DW Spectrum User Manual

The camera replacement feature facilitates the transfer of data from an existing camera to a new one. This allows the new camera to access the original camera's archive, recording schedule, and primary settings, provided the models exchanged are compatible.

Key Concepts:

•Camera replacement only supports single-channel cameras when replaced by another single-channel camera on the same Server.

•This camera replacement process can only be initiated by Administrator and Power Users.

•Camera replacement cannot be undone – a repaired camera should never be reinstalled on it's previous server.

•Available options and a summary of the data transfer plan will be presented for acceptance before the transfer is started.

•The following data and settings can be transferred:

oArchive.

oCamera’s name.

oAccess rights.

oAnalytics.

oEvent rules.

oPTZ settings.

oGeneral settings.

oRecording settings.

oAdvanced settings.

• The following data and settings cannot be transferred:

oMotion Detection settings.

oTwo-Way audio.

•Camera replacement does not support the following device types:

oMulti-sensor cameras.

oVirtual cameras.

oSpeakers.

oNVRs.

oUnauthorized Cameras.

oIO modules.

oOffline cameras that appeared after an Archive Reindex and Scan was performed.

oCameras that were previous replaced.

How to Replace a Camera

1.Make sure the camera to be replaced is disconnected and appears as offline in the Site.

2.Right-click the desired offline camera in the Resource Panel.

3.Select the Replace Camera option.

4.Select a camera to replace the current one.

5.Apply changes.

A transfer summary is presented before the transfer begins.