The Hikvision DS-MDS003 Dock Station is an integrated device designed to work with a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) software. It facilitates the access, collection, storage, and playback of audio and video files from connected body cameras. The dock station also supports user account association with body cameras, search of data collection records, and data upload via the software.
Function Description:
The primary function of the DS-MDS003 Dock Station is to provide a centralized solution for managing data from multiple body cameras. It automatically collects data (pictures, videos, and audio) from connected body cameras and can clear their storage space after collection. The device ensures data security through various authentication methods, including facial recognition and password protection, for accessing and managing collected files. It also offers robust data protection features, such as locking important data to prevent accidental deletion and safeguarding data in case of sudden power loss. The dock station supports multi-user management, allowing multiple users to be associated with a single dock station, and enables files to be uploaded to CVR (Central Video Recorder) and cloud storage for further archiving and access.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific numerical technical specifications like dimensions, weight, or power consumption are not explicitly detailed in the provided manual excerpts, the following functional and design aspects are highlighted:
- System Design: Highly stable dual system design.
- Mounting Options: Supports wall mounting, mobile mounting, and desktop mounting.
- Display: Features an ultra-large touchscreen with high resolution for convenient operation.
- Body Camera Bins: Equipped with multiple body camera bins, and multiple dock stations can be connected to expand capacity.
- Charging: Provides auto-charging for connected body cameras.
- USB Interfaces: Includes standard USB interfaces for connecting peripherals like a keyboard or mouse for software operation, or a USB flash disk for dock station upgrades.
- Storage Management: Supports overwritten storage, where collected data is overwritten according to the collection sequence when storage is full. It also allows for local storage management and connection to an external storage server for expansion.
- Data Upload: Supports ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) for data upload to prevent data loss and allows for scheduled uploads to a platform.
- User Management: Supports multi-user management with configurable permissions (e.g., File Search Permission, Super Admin Permission).
- Security: Incorporates facial recognition for unlocking body camera bins and authenticating file management permissions.
Usage Features:
- Activation: Requires initial activation by setting an administrator password upon first use.
- Device Connection: Body cameras are connected to the dock station by selecting "Store," which automatically opens a free bin. The mini USB interface connects to the body camera, which is then placed in the bin.
- File Collection: Automatic file collection starts once a body camera is connected. For unassociated body cameras, a person must first be associated with the device before collection begins.
- Priority Collection: Users can enable "Priority" collection for a specific body camera, pausing collection from other cameras until the priority collection is complete.
- File Management:
- Authentication: Access to file management requires authentication via associated person information (person number and password) or facial recognition. Face priority can be enabled for direct facial recognition authentication.
- Search: Files can be searched using keywords, date, file type, and upload status.
- Playback and Edit: Searched files can be played back, and remarks can be added or edited.
- Lock/Unlock: Important files can be locked individually or in batches to prevent accidental deletion or overwriting. Files can also be unlocked.
- Upload: Files can be uploaded to a platform individually or in batches.
- Platform Connection: Allows configuration of platform parameters (IP Address, Port No., User Name, Password) to connect to a platform server for data upload.
- Storage Server Connection: Enables connection to an external storage server for expanded storage, with options for automatic backup.
- Device Management: Admin users can add, edit, and delete body cameras from the device list. Body cameras can be associated with up to three persons, and each person can be associated with only one body camera. Device information can be exported and imported.
- Person Management: Allows adding new persons with details like name, person number, password, and contact information. Face pictures can be collected for facial recognition authentication. Permissions for file search and super admin access can be configured for each person. Person information can be edited, deleted, exported, and imported.
- System Configuration:
- Basic Information: View dock station number, host version, and APP version.
- Language: Set the system language.
- Debug Mode: Switch between USB Flash Disk Mode (for normal file collection) and Debug Mode (for software developers).
- Collection Format: Select or add desired collection formats for video, audio, and picture files.
Maintenance Features:
- Log Search: Allows searching operation logs by date and operation type to troubleshoot problems. Log files can be exported to a USB flash disk.
- Upgrade: Supports upgrading various components of the dock station, including the APK (application), Android system, and host, either individually or simultaneously, using an upgrade package from a USB flash disk.
- Format Database: Clears all local data from the dock station by formatting the database. This function should be used with caution due to data loss.
- Restore Host Parameters: Restores the host parameters to their default settings.
- Restore System to Factory Settings: Restores the Android system to its factory settings. This function should also be operated with caution.