Designing Hikvision CCTV — cameras, recorder and rack

Choosing a model from the catalogue

Search for the exact model in the appropriate system or manufacturer’s catalogue.

1. Choose a system in the catalogue and enter a product name or model code. Adjust the category filter if needed.
2. View opens product information. Select prepares the device for placement; then click its installation location on the plan.
3. On a computer, you can also drag a product card onto the plan.
4. After placement, check the object type, cable, route and mounting height in its details.

Prices and stock levels come from the catalogue’s data source. Check current availability before purchasing.

Cameras and sensor detection areas

The area shown on the plan helps assess the device’s direction and coverage.

1. Add the exact camera model from the catalogue and select it on the plan.
2. In its details, set the range, field-of-view angle, viewing direction and mounting height.
3. For Optex sensors, check the green detection area and adjust its parameters to the mounting location.
4. Verify the route type: CCTV to the rack, wired alarm sensors to the alarm panel.

The coverage drawing is a design aid. Range and geometry must match the specific model’s documentation and installation conditions.

Ports, PoE and network connections

Port counts and power requirements depend on the specific device model.

1. After adding a switch, check its port count, port types and PoE support.
2. Assign LAN outlets, cameras and access points to patch panel and switch ports.
3. Check connections between the ISP router, gateway, switch and controller.
4. Allow for ports used by connections between devices.
5. Check the PoE standard and power budget. Controllers and access points may have different power requirements.

Rack cabinet and shelves

The U size specifies the device’s mounting height in the rack.

1. Choose Rack cabinet from the view menu and set the cabinet size.
2. Add a switch, recorder or other device using Add to rack, or drag the model into the cabinet.
3. Check U heights and occupied positions. Add shelves where devices need support.
4. Move a shelf or change its U position. Check that the moved assembly does not overlap other devices.
5. Run the cabinet check before exporting documentation.

Short and detailed quotes

You can adjust the document scope before generating it.

1. Choose quote preparation under Export.
2. The short quote includes the cover, plan and estimate by default. The detailed quote includes all available pages.
3. Check the selected pages before generating the document. Your previous selection may have been saved.
4. In the preview’s Quote settings, choose whether to show section prices only or individual item prices as well.
5. Check the text and amounts, then download the PDF.