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Mimic Viewer

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Overview

The Integriti Mimic Viewer provides a stand-alone, read-only installation of Integriti that connects directly to an Integriti Security Controller (ISC) or Integriti Access Controller (IAC) to display live Schematic Maps. It is a secondary controller connection that only reads state information, allowing the main Integriti Professional software to remain the primary system management point.

Product Key: 996906

Ideal Use Cases

  • Multi-site Systems with Centralised Management: If connectivity to the central server is lost, local Mimic Viewer maintains its own controller connection, keeping the mimic panel functional.
  • IT Networking Limitations: Allows a non-networked PC to connect directly to a controller, staying logged in without risking network security policies against unattended networked computers.

Note: This guide assumes a reasonable understanding of Integriti Professional software and its components.

Prerequisites

  • Integriti Professional V 19.0 or later (main system).
  • A separate PC for the Mimic Viewer installation.
  • Mimic Viewer Product Key (996906).
  • The ISC/IAC controller must be configured to allow a secondary software connection.
  • SQL database instance (can be on the same machine).
  • Ethernet or serial (UniBus UART) connection path to the controller.

Step-by-Step

What the Mimic Viewer Installs

The Mimic Viewer installation packages the following components:

  • Controller Server: Windows service maintaining a read-only connection to the controller.
  • Application Server: Windows service handling client requests.
  • System Designer: Used for initial setup, controller connection, operator management, and map creation/editing.
  • Mimic Viewer: A simplified client application for viewing schematic maps. Supports importing and re-targeting maps.
  • Database: Requires its own SQL database instance (typically on the same machine).

Installation

  1. Run the standard Integriti Professional installer.
  2. At the Components screen, change the component to “Mimic Viewer” (instead of GateKeeper).
  3. Proceed through the installer — select an existing SQL instance or create a new one.
  4. After installation, start the Application and Controller services.
  5. Launch System Designer and log in. You will be prompted with the software activation wizard.
  6. Enter the Mimic Viewer product key (996906) and activate (online or manually if no internet).

Enable Secondary Controller Connection (Main System)

  1. On the main Integriti Professional System Designer, right-click the controller and select Edit.
  2. Go to the Module Details tab, expand General Behaviour.
  3. Set “Maximum Software Connections” to at least 2 (to allow the Mimic Viewer connection).

Connect Mimic Viewer to the Controller

  1. On the Mimic Viewer System Designer, create a new controller connection.
    • Ethernet connection if on the same network as the controller, or
    • Serial cable via UniBus UART.
  2. Once connected, all controller items will sync from the controller (may take time depending on connection path).
  3. Edit the controller connection in the Mimic Viewer System Designer, go to Connection Details > Connectivity, and set “Connection Mode” to Auto (for automatic reconnection).

Create or Import Maps

  1. Create: Use System Designer in the Mimic Viewer to create schematic maps normally.

  2. Import (recommended): Create maps in the main Integriti Professional system, export to an .irentities file, then import into the Mimic Viewer.

    • Updates to maps can be made in the Professional system and re-imported.
    • If new/modified presenters are used, export and import those as well.

  3. Re-Targeting: Imported maps may reference controllers with different IDs. In the Mimic Viewer client:

    • Open the Schematic Maps list.
    • Import maps as needed.
    • Right-click the imported map and select “Re-Target Map to Controller”.
    • Assign each unique controller ID in the map to the local controller. Click OK to update.

Configure Client Layouts

  1. Open the maps that should be displayed and position them on the desired monitors.
  2. Use “Update Existing” on the ribbon to save the layout.
  3. Optionally, open Personal Layouts and uncheck “Save on Exit” to prevent accidental modifications.

Configure Auto-Start / Auto-Login

  1. At the Mimic Viewer login window, enter the operator credentials.
  2. Hold down [Left Alt] + [Left Ctrl] and double-click the user image (man icon) to the left of the dialog.
  3. Click Yes to enable auto-login.
  4. Choose whether the client should start in full screen mode on auto-login.
  5. Configure Windows OS to auto-login and power-on after power loss as needed.

The Mimic Viewer will now automatically start with Windows, auto-login, and restore maps with no intervention.

System Limitations

  • Only one Mimic Viewer can be connected to an Integriti Controller (but multiple clients can connect to that same Mimic Viewer installation using additional client licenses: 996906CLI).
  • The connection is read-only — no programming changes to the controller, and review data cannot be extracted.
  • Full screen mode is not persisted in layouts but can be enabled via auto-login.

Verification

  • After setup, confirm the Mimic Viewer displays live state changes (e.g., door unlock/lock, area arm/disarm) on schematic maps.
  • Disconnect the network between the main server and controller — verify the Mimic Viewer continues to display live states.
  • Reboot the Mimic Viewer PC — verify auto-login restores maps without intervention.
  • Test map re-targeting with an imported map from the main Professional system.

Troubleshooting

ProblemResolution
Mimic Viewer cannot connectVerify “Maximum Software Connections” is set to at least 2 on the main system’s controller. Check network/connectivity.
Map elements not working after importUse “Re-Target Map to Controller” to reassign controller IDs from the source system to the local controller.
Layout not persistingUse “Update Existing” or check “Save on Exit” in Personal Layouts.
Cannot activate softwareEnsure the Mimic Viewer product key (996906) is entered. Use manual activation if no internet.
Review not availableThis is expected — Mimic Viewer is read-only and cannot extract review events.

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