Physical items to check before leaving the site:
- Take out of box and note serial number.
- Confirm the recorder is installed securely or as intended (rack or wall mounted is highly recommended).
- Confirm the recorder is powered (connect to UPS is highly recommended).
- Confirm the recorder is connected to a network with internet.
- Confirm all cameras are physically installed with the customer's confirmed field of view.
Software items to check before leaving the site:
- The admin password changed (via the First Time Wizard)
- Ensure that the Recorder is connected to OWS (using Recorder Registration Code).
- Once cameras are focused, uncheck the Enable PTZ/AutoFocus box within the General tab, so the view cannot be distorted by a user.
- Confirm all cameras are added to the recorder and are shown in both live and search.
- Confirm remote access to the recorder through OWS via Web Connect.
- Check for errors.
- Verify that there are no errors listed for any recorders. These would appear next to the Connect button in the OWS Cloud Portal > Web Connect tab.
- Check the Cameras list in the Setup menu for any errors such as “unable to record”.
- For console, confirm access by OWS user.
- The customer should be able to log in at the local console using their OWS credentials.
- Verify live, search, export, and all other permissions as defined in OWS user management.
- For console, verify camera order.
- Arrange cameras as desired using the camera Edit Sort Order from the Cameras List in Setup.
- Enable Auto Login to Live option, if applicable.
- Set up grid if setting up as spot monitor without keyboard/mouse, if applicable.
- Confirm any sensors or relays are connected and performing properly, if applicable.
- Confirm any local network integrations are communicating properly, if applicable.
- Confirm monitor, keyboard, and mouse are set up if system will be used locally.
- Confirm USB backup image stick is safely located with the recorder, customer, or dealer records.
- Complete a configuration file export to OWS and verify this completed successfully.
- Check Licensing: Click on System Settings > Licensing tab and verify the number of camera licenses used versus the number of licenses available. Make sure to annotate the serial number at this time.
- Check the Software Upgrade menu for any applicable updates and apply them if available.
- Make sure to sign out of all accounts.
