How to install the Standalone VMS PC client only (without VMS Service Manager)

Applies to VIGI VMS V1.5.14 and above.

VIGI VMS (Video Management System) includes two applications:

VIGI VMS Service Manager:

The core service of VIGI VMS is providing functions such as user management, device management, alarm management, virtual maps, etc.

In a surveillance system, the VMS Service Manager is usually deployed on only one host/server.

Other clients can access the VMS Service Manager via a web portal or PC client.

VIGI VMS PC Client:

Mainly used for video management, must work with VMS Service Manager.

In a surveillance system, VIGI VMS PC Client can be deployed on multiple hosts to realize multi-user video management.

Install VIGI VMS Client

Preparations:

1. The PC client needs to work with and in conjunction with the VMS Service Manager.

Firstly, ensure that a VMS Service Manager has been deployed in the network.

2. Find a Windows PC on which VIGI VMS PC client have not been installed.

Step1:

Access the Web Portal of VMS Service Manager from the computer on which the VMS PC Client needs to be installed.

Download the PC Client installation package in the upper right corner of the page.

Note:

This installation package can be saved and shared with other devices that need to install VIGI VMS PC Client.

Step2:

Double-click to run the installer

Step3:

Read the User License Agreement and select the installation directory and software language.

Step4:

When installation is complete, only the VIGI VMS PC Client is successfully installed.

Please note:

Since VMS Server Manager and PC Client are not installed on the same computer at this point, the Server Address is no longer 127.0.0.1, but the IP address of the host or server where VMS Service Manager is deployed.