A customer recently contacting us with the following question on Geovision center V2 software, which is the Geovision CMS (central monitoring station) software:

I currently have a 4 channel Geovision system using a GV-800 dvr card. Our company would like to add a 2nd system ata different location. For this system we need a 16 channel Geovision system. I heard that Geovision supports accessing multiple systems from one computer. Can you please let us know how this is done and if any additional software is required to do this?

CCTV Camera Pros response:
The software CD that is included with all Geovision DVR cards includes the Geovision Center V2 standard version which allows you to remotely connect to and monitor up to 5 Geovision systems and up to 80 channel / security cameras. So, there is no additional software purchase required to monitor up to 5 systems. If you ever expand beyond 5 systems or 80 cameras, you can upgrade to Geovision Center V2 PRO - Professional Series.

Follow up question from customer:
How many cameras can be displayed on one screen using the Center V2 software?

Response from CCTV Camera Pros:

The number of cameras that can be displayed by the Center V2 software depends on the video resolution on the monitor you are using. Please see below:

In the 1024 x 768 resolution, select 6, 15, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 25, or 36 screen divisions for dual monitors.

In the 1280 x 1024 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual monitors.

In the 1600 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, or 36 screen divisions for dual monitors.

In the 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200 and 1440 x 900 resolutions, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for a
single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual
5 monitors.

In the 1920 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual monitors.

In the 1920 x 1080 resolution, select 6, 15, or 28 screen divisions for a single monitor; 6, 20, or 35 screen divisions for dual monitors.

In the 1280 x 800 resolution, select 6, 12, 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, 30 screen divisions for dual monitors.

Here is a link to the complete Geovision center V2 manual which is where I got the above information from.