Driver Details

Dahua DVR

By: RTI
Updated: Sept. 10, 2021
Version: 1.0

Description:

This driver is for the Dahua DVRs.

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.