VIP Virtual Panels

VIP server provides a user interface similar to the Infinity Dashboard software available for the hardware panels. It operates on any HTML5-compliant browser and uses the host device microphone and loudspeaker for audio connectivity.

The IP address and licensing configuration are provided during the Docker configuration as detailed in the Docker and Containers section.

To use the virtual panel, enter the allocated IP address into the browser's address bar and the following window will appear. Enter “user” for the username and leave the password field blank.

Once logged in, the virtual panel image will be displayed. Depending on the browser configuration, a second window may appear requesting authorization to use the device's microphone and loudspeaker. Click “Allow” to enable the microphone and loudspeaker.

The VIP panel (VIP16 shown) will show the following configuration:

Icon Keys and Setup Screen

The icon keys on the right side of the screen provide the following functions:

• Up Arrow - Shift key to display lower-level keys as configured in Dashboard.

• Gear - Enters the setup menu.

• Microphone - Mutes and unmutes the microphone.

• Speaker - Mutes and unmutes the speaker.

Pressing the Setup key will display and allow editing of the panel ID, IP address, and monitoring information:

Using the Virtual Panel Keys

Operation of the virtual keys replicates the keys on physical panels using the mouse and keyboard arrow keys as follows: