Purpose This manual covers the basic to advanced operations for using the IVPC system. When installing the system, please refer to the settings and installation guide provided with each device. The goal of this manual is to help readers understand what is needed for their application.
Overview Product Lineup For details about each lineup, please visit www.optexamerica.com/security-products/ivpc-dm IVPC-DM IVPC-DS The basic set for the iVision+ Connect. When a visitor presses the doorbell button on the IVPC-DS, a notification is sent to the Mobile Station. Expandable to include multiple IVPC-DS/MS/DI or devices running the OPTEX Vision App. Doorbell replacement adding video and audio communication when used with the IVPC-MS or a device running the OPTEX Vision App.
Overview Operations Visitor Calling 6 p. Respond on the go with the OPTEX Vision App on your smartphone. Have a dedicated mobile station at the office with the IVPC-MS. Smartphone * Mobile Data IVPC-DS Answering a Visitor 7 p. See and converse with a visitor before opening the door. Live View / Event List Internet Smartphone * Wi-Fi router 8 p. Use your smartphone or IVPC-MS to get a live view from your IVPC-DS. Examine past event stored locally at any time.
Overview Operations Expand Your System 9 p. Door Unlock 9 p. Add more devices to meet your needs. You can unlock an electric lock with the optional IVPC-DI. Door unlock function is limited to one per IVPC-DS. Appendix - App Settings 10 p. - Device Settings 11 p. - Retrieving Images 12 p. - Updates 13 p. - Cloud Setting 13 p. - Troubleshoot 14-15 p.
Overview IVPC-DS Indicators Indicators Power on (Wired operation) Solid light (White) Power on (Battery operation) LED OFF Wi-Fi pairing Mode White & Blue alternating Active Call/Live View Slow blinking (White) Active Call/Live View (2-way Audio Activated) Solid light (White) Low battery warning * Slow blinking (Blue) Low battery error ** Fast blinking(Blue) Battery power charging full Slow blinking (White) Firmware Update in progress Solid light (Blue) Device error*** Fast blinking(Blu
Overview Battery Charge The IVPC-DS can be powered by batteries or wired. When battery operated, please charge regularly. The battery level of the IVPC-DS can be checked by looking at the top right corner of the live view or by the LED indicator on the IVPC-DS. The battery level symbol will be completely white when fully charged. Caution: Please recharge only when temperature is 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F).
Operations Visitor Calling When a visitor presses the doorbell button on the IVPC-DS, a notification is sent to the IVPC-MS or the OPTEX Vision App. You can see the live view with , close with . All calls, whether they are answered or not, automatically record to the IVPC-DS microSD card as set in the device settings menu.
Operations Answering a Visitor Touch the to turn the microphone on when speaking to a visitor. Touch the videos. Touch the Touch the to record a still image. Touch the to manually record to unlock an electric strike or maglock. to end the call. The same can be done by accessing the live view without an active caller as explained in the next page.
Operations Live View / Event List When you launch the IVPC-MS or the OPTEX Vision App, the Device List is displayed. You can see a live view by touching the screen on the Device List.* You can check recorded videos and still images from the Event List . Touch the screen to see a live view Device settings * Wired Operation Event List of recorded video and still image It is always valid. * Battery Operation It is valid only when the battery saving mode is OFF and there is an internet connection.
Operations Expand Your System* / Door Unlock Additional users can join an existing system by adding IVPC-MS or downloading the OPTEX Vision App. Please reference the setup information provided by the installer when using the app wizard. One IVPC-DI per IVPC-DS can be assigned through the device settings menu to unlock an electric strike or maglock. All IVPC-DI per IVPC-DS can work as chimes, even if the Wi-Fi is down.
Appendix App Settings You can change the settings of the App from the Device List button App settings Device list edit (Change name or delete an existing device) Device settings (Refer to next page) IVPC-DI settings (Refer to next page) Notification Enable or disable notifications on this device. iOS users must go to their smartphone settings to change this feature.
Appendix Device Settings The main customization settings of IVPC-DS are as follows. You can change them from Device Settings of Device List or Live View.* An admin password (default 123456) is required. Refer to the instruction manual. Press 'Save' after setting and IVPC-DS may reboot. Do not manually restart the IVPC-MS or OPTEX Vision App. Battery Saving It is effective only when battery operated. Default setting is OFF. By setting it to ON, you can extend the battery life of IVPC-DS.
Appendix Retrieve Image from IVPC-DS Videos are stored on the memory card of the IVPC-DS. From the Event List or Event Play, you can download them to the IVPC-MS or a device running the OPTEX Vision App. UHS-1 microSD card (not included) can be used to save the videos and images off the IVPC-MS.
Appendix Updates When you receive the Update message on IVPC-MS or OPTEX Vision App, please update according to the screen. Cloud Setting You can transfer images stored in IVPC-DS to your registered cloud service. It can be set from the device settings .
Appendix How to check the signal strength indicator using IVPC-MS or OPTEX Vision App IVPC-DS signal indicator Excellent Good Live view Fair Troubleshoot Chime does not sound / Audio is interrupted / No device or battery error indicated Please check the signal strength between the IVPC-DS and Wi-Fi router. Signal strength can be confirmed with the IVPC-MS or OPTEX Vision App.
Appendix Chime does not sound (LED OFF) Power may not supplied to the IVPC-DS. Please charge the IVPC-DS. Battery life of IVPC-DS is short Check the setting of the battery saving mode with the IVPC-MS or OPTEX Vision App. By setting it to ON, you can extend the battery life of IVPC-DS. (About 1 year @ 25 °C/77 °F) However, when the battery saving mode is ON, Live view only works when answering a visitor. LED fast blinking (Blue) IVPC-DS is faulty. Please contact a service provider.
