Camera Configuration Tool

Version 1.6.0.12 - Released Aug 24, 2020

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue that could cause the application to crash when manually discovered cameras by IP address return an unexpected response.
• Fixed an issue that would permit the same certificate to be uploaded twice.
• Fixed an issue that could block HTTPS and HTTP communications with the camera after uploading a new certificate.
• Fixed an issue where cameras discovered by IP address using invalid credentials shown as offline instead of incorrect credentials.

Version 1.6.0.10 - Released Aug 4, 2020

The CCT 1.6.0 release focuses on security features enablement and complementary to ACC 7.10 and Avigilon cameras security enhancements. This release brings a new set of features to upload and manage custom TLS certificates to the Avigilon H4 and H5 cameras. These certificates are used for the HTTPS camera connections. This reelase also brings a new secure mode to CCT that when enabled, only HTTPS camera connections are established.

Note - The new features require the latest version of the camera firmware to work.

New Features

• Added a new TLS tab for HTTPS certificates management, this allows:
  • Show camera certificate details.
  • Manage camera certificate (make active, delete).
  • Download Certificate Signing Requests (CSR), individually or in bulk.
  • Upload custom certificates to cameras, individually or in bulk.
• Added an option to disable (or enable) the HTTP port.
• Added an option to change the default HTTP and HTTPS ports.
• HTTPS is the default connection type with fallback to HTTP.
• Added an option to disable HTTP fallback (allow HTTPS connections only).
• Added an option to disable icmp (ping) check when manually discovering cameras by their IP addresses.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue that could prevent cameras from being manually discovered by IP address.
• Fixed an issue that could result in a black preview panel when configuring video analytics events (no video streaming).
• NTP server mode shows DHCP/Manual instead of True/False.
• Fixed an issue where a connected camera that has its password changed from the WebUI would not revert to Login Failed in CCT.
• Fixed an issue where cameras were incorrectly sorted by IP address.
• Fixed an issue where some settings changed in the import file would prevent the import feature to work.
• Fixed an issue where bulk settings changes could fail.
• Fixed an issue where users were unable to set password on a factory reset device.
• Fixed some issues linked with CCT filters that could cause the application to crash or become not responsive if incorrect data was typed in the filters fields.
• Fixed an issue where removing filters when any of the cameras was edited caused the application to crash.
• Fixed an issue where CCT could crash when importing settings with values outside of their valid range.
• Corrections and improvements on the supported languages translations.

Version 1.4.6.4 - Released Apr 28, 2020

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where certain Analytics settings were not appearing
• Fixed an issue where discarding a large number of changes may result in unresponsive apply or cancel buttons
• Added feedback to users when attempting to overwrite an existing export file
• Fixed an issue where a disconnected camera continues to appear online in the listing
• Fixed an issue where searching for a camera at an invalid IP address now results in the correct error message
• Fixed an issue where settings changes on a camera WebUI is not reflected in CCT until the CCT tool is restarted
• Analytics inclusion area now appears correctly by default
• Increased the size of the model number filter pick list when working with a large number of different models of cameras
• Fixed an issue where an incorrect date format could cause CCT to unexpectedly terminate on file import
• Fixed a couple of issues where CCT would unexpectedly terminate

Version 1.4.4.0 - Released Nov 29, 2019

New Features

• In conjunction with removing default passwords on newly produced Avigilon cameras, encoders and Avigilon presence detector, CCT will not support setting an initial password on such devices.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the CCT may crash if configuring the analytics on a 4MP or 6MP H5A camera

Version 1.4.2.2 - Released Sept 30, 2019

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the analytics configuration would no longer appear after a camera wasconnected to Genetec Security Center
• Fixed an issue where the inclusion area was not by default enabled when a new analytic rule iscreated.
• Bounding boxes are now appearing in the analytics configuration preview window

Version 1.4.2.0 - Released August 22, 2019

New Features

• Added support for H.265.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the region of interest or line crossing regions for analytic events on certain cameras are rendered in a location different than the position saved on the camera. All users who have previously used CCT 1.4.0.0 to configure an area of interest or beam crossing event are recommended to use this version of CCT to double check that the configured region of interest matches the desired location.
• Removed support for fetching camera firmware from Avigilon FTP site. All Avigilon firmware has now been relocated to the Avigilon partner portal. Please see the user guide for information on how to manually download firmware and have CCT deploy the firmware updates to the cameras.
• Fixed an issue where certain cameras displayed an incorrect thumbnail preview image.
• Fixed multiple translation issues with various UI elements
• Fixed an issue where the application crashed with an unhandled exception.

Version 1.4.0.0 - Released April 4, 2019

New Features

• Added support for analytic events and analytic configuration on Avigilon cameras with self-learning video analytics and Unusual Motion Detection
• Passwords are hidden during bulk setup

Issues Fixed

• Corrected the ONVIF namespace used during camera discovery

Version 1.2.0.4 - Released November 30, 2018

New Features

• Added support for H4 Multisensor camera line.

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where the tool does no display all the connected camera models under the ‘Model’ filter window if the list size exceeds the limited window size. The model filter window should now have a scroll bar functionality to display models hidden by the limited window size.
• Fixed an issue where the connected cameras are not discovered if the tool was launched when the network interface controller (NIC) was disabled and then enabled afterwards.

Known Issues

• When DHCP settings are changed along with other settings, the other settings fail to apply although CCT reports the changes have succeeded.

Version 1.2.02 - Released June 10, 2016

Issues Fixed

• Fixed an issue where changing the IP address and the names of multiple cameras at the same time causes the cameras to enter an error state.

Known Issues

• CCT cannot find cameras through a specific network interface controller (NIC) if the application is launched when the NIC is disabled.
• Reinstalling the same version of CCT prompts the user to uninstall the application.
• CCT stops responding if internet connection is lost while downloading firmware from the remote repository.
• False error message is shown if Ethernet cable is disconnected from the local computer while downloading firmware from the remote repository.
• Some column headers are not displayed.

Version 1.2.0.0 - Released March 31, 2016

New Features

• Update camera firmware from CCT.
• Automatically obtain latest Avigilon released firmware via CCT on command.
• Obtain and save multiple camera logs via CCT.
• Localized in the following languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Protuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Issues Fixed

• Supports Windows 7 32-bit Operating System
• WebUI links work with IE and Edge browsers if either one is set as the default browser.
• Supports Unicode characters in export and import configuration files.
• Installer allows users to go back a step and add the tool for all users on the computer.
• Improved UI so that the offline cameras and updated fields are easier to identify.
• Fixed an issue where CCT would accept an invalid IP address in the default gateway field.
• Fixed an issue where image quality settings would not display properly if it was configured from an imported file.
• Fixed an issue with sorting newly discovered cameras so that the filters apply correctly.

Known Issues

• CCT cannot find cameras through a specific network interface controller (NIC) if the application is launched when the NIC is disabled.
• Reinstalling the same version of CCT prompts the user to uninstall the application.
• CCT stops responding if the internet connection is lost while downloading firmware from the remote repository.
• False error message is shown if the Ethernet cable is disconnected from the local computer while downloading firmware from the remote repository.
• Serial number headers are not fully displayed in Russian.
• Some column headers are not displayed.

Version 1.0.0.0 - Released February 18, 2016

• Initial Avigilon Camera Configuration Tool release.