Bosch Configuration Manager Release Letter

1. General

Configuration Manager is a generic configuration tool for all Bosch IP Network Video Products, encompassing both software modules and hardware devices. It is utilized for the configuration and licensing of various products. Configuration Manager 7.62 is a maintenance release, based on version 7.61. It includes Video SDK 6.3 and the latest plug-ins for VCA configuration. This version primarily supports English; the other 10 languages are not yet fully translated.

Ensure you always use the latest released version.

2. Important Notes

• Configuration Manager 7 has excluded support for Bosch Video Client and BVIP Lite Suite. Installing it over a previous version will encrypt the database with strong encryption, rendering it unusable for older software.
• Configuration Manager 7.0 and higher are 64-bit applications and require a 64-bit Windows operating system.
• Security And Safety Things (S&ST) has been renamed to azena. While existing URLs may still function or redirect, future support might be limited to new domains, potentially causing connectivity issues. Bosch will monitor and support new URLs when accessible. If links break, Configuration Manager will require an update.

3. New Features

• An improved workflow has been introduced for licensing cameras via the Remote Portal, supporting both online and offline use cases. This wizard-like workflow clearly indicates the licensing process status and aids in managing licensing information and data.

4. Changes

• An issue with changing the IP address for more than 50 devices has been fixed.
• Several VCA issues have been resolved.
• An issue where various CPP3 devices appeared with an incorrect platform number has been fixed.
• Several issues with time zone settings on the HD decoder have been fixed.

