How to Integrate Huawei SMC Video Conferencing with Tiandy Surveillance Platform

> Original Chinese article from ruodian360.com

> Published: 2023-05-05 | Translated & adapted for international audience

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Overview

This guide explains how to integrate Huawei's video conferencing system with the Tiandy surveillance and dispatch platform using the T28181 (GB/T 28181) protocol. The integration allows operators to dispatch, preview, and distribute surveillance video feeds directly within a video conference via the Visual Scheduling Desk (VSD), enabling a converged display of video conferencing and video surveillance.

System Versions:

• Huawei SMC2.0: V100R003C10SPC900
• Tiandy Easy7: V7.9 and later (excluding V7.9)

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Network Topology

Prerequisites

• The MCU must be registered to the SMC2.0 built-in SC via both H.323 and SIP protocols.
• Endpoint conference rooms must be added to SMC2.0.

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Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Configure Huawei SMC Integration Parameters

1. Navigate to the Converge Gateway installation directory (default: D:\Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd\Converge Gateway\bin\).

2. Open CgwConfig.xml with a text editor (e.g., Notepad).

3. Review and modify the following parameters:

| Parameter | Description | Recommended Value |

|-----------|-------------|-------------------|

| sessionOverTime | Timeout for SMC integration (minutes) | 1 (default) |

| cgwServiceIp | IP address of the Converge Gateway server | 127.0.0.1 (default) |

| cgwChannelRTPStartPort | Starting port for the RTP module | 12000 (default) |

| cgwChannelRTPPortCount | Number of consecutive RTP ports | 520 (default; range 12000–12519) |

| cgwAudioProtocol | Audio protocol between CGW and SMC | G711A (default) |

| cgwChanelCallPort | SIP communication port | 5062 (default) |

4. Save the CgwConfig.xml file.

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2. Configure the Tiandy Surveillance Platform Integration Parameters

Step 2.1: Set Up Upper-Level Platform Information

1. Log in to the Tiandy Video Surveillance Gateway System as admin.

2. Click Upper-Level Platform Management, then Add New Entry.

Important notes:

• ID: Huawei eSDK Converge Gateway ID (customizable)
• Username: Tiandy Gateway ID (must match Tiandy SIP server ID)
• Password: 12345678 (customizable)
• Protocol Type: SIP T28181
• IP: IP of the Huawei eSDK Converge Gateway
• Protocol Port: 5700 (must match localSipPort in CgwMonitorManageConfig.xml)

Step 2.2: Configure SIP Server Settings

Click SIP Server Settings in the left menu and configure:

Modifiable fields:

• SIP Server ID: Device ID of the Tiandy Gateway
• SIP Server IP: IP of the Tiandy Gateway
• Secure Access Gateway IP: Same as SIP Server IP
• Upper Platform Port: 4050 (must match serverSipPort in CgwMonitorManageConfig.xml)
• Lower Platform Port: Default
• HTTP Port: Default
• RTSP Port: Default
• Protocol Type: SIP 28181
• Connection Protocol: UDP
• SIP Version: Default
• Keepalive Interval: Default
• Web Address: Configured by Tiandy engineer
• Local Media Server ID: CMS
• Local Media Server IP: Configured by Tiandy engineer
• Local Media Server Port: Configured by Tiandy engineer

Step 2.3: Share Device IDs to Huawei eSDK Gateway

Log in to Tiandy EASY7 platform admin. Click Region Management, select the device ID to share, double-click to open resource addition. Add Tiandy platform resources to the Huawei Converge Gateway.

> Note: When adding regional devices, check under Device Management > Master Control Server that the GB/T 28181 ID exists before adding.

Step 2.4: Configure the Converge Gateway for Tiandy Platform

1. Navigate to: D:\Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd\Converge Gateway\bin\MonitorManageService\

2. Open CgwMonitorManageConfig.xml.

3. Locate the <monitor> block with <id> = T28181IVS and configure:

Modifiable parameters:

| Parameter | Value | Description |

|-----------|-------|-------------|

| serverIp | (customizable) | IP of Huawei eSDK Converge Gateway |

| serverSipPort | 4050 | Must match Tiandy SIP upper platform port |

| localSipPort | 5700 | Must match Tiandy upper platform protocol port |

| user | 12000000002000000001 | Must match Tiandy SIP Server ID |

| connPwd | 12345678 | Must match Tiandy upper platform password |

| localSignalGateway | 12000000002000000002 | Huawei eSDK Gateway ID |

| serverSignalGateway | 12000000002000000001 | Must match Tiandy SIP Server ID |

| serverSipAccount | 12000000002000000001 | Must match Tiandy SIP Server ID |

| serverSipPasswd | 12345678 | Must match Tiandy upper platform password |

| deviceID | (Tiandy platform ID) | Must match Tiandy SIP Server ID |

| platformType | (leave empty) | Not required |

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3. Restart Huawei eSDK Converge Gateway Services

