Dahua DoLynk Setup
Patriot can receive alarms from DoLynk DVRs/NVRs and network cameras registered on the DoLynk platform, providing seamless support for live video monitoring.
Prerequisites
- This feature requires the DoLynk module added to your license.
- Sign up for and configure your DoLynk Care account
- Each workstation must be configured using the Workstation Setup.
DoLynk Client Files
- Latest version: 1.0.0
- Previous available version: N/A
Workstation Setup
Extract the DoLynkClientFiles.zip file that you downloaded in the DoLynk Client Files section above. There will be a 'DoLynk' folder within the extracted DoLynkClientFiles folder. Move that 'DoLynk' folder into the Camera Viewer Client installation folder of each workstation that will view the DoLynk CCTV.
This folder is normally C:\Program Files (x86)\Patriot Systems\Patriot Version 6 Client\CameraViewer\x64\
DoLynk Cloud Setup
- Register for a DoLynk ARC account. DoLynk must approve the account before you may continue to the next steps.
- Login to DoLynk Care with your ARC account credentials.
- Navigate to the Home page and create a new site for each client location.
- Review and accept requests to add new camera devices to a site. These requests will be made by installers.
Installers and ARC Users log in to the DoLynk Cloud webpage using the same portal. When creating or logging on to your account, ensure that you select the top right 'ARC' menu option. Installers may use the DoLynk mobile app to connect with a company, and then to make 'add device' requests to that company once connected.
Task Setup
System Menu Item > Tasks > Task Settings
Please read Task Settings for general information about task configuration.
Service URL: Enter the service URL based on which region is closest to where the camera devices are located.
| Region | Service URL |
|---|---|
| Frankfurt Data Center | https://open-api-fk.dolynkcloud.com |
| Oregon Data Center | https://open-api-or.dolynkcloud.com |
| Singapore Data Center | https://open-api-sg.dolynkcloud.com |
ARC Login and ARC Password: Enter your DoLynk ARC login credentials.
Product Key: Use the following value for the Product Key field: z5zCw0Jb86KCPPc/nTTqUpRQPTYv5f5PCJXsdu8Z+mCt3cTVH616PmuW5yVeIf3F9czrV5O6Zo69Cxa+KymDPJr/wTdYdAQILq2edZMclV4=
Patriot Client Setup
- Switch to the Zones Tab of a client.
- Set the Camera Type option to Dahua DoLynk
- Choose the Task used for connecting to the DoLynk service.
- Choose the Camera Stream used for streaming all camera feeds.
- Enter the device Serial Number from the DoLynk Care Website by going to the Home page, then selecting a device listed on a site, and then selecting that device's SN number.
- Select or insert a Zone which will have a camera associated with it, set the zone no. to match the camera's channel no. and then check Camera Enabled.
- Test the cameras by switching the Cameras Tab. Press the Info. button to check that all camera channels have been setup as Patriot Zones.
Operation: Using the Cameras
You can view Cameras from different screens within Patriot
- The camera can be viewed directly by clicking on the camera icon next to the zone, in the zone list.
- Cameras can be viewed in the Maintain Client window under the Cameras Tab
Operational Functions
- A list of installed camera numbers can be requested from the site by clicking on the info button, from in the Clients Camera tab.