5. Restrictions; Known Issues

• On MIC or AUTODOME cameras with FW < 7.70 and VCA configured, CM 7.20 may display configured lines, fields, and routes incorrectly. Saving such configurations can break VCA setup; using a recent CM version is recommended.
• FLEXIDOME IP starlight 5000i (IR) cameras may incorrectly appear as Device Type FLEXIDOME IP 4000i (IR).
• FTP addresses must be IP addresses only; URLs are not supported.
• After changing a device's IP address, the settings page may not update automatically; a manual refresh might be required.
• Uploading a configuration file that includes recording settings might be incomplete; manual verification of settings is advised.
• Special characters such as '<', '>', ':', '@' are not allowed in names and passwords. Using them via the Web GUI may prevent Configuration Manager from accessing devices.
• Saving an empty password might cause an I/O error message without affecting the setting.
• The database path must be re-entered if the previous installation did not use the default path.
• The 'Device info' dialog for Divar 700 only displays the general information tab and data retrievable via Video SDK interfaces.
• No IPv6 & DNS check is performed for VRM databases.
• For cameras with Intelligent Tracking, 'Click on object' is not supported by Configuration Manager.
• If no IPv6 network is available, DLA E-Series devices require initial IP address configuration by setting the PC's IP address within the storage's default IP range (e.g., 192.168.128.101 for discovery). Once set to a valid IP range, the Configuration Manager PC can use its standard IP address.
• Configuration Manager may encounter an access violation when an ONVIF camera with pan and tilt, but no zoom, is added to Video Streaming Gateway (e.g., Axis M3007).
• For legacy devices like VIDEOJET 8008 or VIDEOJET 10, tabs and buttons related to motion detection are deactivated, preventing configuration.
• FTP account passwords are not stored during Backup & Restore operations.
• The user interface for the DIVAR AN 3000/5000 FW upgrade feature is available only in English.
• If the DIVAR AN 3000/5000 FW upgrade transfer is interrupted by power or network failure, the system might enter a state where it cannot be upgraded again via Configuration Manager. In such cases, manual upgrade via the WEB UI or directly on the device is necessary.
• A FW upload for DIVAR AN 3000 or DIVAR AN 5000 can only be cancelled during the transfer phase. Once the file is transferred and the upgrade process begins, cancellation is not possible.
• For dual recording, Configuration Manager does not permit assigning the identical LUN to both recording entries.
• VCA tabs, such as Motion Detection, may not refresh after firmware upgrade or downgrade; manual refresh might be required.
• Device network settings configuration for VJD-7000 and VJD-8000 is not functional in the device tree's context menu (right-click). The network configuration page should be used instead.
• VRM-based ANR mode is no longer supported.
• Only one LUN lock can be overwritten per device at a time; lock acquisition occurs only when storage is needed for recording.
• Uploading an invalid certificate will result in I/O errors on the page.
• With cameras running firmware 6.4x and 'Silent VCA' mode, an incorrect VCA calibration tab might be displayed in 'event triggered' or 'scheduled' modes. A VCA profile must be selected first.
• Once authenticated, a user can still communicate with a device even if the smart token is removed. To prevent unauthorized access, Configuration Manager should not be left accessible when the smart token with the client certificate is removed.
• With CPP7.3 AUTODOME and MIC cameras, I/O errors might appear on the 'Logs' tab. The device's web page can be used to access logs and configure syslog functionality.
• Due to security concerns, basic authentication is no longer supported. Consequently, firmware cannot be uploaded to password-protected VJD-7000 running FW 54.8.x or older. An older version of Configuration Manager can be used, or the password can be temporarily removed.
• With certificate-based authentication, each Windows user should use only one Smart Card or user token for the same CA.
• If a storage array is reconfigured or cleared manually (e.g., using console or SanTricity instead of Bosch tools), all LUNs of all targets must be deleted from the VRM and re-added to update necessary information.
• Custom table views do not support adding dynamic content like user management or certificates.
• Configuration upload and download are not supported for cameras of the Remote Portal.
• Repository downloads including offline devices or devices not supporting configuration file download will show an error that can be ignored; all parameters handled by Configuration Manager will be stored in the repository.
• In rare cases, only a partial VRM device tree may be shown; restarting Configuration Manager provides a full display.
• Privacy masks and other orientation-related parameters must be checked and reassigned after rotating a camera.
• Uploading or exchanging certificates requires the device to be rebooted if running firmware below version 7.x.
• Stamping logos may sometimes lose transparency when converted by Configuration Manager. To avoid this, prepare logos with the correct size and color using other tools.
• Using "export from memory" with pre-alarm recording that exceeds available memory will cause continuous recording on account storage. It is advised to check the memory requirement of the pre-alarm ring to avoid unexpected consumption.
• Camera Calibration module does not function on Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB.
• For single-line devices, the 'device name' field is not displayed; the camera name is used for both.
• TLS 1.3 is not yet supported by Configuration Manager, although it allows this setting on CPP14 cameras running FW 8.30 or higher. Setting the minimum TLS version to 1.3 will lock out Configuration Manager.
• Windows fonts may appear invalid or missing after changing the screen scale factor. Refer to the Microsoft knowledge base for assistance: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/4038303.
• For FLEXIDOME panoramic 5100i in on-board dewarping mode, with line 2 set to quad-view, only the first quadrant can be selected for PTZ control. As a workaround, use the camera's web page to configure the dewarped quad-view.
• For FLEXIDOME multi 7000i, the azimuth value for a camera module is located under 'coordinate system', unlike its position in the camera's web interface.
• Firmware upload to HD decoders requires HTTPS due to basic authentication being deprecated on unencrypted connections.
• Devices appear locked in Remote Portal if their user and live passwords are not configured.
• Note: If multiple Configuration Managers are used in the network, managing the same or overlapping device sets simultaneously may lead to unpredictable effects when writing to devices.
• Note: Due to the change to .NET 4.7.2, DiBos devices cannot be found by network scan if .NET 3.5 is not installed. Install .NET 3.5 in addition to the Configuration Manager package if required.
• Note: As per earlier 7.6x release notes, Configuration Manager 7.6 is no longer tested on Windows 7, which is now end-of-support.

6. System Requirements

Note: The new camera calibration module requires a Win10 API function available starting with Win10 1803 (Redstone4). Previous Windows versions will not allow camera calibration to start.

7. Component Versions

• RCP Plus SDK: 5.01.0056
• Symbol SDK: 4.00.0041
• VCA SDK: 4.50.1.0040
• Video SDK: 6.36.0232
• Camera Calibration: 2.3.0.14

Open-source license information is available in the 'doc' folder in the installation path. You may also visit the Bosch Security Systems Open-Source Software page at https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/oss/.

Note: Video device proxies for DIVAR devices use OpenSSL for encrypted communication.

