Siemens Sivelliance - IC-EDGE Integration

Introduction

The interface between IC-EDGE and Siemens Siveillance VMS is through an integration module which is available on the Downloads page of Zenitel Wiki.
This integration requires a Zenitel desktop station or softclient to be associated with the Siemens Siveillance Video Client, as SIP audio is routed through IC-Edge. This article assumes that the reader is:

Familiar with the setup and operation of the Siemens Siveillance VMS
That the Siemens Siveillance VMS is operational, with all the system-connected cameras configured
That IC-EDGE is operational, with all the system-connected intercom devices and softclients configured

Only points which are specific to this integration and to connected intercom stations/softclients and IP speakers are described.

Read more about the integration in the Solution Brochure.

Licensing

Siemens Siveillance VMS The integration interface does not require a specific license from Siemens.

However, note that Zenitel stations are typically registered as ONVIF devices in Siemens Siveillance VMS, e.g. stream and record audio/video from stations. This requires separate station licenses from Siemens. For an overview of the ONVIF features supported in Zenitel devices, please read our article ONVIF Settings

IC-EDGE

The integration does not require a license from Zenitel.

Installation

This section describes how to install the integration plugin. It is assumed that the Siemens Siveillance VMS has been installed and is running. It is also assumed that the Siemens Siveillance VMS has been licensed appropriately. When installing (or uninstalling) the plugin all Siemens Siveillance Clients (Management Client and Video Client) must be closed. The plugin is to be installed on the same machine where the Siemens Siveillance Video client is.

Download the MSI setup file from the Downloads section on Zenitel Wiki.
Run the setup file, and follow the instructions on the screen
When prompted for the installation location, select the Siemens/MIP installation folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\Siemens\MIPPlugins).
Click "Close" to complete the installation.

Configuration

Basic plugin configuration

Open the Siemens Siveillance Video Client.
Open the "Configuration" window by clicking the "Configuration" icon in the toolbar.
In the "Configuration" window enter the IP address and port number of your Zenitel intercom system acting as the IC-Edge controller in the "IP Address" and "Port" fields, respectively.
Click the "Connect" button and wait for the system to retrieve the list of available intercom devices and softclients.
Select the operator's intercom device or softclient by choosing its directory number from the drop-down list.

Zenitel plugin configuration steps

Associating cameras with devices

Open the camera settings window.
On the left side, there will be a list of devices registered with the IC-Edge controller. On the right side, there will be a list of cameras registered within the Siemens Siveillance VMS.
Click on a device in the left list to select it.
Click on an item in the right list to preview the video feed from that camera.
To associate a camera with a selected device, click the checkbox next to the camera's name.
Repeat steps 3-5 to associate additional cameras with the selected device.

Once satisfied with the configuration, close the camera settings window. Click "Save and Close" on the configuration window to save the changes.

Assign camera to a station

Using the Call Handler

The Zenitel Call Handler (IC-Edge) plugin can be used for two scenarios: initiating calls and handling incoming calls. Note that SIP audio is routed through IC-EDGE, so the call is established on a Zenitel desktop station or softclient. If the Operator uses a desktop station, the Call Handler transfers the call from the Siemens Siveillance Video Client to the desktop station where the operator gets audio through the station connected handset, speaker, or headset. If the Operator uses the Zenitel softclient, the Call Handler transfers the call from the Siemens Siveillance Video Client to the softclient, which runs in the background on the PC, and the operator gets audio through the PC connected microphone, speakers, or headset.

Initiating Calls

In Siemens Siveillance Video Client on the Zenitel Audio tab select a device you wish to call and click on the green "Call" button. A popup window will be displayed showing the active call, along with a video preview from an associated camera.

Active call in popup view

Answering Calls

When a call is received, a popup window will be displayed showing the incoming call, along with a video preview from an associated camera. To answer the call, the operator has to answer it using the desktop station or softclient that is set as the operator directory number. If there are multiple incoming calls, they will be displayed in call list.

Queued call in popup view

Using the Popup Window

The popup window displays the active call (if it was initiated by the operator) or a list of incoming calls, along with a video preview from an associated camera. The popup window will display the camera feed from the first associated camera of the active call (if present) or if there are no active calls, the first queued device-associated camera will be displayed. To manually switch the camera video feed to any active or queued device, select the desired device from the dropdown list in the popup window. To hang up the active call, click the red "Hang-Up" button. To answer a queued call, the operator has to answer it using the desktop station or softclient set as the operator directory number.