Connecting Ubiquiti Aircam to Synology NAS – Surveillance Station 5

How to:

This requires you to modify .conf files on your Synology NAS. If you are not familiar with how to do this or are not good in a UNIX terminal, you may want to investigate adding this package to your NAS before starting (for file editing): http://mertymade.com/syno/#cfe

Make sure both your UBNT Aircam and the Synology NAS are running most current (current date 5/29/2012) firmware/packages.

Start the SSH service on your NAS if you wish to SSH into it using Putty or some other flavor of client. Do this by logging into your NAS, selecting Control Panel, then clicking on Terminal. Select ‘Enable SSH service’ and click apply. Confirm that Surveillance Station 5 is already shut down before editing files (you can confirm this in the package manager)

SSH into your NAS by entering the IP address and using the default port. Username:  root, password: admin

Navigate to and edit the following files (I used the vi command followed by a space and the file name):

/volume1/@appstore/SurveillanceStation/conf/camera_model.conf

Add under the {camera*list] (using vi, you click the insert button on your keyboard and then scroll up/down):

[camera*list]
UBNT*Aircam=UBNT*generic
D-Link*DCS-900=D-Link*generic
D-Link*DCS-2121=D-Link*generic-gr1
LINKSYS*WVC54GCA=LINKSYS*generic
TRENDNet*TV-IP100=TRENDNet*generic-gr1
TRENDNet*TV-IP100W=TRENDNet*generic-gr1
TRENDNet*TV-IP100-N=TRENDNet*generic-gr2
TRENDNet*TV-IP100W-N=TRENDNet*generic-gr2
TRENDNet*TV-IP212=TRENDNet*generic-gr3
TRENDNet*TV-IP212W=TRENDNet*generic-gr3
TRENDNet*TV-IP400=TRENDNet*generic-gr1
TRENDNet*TV-IP400W=TRENDNet*generic-gr1
TRENDNet*TV-IP410=TRENDNet*generic-ptz1
TRENDNet*TV-IP410W=TRENDNet*generic-ptz1
TRENDNet*TV-IP512P=TRENDNet*generic-gr4
SparkLAN*CAS-335=SparkLAN*generic-gr1
SparkLAN*CAS-335W=SparkLAN*generic-gr1
SparkLAN*CAS-633=SparkLAN*generic-gr2
SparkLAN*CAS-633W=SparkLAN*generic-gr2
SparkLAN*CAS-673=SparkLAN*generic-ptz1
SparkLAN*CAS-673W=SparkLAN*generic-ptz1
Sony*SNC-RZ30N=Sony*generic-gen1-ptz
Sony*SNC-RZ30P=Sony*generic-gen1-ptz
Sony*SNC-Z20N=Sony*generic-gen1-z
Sony*SNC-Z20P=Sony*generic-gen1-z
Siemens*CCIC1410-L=Siemens*generic-gr1
Siemens*CCIC1410-LA=Siemens*generic-gr1
Siemens*CCIC1410-LAW=Siemens*generic-gr1

Then add, down below where the camera port/streams are called out:

[UBNT*generic]
      port=554
      video source=”/live/ch01_0″
[D-Link*generic]
port=80
video source=video.cgi

etc.

Use ch00_0 for higher resolution video.

You then need to save that file (in vi, hit Esc, followed by a colon, followed by the letters ‘wq’ and then hit enter.

Next edit the following file:

/volume1/@appstore/SurveillanceStation/conf/camera_support/UBNT.conf

It doesn’t exist (it will be blank and empty) however if you use VI (or similar editor) and save the contents, it will create the file for you.

Within that file, paste the following:

[UBNT*Aircam]
api = ubnt
resolutions_mjpeg = 640×480, 1280×720
resolutions_mpeg4 = 640×480, 1280×720
default_resolution_mjpeg = 1280×720
default_resolution_mpeg4 = 1280×720
fps_mjpeg_640x480 = 5,10,15
fps_mjpeg_1280x1024 = 5,10,15,20,25,30

fps_mpeg4_640x480 = 5,10,15,20,25,30
fps_mpeg4_1280x1024 = 5,10,15,20,25,30

default_fps_mjpeg_1280x720 = 10
default_fps_mjpeg_640x480 = 10
default_fps_mpeg4_1280x720 = 10
default_fps_mpeg4_640x480 = 10
default_image_quality = 5
mjpeg = rtsp
mpeg4 = rtsp
motion = mjpeg,mpeg4
motion_param = sensitivity, threshold
default_username = ubnt
default_password = ubnt

(Again, if in vi, hit Esc, then enter ‘:wq’ and hit return to save)

Restart your Surveillance Station 5 package and go add a new camera.

Select UBNT and Aircam.

Name your camera, enter port 554, your proper IP, and MPEG4 as your video type. Username and password need to match what you have set up on the Aircam in the web interface under video, RTSP Authentication (username/password). Synology only includes one free camera license per NAS unless you buy additional licences through them (search the web to find out more).

Hope you enjoy having your NAS directly talking with your Ubiquiti Aircam.

Thanks,

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10 3.__ EMERGENCY VEHICLE DETECTOR SYSTEM
Each traffic signal shall have an emergency vehicle detector system which shall conform to the details shown on the plans and these special provisions.

GENERAL
Each emergency vehicle detector system shall consist of an optical emitter assembly or assemblies located on the appropriate vehicle and an optical detector/discriminator assembly or assemblies located at the traffic signal.
Emitter assemblies are not required for this project except units for testing purposes to demonstrate that the systems perform as specified. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Engineer as described below under “System Operation” during the signal test period. The Engineer shall be given a minimum of 2 working days notice prior to performing the tests.
Each system shall permit detection of 2 classes of authorized vehicles. Class I (mass transit) vehicles shall be detected at ranges of up to 300 m from the optical detector. Class II (emergency) vehicles shall be detected at ranges up to 550 m from the optical detector.
Class I signals (those emitted by Class I vehicles) shall be distinguished from Class II signals (those emitted by Class II vehicles) on the basis of the modulation frequency of the light from the respective emitter. The modulation frequency for Class I signal emitters shall be 9.639 Hz ± 0.110 Hz. The modulation frequency for Class II signal emitters shall be 14.035 Hz ± 0.250 Hz.
A system shall establish a priority of Class II vehicle signals over Class I vehicle signals and shall conform to the requirements in Section 25352 of the California Vehicle Code.