8. Features and Changes with former versions

New Features with 7.61.0143

• Support for new FLEXIDOME indoor/outdoor 5100i cameras.
• Support for new Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) Pro Packs, introduced with CPP14 FW 8.70 and the new FLEXIDOME indoor/outdoor 5100i cameras, including license handling.
  • Renaming of tracking modes for the IVA Pro Packs.
  • 3D size measurements (width, height, depth) and filter for IVA Pro Traffic Pack objects added.
  • Stationary object label and filter added for IVA Pro Buildings Pack and IVA Pro Traffic Pack.
• Integration of new Calibration Module allows map-based calibration for inner-city and traffic scenes, improving usability.
• HTTP referrer check added to allow multiple cameras selection for this setting.
• DNS and hostname settings added for VIDEOJET decoder 7000.
• Update check for new versions from DownloadStore (https://downloadstore.boschsecurity.com) can be enabled via the Preferences page.

Changes with 7.61.0143

UX improvements

• An issue with ALC gain control on cameras has been fixed.
• An issue with missing illuminator settings for FLEXIDOME inteox 7100i has been fixed.
• User interface description improved to note that a certificate signing request requires the country code instead of the country name.

HD Decoder

• Device type now displays the correct variant of VIDEOJET decoder 7000.
• An issue where the color setting for display stamping was not displayed has been fixed.
• An issue where maintenance logs could not be downloaded over HTTPS has been fixed.
• An issue where maintenance logs larger than 16 MB could not be downloaded over HTTP has been fixed.

New Features with 7.60.0082

• Support of FLEXIDOME panoramic 5100i with FW 8.50, introducing on-board dewarping.
• Support of network authentication 802.1x with EAP-TLS for VIDEOJET decoder 7000 (VJD-7513).
• Support of audio alarm enhancements in CPP7.3 cameras.
• Passwords now allow UTF-8 characters.

Changes with 7.60.0082

UX improvements

• Usability of MQTT broker configuration improved.
• Handling of empty URLs improved.
• An info icon with tooltip has been added to the ANR configuration for cases where secondary recording was not configured.
• Devices and folders can now be freely re-arranged in the device allocator.
• The name sort filter in the device allocator is now triple state, allowing reversion to the original order.
• I/O logging dialog works without prior logging configuration in settings.
• An issue where the 'Add'/'Cancel' buttons were not visible has been fixed.
• Site support, as known from use with the discontinued Bosch Video Client, has been removed.

Table View

• Dynamic on-demand content loading automatically fills the view.
• Improved readability due to adaptive column width adjustments.
• More content and alignment across the camera range.
• Faster loading speed.

New Features with 7.51.0090

• Support of FLEXIDOME multi 7000i IR with FW 8.30.

Changes with 7.51.0090

• An issue where the recording encoder profile did not show the correct value has been fixed.
• Certificate password limitation extended from 16 to 20 characters.
• An issue where it was not possible to add or change multicast addresses on VIP X1600 has been fixed.
• An issue where the VCA scheduled configuration link showed the wrong window has been fixed.
• An issue where CM might crash while adding a VSG to VRM has been fixed.

New Features with 7.50.0073

• Support for the new panoramic camera FLEXIDOME IP panoramic 5100i.
• Support for new AI detectors in INTEOX camera series.
• Info stamping region is supported on CPP13 and CPP14 cameras.
• MQTT Event Broker from ONVIF Profile M is supported in camera firmware for both Bosch and ONVIF cameras. Configuration includes broker address, port, topic prefix, and publish filter for ONVIF Profile M.
• For thermal cameras, 'stopped object debounce time' configuration has been added to compensate for missing idle/removed object detection.
• Objects causing IVA events will trigger only once per ID, realized by introducing an additional object ID debounce time.
• Video can be recorded locally and used for playback to refine VCA configuration, similar to normal recordings.

Changes with 7.50.0073

• A warning message has been added to the configuration page for unsupported devices.
• An issue with the 'output follow' function missing for FLEXIDOME IP micro 3000i has been fixed.
• An issue with IVA counter and occupancy tasks showing a disabled bell icon while switching tabs has been fixed.
• For AVIOTEC cameras, an issue where the first task was sporadically shown as enabled despite being disabled has been fixed.
• Various improvements for the recently introduced new camera calibration have been added.

