Dahua DVR

This driver is for the Dahua DVRs.

Release History

1.0 The Initial release of the driver

Connection Settings

Network (TCP)

The Ethernet connection on the Dahua Camera/DVR interface should be connected to the Network.

The TCP Address should match the address of the Dahua Camera/DVR. Port 80 is used as the default port but may be changed in the Dahua Camera/DVR setup.

TCP Username and Password are required for operation of the Dahua Camera/DVR. The default username/password is set to admin/admin. Additional accounts can be created in the Dahua Camera/DVR setup.

RS-232 Connection

The RS-232 connection on the Dahua DVR should be connected to the processor serial adapter with a null modem.

The Baud Rate setting must match the Baud Rate of the Dahua DVR under the RS-232 settings.

Additional configuration of the Dahua DVR RS-232 settings must be as follows:

Function = NetKeyboard

Data Bit = 8

Stop Bit = 1

Parity = None

Device ID - Enter the device number given to the DVR in the General Menu settings page.

Camera Configuration

Last Camera Used - Enter the last camera to be listed in the On Screen View List and available for the Camera Multiplier value.

Camera Name - Enter the camera name preferred to be displayed throughout the driver commands, and variables.

Alarm Relay Configuration - Network (TCP) Only

Alarm Relay Name - Enter the alarm relay name preferred to be displayed throughout the driver commands, and variables.

Driver Notes

- Available Driver Events, Variables, and Commands are determined by what type of Connection Setting is used.