Specifications

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3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Review site and note locations of cameras and conduits prior to installation.
B. Review all ceiling styles on the reflected ceiling plans. Provide mounts as required based on
the ceiling style.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. The Network Video Recorder (NVR) shall be mounted in the main communications room.
1. Mount the NVR in a cabinet/rack. Connect to the local area network as required for
complete system connectivity.
a. No less than two Gigabit Ethernet Connections
2. Connect the NVR and all cameras to the Ethernet network.
3. Connect the power supplies of the NVR to separate power circuits.
4. After full configuration of the system the contractor shall copy the complete
configuration to another of the owner’s servers and shall provide a CD or USB drive
copy of the configuration.
a. Contractor shall keep a copy of the original configuration of the server and all
cameras at their site.
b. Provide the information to the owner on a CD or USB Drive.
c. The backup of the configuration shall provide the owner an easy way to
reconfigure the system in case of a total system failure or a new server
installation is required.
B. Fully configure the Video Recording and Control Software.
1. The Contractor shall meet with the Owner prior to installation of the system to discuss
all aspects and abilities of the NVR and Control system and the attached cameras.
2. The Contractor shall present all configuration options to the Owner to get their input
and let them choose how the system is to be used and configured.
3. The Contractor shall take information from the meeting and record that in meeting
minutes. Provide copies of these minutes to the Owner and Engineer.
4. The Contractor shall configure and install the system as requested by the Owner and
as shown on the drawings and specifications.
5. The servers and storage shall be configured based on the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
a. Discuss drive array and recording processes with the owner and manufacturer
prior to installation of the system
b. Discuss recording block size with the manufacturer prior to installation.
c. Meet with the owner and discuss the server(s) setup and present a document
from the NVR software and server manufacturer to demonstrate how the
system will be configured.
6. Mount the NVR in a cabinet/rack. Connect to the local area network as required for
complete system connectivity.
7. Connect the NVR and all cameras to the Ethernet network.
8. Configuration of the system shall include but not be limited to the following.
a. Labeling of all cameras in the system to match the owner approved labeling
scheme as well as their chosen specific descriptive name.
b. Video blanking of any areas on each camera if there are areas that are not to
be seen or recorded by the NVR system.
c. Passwords and logins for users and administrators. Include in this a list of all
the users and their access levels.
d. Recording Frames per second, resolution and long term recording resolution.
e. Generation and configuration of any presets for PTZ cameras including tours
and timing.
f. Specialized recording times for each camera including additional FPS or
resolution at times of the day.
g. Backup times and all data to be backed up. Configure scheduled backups
h. Aiming, focusing and framing of all camera images.