New Features with 7.42.0087

• Support for the new indoor camera FLEXIDOME IP starlight 8000i.

Changes with 7.42.0087

• An issue with network scan not working in the IP Matrix camera edit window has been fixed.

New Features with 7.41.0079

• Support for the new multi-sensor camera FLEXIDOME multi 7000i.
• Intelligent Video Analytics can be configured to use flexible person shape in 3D tracking, if supported by the camera.

Changes with 7.41.0079

• An issue with a camera appearing twice in the device tree has been fixed.
• An issue with slow response after opening the certificates page from VRM Server has been fixed.
• An issue with an empty license page from VRM has been fixed.
• An issue where object metadata inspection was not possible has been fixed.
• An issue with VCA task configuration, where the tab was not drawn properly, has been fixed.

New Features with 7.40.0069

• Support of firmware 7.80.
• Support for new IR cameras in the AUTODOME IP 5100i family.
• Support for new X series cameras in FLEXIDOME IP 8000i family.
• On-screen display stamping has been reworked for greater flexibility:
  • Font size can be defined per stamping section, resolution-independent by per mill of screen size.
  • Text and background colors can be defined per stamping section.
  • Settings can be copied to other stamping areas.
• New calibration module integrated for video analytics.

Changes with 7.40.0069

Usability improvements

• Reboot request information is displayed when a license has been installed.
• Some icons have been changed for better self-explanation and clarity.

• Installation is now possible without requiring administration rights.

New Features with 7.30.0065

• INTEOX and S&ST: App management and update handling have been improved.
• Remote Portal: A user can set the image refresh according to available bandwidth.
• Configuration of DIP 7000 AIO's Microsoft iSCSI target CHAP password is supported.
• Live video dialog is reused across pages, reducing loading time.
• Live video dialog can be maximized. Shortcuts have been added:
  • 'z': Enlarge dialog to original video size.
  • 'v': Maximize video dialog.
• Human Skin Temperature Detection (HTD) degree settings now support Fahrenheit.

Changes with 7.30.0065

• A security issue has been fixed: DLL injection attacks are mitigated by preventing loading DLLs from the current working directory.
• Search is extended to find device tags "Attribute" imported via CSV file.
• Factory default button added for S&ST environment, and button wording improved.
• Action icon positions can be re-arranged.
• Read-only fields now allow copying.
• Snapshot view now includes ONVIF cameras.

Changes with 7.21.0080

• Fixes issues (with released build 77):
  • A VCA field was not properly displayed.
  • The 'Traffic Detectors' checkbox on INTEOX cameras was not checked.
  • The pan angle for VCA was inverted in relation to optical movement.
• An issue with the installer signature has been fixed.

New Features with 7.20.0067

INTEOX cameras

• App Management menu introduced as part of the Service menu.
• Use Configuration Manager to download and install applications from the S&ST App Store (refer to training in the Bosch Building Technologies Academy).
• Configuration of 3rd party applications.
• Configuration of new OSD capabilities of INTEOX cameras.

Remote Portal

• Benefit from remote access to manage devices for free from anywhere with internet access. Check out the customer success story.
• UX improvements: Alternatively to updating devices directly from the Bosch Remote Portal, firmware files can be uploaded from Configuration Manager remotely via the Remote Portal, as if locally connected.

VCA

• Access to all streams and recordings during configuration.

VRM

• Maintenance log export integrated into Configuration Manager.

Network

• Subnet-crossing scan possibility introduced (independent of multicast).
• Proxy server support.

New Products

• AUTODOME inteox 7000i
• MIC inteox 7100i - 2MP
• MIC inteox 7100i - 8MP
• FLEXIDOME IP starlight 5000i (IR)
• DINION IP thermal 9000 RM

Miscellaneous

• Configuration Manager can automatically check the Bosch Security Download Area for new versions.
• Check out the latest How-to Video on YouTube.

Changes with 7.20.0067

• UX improvements for VCA Task Script Editor.
• Security improvements.
• Fixes issues:
  • "VCA silent" was not properly listed in the “Profile to configure" dropdown menu for Camera Trainer.
  • Regarding sampling from playback.
  • Remote access to recording via Remote Portal.
  • Regarding VCA when COM1 settings are configured.
  • Regarding sorting functionality for VRMs.
  • Input for BVMS Configuration Client stability improvements.