1. Log in to SMC server as administrator.

2. Open Server Manager via Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Server Manager.

3. Right-click HUAWEI SMC 2.0 MonitorManage and HUAWEI SMC 2.0 ConvergeGateway, select Stop.

4. Right-click and select Start to restart both services.

5. Verify both show Status: Started.

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4. Add eSDK Converge Gateway in SMC

1. Log in to SMC web interface as system administrator.

2. Go to Device > Converge Gateway.

3. Click Add Converge Gateway.

4. Configure gateway information:

Parameters:

| Parameter | Description | Example |

|-----------|-------------|---------|

| Name | Unique gateway identifier in SMC2.0 | cgw-01 |

| IP Address | Gateway server IP | 172.16.5.195 |

| Starting ID | Starting identifier for surveillance rooms | 1 |

| Total Identifiers | Number of channel IDs (license-limited) | 65 |

5. Click Preview to verify URI format (number@IP).

6. Click Save.

7. Verify connection status:

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5. Configure the Visual Scheduling Desk (VSD)

Add User Type

1. Log in to SMC web interface as system administrator.

2. Navigate to System > User Type.

3. Click Add Custom User Type.

4. Enter a Type Name and select permissions.

Required permissions (select all recommended):

• Conference Room Management
• Conference Template Management
• Scheduled Conference Management
• Converge Gateway Management
• Third-Party Interface

5. Click Save.

Add VSD User

1. Go to System > Users & Organization.

2. Select the target organization (e.g., root).

3. Click Add New User.

4. Fill in user info, select CGWGroup as User Type.

5. Click OK.

6. Log in with the new account and change password.

Log In to VSD

1. On the touchscreen desktop, double-click to open VSD login.

2. Click to expand SMC IP settings.

3. Enter VSD username, password, SMC server IP, click Login.

4. VSD main interface:

Configure Conference Parameters

Go to Management > Configuration Interface > Conference Parameters:

| Parameter | Description | Example |

|-----------|-------------|---------|

| Conference Name | Custom name | Vsd Conference |

| Conference Speed | Bandwidth (64kbps-8Mbps) | 1920kbit/s |

| Conference Duration | Minutes (20-99999) | 120 |

| Surveillance Channels | Number of supported channels | 5 |

| Presentation Mode | No Dual Stream / Slide / Live Video | Slide Mode |

| Presentation Protocol | H.261, H.263, H.264, H.264 HP | H264 |

| Presentation Format | SQCIF to 1080P | 4CIF |

Configure Recording & Broadcast

| Parameter | Description |

|-----------|-------------|

| Support Type | Recording and/or Live Streaming |

| Recording Server | Select server (default: Auto) |

| Auto Recording | Enable/disable as needed |

Configure Local Terminal

| Parameter | Description | Example |

|-----------|-------------|---------|

| Local Terminal Number | VSD built-in soft terminal number | 08880001 |

| Local Terminal IP | Touchscreen IP | 172.24.0.186 |

| Local Terminal Port | Starting port (16 consecutive, even) | 11000 |

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6. Verification

1. Log in to VSD:

2. Select conference rooms and start a conference:

3. From the surveillance list, select MonitorPlatform, drag cameras to the quad-view area:

4. Click a camera to control PTZ:

VSD Conference Control Icons

| Icon | Name | Description |

|------|------|-------------|

| | Add Site | Add new participants |

| | Re-call | Re-call a site that left |

| | Remove Site | Force leave and remove from list |

| | Disconnect | Force leave but keep in list |

| | Mute/Unmute Mic | Toggle microphone |

| | Mute/Unmute Speaker | Toggle speaker |

| | Manual Focus | Adjust camera focus |

| | PTZ Control | Camera pan, tilt, rotation |

| | Broadcast Site | All participants view broadcast |

| | Screen Layout | Toggle quad-view/full-screen |

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Summary

By following the steps above, you can successfully integrate Huawei SMC2.0 video conferencing with the Tiandy Easy7 surveillance platform via the GB/T 28181 (T28181) protocol. This integration enables:

• Live surveillance feeds directly within video conferences
• PTZ camera control from the VSD interface
• Surveillance video distribution to meeting participants
• Unified conference and surveillance management

Ideal for command centers, security operations, and any scenario requiring real-time video surveillance integration with conferencing.