CCTV Documentation Checklist

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Prepared by
Location

Client Name
Name of Site/Branch

Type of system

Analogue System
IP System

Installation Details

Total no. of Cameras
Indoor Cameras
Outdoor Cameras
Total no. of NVRs
HDD Capacity
Recording Duration

Camera Installation Overview

The system installed is in strict accordance with the agreed specification ie. SOP
Cable has been checked for continuity and is terminated correctly using proper connector
The resistance of the single loop cable has been tested according to the standard industry practices
The termination of each cable has been tested according to the standard industry practices
The Cable length doesn’t exceed the maximum capable distance for that particular cable type
Baluns used in the installation are working as required
Cabling is at least 0.5 meters from power lines of 2 kVA or less
Cabling is at least 1.0 meters from fluorescent lighting & power lines between 2 & 5 kVA
Cabling is at least 2.0 from transformers and motors
No Ground Loop issues are found / Proper isolators are used to eliminate ground loop issues
Adequate Power is provided to power the camera. (Check power cable at camera end to confirm)
Camera lens used provides the required field of view
Cameras do not face directly into the sun when installed outdoors or any lighting when installed indoors
In locations that are directly facing a source of light (entrances and exits), WDR cameras have been used
The camera view is in focus all the time under changing lighting conditions
For Cameras that do not function in low light areas, to improve visibility supplementary lighting is provided
All installed cameras field of view covers the designated areas as per the local laws and regulation
Alarms interfaces are tested and are triggering correctly
If UPS is installed the system continues to operate correctly to specification when there is power outage
Night recording has been tested for the IR Cameras installed
For PTZ Camera Pan, Tilt, Zoom, features has been tested
All cameras have been tested for proper video quality using a monitor before connecting to the DVR
DVR Installation Overview (Analogue System)
All cameras in the installation have been connected to the DVR
All cameras have been given a unique camera id and this has been documented
Accuracy of recording verified, based on the timestamp and the actual time
Operations such as monitoring, playback, remote monitoring, backup, switching and multiplexing are satisfactory
Based on the recording duration, the right capacity of hard disks have been installed
DVR and Router has been configured for remote monitoring
Main Monitor and Spot Out monitor are configured properly
Alarms interfaces are tested and are triggered as configured
Central Monitoring Software is installed in a PC and is properly configured
Video Analytics

NVR Installation Overview (IP System)

All the IP cameras in the installation have been configured and detected by the NVR
If RAID5/6 is installed, check if the RAID has been configured correctly
All the hard disks (Fixed/Hot Swappable) have been installed and are working
Accuracy of recording verified
The Redundant power supply is tested (If applicable)
NVR and Router has been configured for remote monitoring
Main Monitor and Spot Out monitor are configured as working as required

Video Analytics Overview (IP System)

The Video Analytics license is activated in all the cameras which require that feature
Video Analytics features are configured as per the requirements
Video Analytics features are working satisfactorily as desired
Camera ID/ Name
IP Address
Location
Camera Fixed
Cable Termination (Camera Side)
Cable Termination (DVR/NVR Side)
Cable Continuity / Resistance / Termination Check
Power Supply Test
Alignment and Fine Tuning
Night Test for IR Cameras
PTZ Control Cable Check & Functionality
Operational Test