How do I interface with my ITS camera using desktop application software?

This article discusses instructions for using desktop applications to configure and manage GovComm cameras.

Product applicability

The following products are discussed in this article:

  • ITS Cameras (U-Series):
    • GC-ICPO-U33
    • GC-ICPO-U33L
    • GC-ICPO-U33A
    • GC-ICPO-U45
    • GC-IL-U550
  • ITS Cameras (Legacy):
    • GC-IMPO-836
    • GC-IMPO-842
    • GC-IMPO-850
    • GC-IMPO-8836
    • GC-IMPO-8D31
    • GC-IMPO-FIZDE
    • GC-IMPO-FIZ6DE

Using the desktop software might be required if you are having an issue connecting to the camera behind your network's firewall via a web interface.

Procedure

  1. Identify the camera model you have.
    1. U-Series
    2. Legacy (GC-IMPO-FIZDE)
  2. Download one of the following software packages based on your camera model:
    1. U-Series Cameras —> Guard Tools 2.0 —> Link
    2. Legacy cameras —> HiTools —> Link
  3. Install the software package and run the software once installed.
  4. The software will scan for nearby cameras.
  5. Connect to the camera to make any adjustments. The following functions or parameters are available with the software:
    1. Device information
    2. Networking information
    3. Device password
    4. Device configuration
    5. Device restart