New Features with 7.11.0048

• A start-up configuration for a VIDEOJET decoder running minimum firmware 10.0 can be defined using the IP Matrix functionality. Configuration Manager allows defining the initial layout and populating video windows by assigning cameras. No keyboard connection is needed; automatic re-connect re-establishes the view after a decoder reboot.
• Decoder log files can be downloaded via Configuration Manager, especially recommended when web browser download fails.

Changes with 7.11.0048

• An issue where a NetApp storage with firmware 11.60 or higher could not be added to the system has been fixed.
• Various minor issues have been fixed.

New Features with 7.10.0042

Remote Portal

• Navigation has been improved for simpler and more intuitive Remote Portal and cloud access.
• Automatic login is available if Remote Portal account credentials are configured.
• Batch commissioning of cameras into Remote Portal is supported, considering minimum required IP camera firmware 6.40.

New products

• Support for the new FLEXIDOME IP 8000i with tele lens added.
• Support for the upcoming Monitor Wall 10 software and decoder firmware 10.0 added.
• Support for AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000 added.

Usability

• Device Health Monitor now includes iSCSI multi-pathing information in recording status.
• Password-protected database export added.
• Camera Trainer samples directory path is now configurable.

Changes with 7.10.0042

• Usability improvements for calibration and VCA configuration.
• Passwords can now be pasted into password fields; password confirmations can be pasted when visibility is on.
• Usability improvements for client certificate handling.
• URL scheme introduced to allow Configuration Manager to be called directly from the web interface of IP cameras for VCA configuration.
• Various minor issues have been fixed.

New Features with 7.01.0136

VCA 7.60 support

• New filters 'height' and 'width' added, in addition to 'area' and 'aspect ratio'.
• New tamper detection 'camera moved' for cameras with gyro sensor.
• Metadata are configurable to include less content, supporting lower data rates for applications like low-bandwidth ITS.

Changes with 7.01.0136

• Various bug fixes, mainly in the VCA area.
• Updated Configuration Manager help file.

New Features with 7.00.0111

User Interface

• Look-and-feel updated according to the latest Bosch style guide, with improvements to form element readability.
• Screen space optimization due to higher density of presented information, with an optional vertical navigation bar.
• Scaling invariant user controls enable smooth support for high DPI screens.
• Horizontal scrolling avoided by adaptive column reduction.
• New easy-to-use filters supporting "Google"-like free text matching on various identifiers and device properties.
• VCA pages feature new sub-navigation, larger video presentation for easier task setup, improved calibration and Camera Trainer pages, in-field editing, an object filter page, and tooltips with direct links to help pages.

Security

• Strong password requirement during the first program start. Working without password prompts triggers an extra warning pop-up and requires specific user action.
• Certificate creation now includes usage, enabling fully automated batch certificate creation for larger device sets. The creation dialog shows the progress of key creation.

Cameras

• Support for new AUTODOME IP 7000i and MIC IP 7100i with firmware 7.52, introducing changes and enhancements to picture settings and pre-position settings pages.
• Setting an alternate home position is now possible for applicable moving cameras.
• Support for new DINION and FLEXIDOME IP 3000i series with firmware 7.51.
• An RCP+ message and/or an SNMP trap from cameras can be configured if time sync fails.

Storages

• Assignment option for CHAP password on DSA E series storages added. Password must be between 12 to 16 characters long.

Decoders

• Playback permission is configurable for IP Matrix since decoder firmware 9.60.

Changes with 7.00.0111

• Support for Bosch Video Client (BVC) and BVIP Lite Suite is excluded.
• Configuration backup of the Configuration Repository now refers to the MAC address of a device instead of the IP address.
• Network scan is now also possible for IPv6 networks.
• Context menu and some configuration pages cleaned up for decoders.
• Improved feedback on firmware upload status and errors.
• The character '+' is no longer allowed for camera passwords, as it is also blocked in cameras from firmware 7.50 onwards.
• The image posting tab is moved from 'Network' to 'Recording', and a link to configure accounts has been added.
• Secure crypto-coprocessor version is now displayed on the camera's compatibility tab.

For earlier history, please refer to release notes of Configuration Manager 7.5x or older.