure you have at least 1 camera stream configured at this resolution or lower. Camera streams above 1920 x 1080 resolution cannot be decoded to the camera. It is recommended to have 1 stream at 1920 x 1080 and another stream at 800 x 450 as the A10D will select the best stream automatically based on the camera view layouts.
The following Aimetis Knowledge Base articles are available to help you troubleshoot the device:
10313 – Device Does not Power On
10314 – HDMI Output is Not Working or is Cut Off
10315 – Device Cannot Connect to Video Source
10316 – Camera Views Contain Blank Camera Panels
10317 – Cannot Connect to ONVIF-compliant Camera
10330 – How to Log into Thin Client using SSH
10331 – Views not Maintained when Downgrading
To restore the device to its factory settings via the web interface, select Settings, and from the Maintenance section click Restore.
If the web interface is not accessible, the device can be restored to its factory settings by performing a hardware reset.
Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press and hold the RST button located at the back of the device.
Continue holding the RST button and:
a. Remove power from the device by disconnecting the PoE network cable.
b. Reconnect the PoE network cable to the device.
c. Wait 10 seconds and observe the device LED light flashing.
d. When the LED light changes from a flashing orange light to a solid orange light, release the RST button. The restore process is now complete and the device has been restored to its factory settings.
When the device reboots and initializes, access the web interface using a browser and run the Setup Wizard to configure the device.
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Document Revision Date: 01/05/2015