Video Surveillance Based on SecurOS Lite

Overview

We provide a preconfigured template for video surveillance using the free version of SecurOS Lite software.

Key advantages:

  • unlimited license validity
  • unlimited video archive storage
  • supports up to 32 IP cameras (video+ audio channels) 
  • compatibility with 10 000+ models from leading manufactures
  • web-client access (including SecurOS WebConnect) 

The template labeled WIN2016-RUS-SecurOS is available in our Public Catalog. Deployment follows standard procedures 

Important Notes

Prerequisites

  • A VPN-capable router is required on the client side for proper operation.

Critical Consideration

  • Do not change the computer name after deployment, as this will prevent SecurOS from running. Renaming can be performed later if necessary.


Figure 1. VM control panel - VMware Cloud Director

Recent Update

We have enhanced this template with a Telegram alert feature, which notifies you of camera activity during off-hours (configurable time frames). The alert includes:

  • A real-time snapshot from the triggered camera.

Deployment & Initial Setup

  1. Launch SecurOS Lite from your desktop.

  2. Log in using the default credentials (change after initial setup):

    • Username: root

    • Password: securos2006

Upon successful login, three primary panels will open (Fig. 2):

  1. SecurOS Lite Control Panel (Main settings and system management)

  2. SecurOS Media Client (Live camera monitoring)

  3. Health Monitor (Processes, errors, and signal tracking)


Figure 2. SecurOS software interface

Configuration Guide

Accessing System Settings

Click the gear icon (top-right corner of the SecurOS Control Panel) to open the System Manager, which includes the following sections:

  • Users & Permissions

  • Archive Export Profiles

  • Layouts & Views

  • Event Filters

  • Macro Commands

  • Maps

  • Schedules

  • Servers & Workstations


Figure 3: SecurOS System Configuration Manager

Preconfigured Settings

The WIN2016-RUS-SecurOS template includes predefined configurations:

  • Two pre-added video capture devices

  • Recording modes (working vs. non-working hours)

  • Automated actions (trigger-based responses)

Adding New Cameras

  1. Navigate to Devices (Cameras & Microphones).

  2. Click the green "+" icon (Fig. 4) to add a new device.

  3. Enter the camera name, select the model, and specify the connection type.

Fig. 4 SecurOS Settings Manager - Devices (camera and microphones)

  1. In the connection window, input:

    • IP address

    • Login credentials (if applicable)

Fig.5 SecurOS Settings Manager - Settings for connecting video capture devices.

Motion Detection Zones

Creating Zones

Each camera requires two detection zones:

  1. Working hours zone

  2. Non-working hours zone

Zone Configuration (Fig. 6)

  • Define alarm-triggering areas.

  • Adjust brightness/contrast to minimize false alarms.


Fig. 6 Video Capture zone Settings panel

Mask Editor (Fig. 7)

Exclude static/moving objects (e.g., blinds) from detection.


Fig. 7 Video Capture Zone Settings Panel - Mask Editor

Schedule Setup

  1. Navigate to the Schedule tab.

  2. Define non-working hours (when motion triggers Telegram alerts).


Fig. 8 Schedule settings panel

Macro Commands

Preconfigured Macros

The template includes two macros:

  1. Start of Working Time

    • Disarms non-working zones; arms working zones.
      (Fig. 9)

  2. End of Working Time

    • Disarms working zones; arms non-working zones.
      (Fig. 10)


Fig. 9 Macro command settings panel - Start of working time

 


Fig. 10 Macro commands settings panel - End of working time

Telegram Alert Integration

Script Location

Navigate to:
Servers & Workstations → SecurOS Computer → Integration & Automation → VB/JScript Programs

Preinstalled Scripts

Two scripts are included (one per camera):

  1. "Activity After Hours - Object [X]"

    • Triggers on motion detection.

    • Captures a snapshot (C:\Export\image_msk.jpg).

    • Executes a PowerShell script for Telegram alerts.

  2. Telegram Notification Script

    • Sends the snapshot + alert to a designated chat.

Customizing Scripts

  1. Edit Script #1:

    • Update CAM_ZONE and device IDs.

    • Modify the PowerShell script path (Line 8).

  2. Edit Script #2 (send_alarm_obj1.ps1):

    • Replace ВАШ TOKEN and CHAT ID with your Telegram bot credentials.



Fig. 11 Adding a new script

Additional Resources

For further guidance, refer to the SecurOS Documentation.

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