Configuration mode > Administration > Cameras > Converting a camera

Converting a camera

An installed camera can be converted into a new camera by transferring the camera configuration and recordings (driver conversion). Alarms, patrols and other settings are inherited by the new camera. This conversion can be used to install a new camera to replace a defective one.

If you are replacing a camera with the exact make and model, you do not have to use this tool. Simply give the new camera the same IP address, username and password as the old camera and plug in the hardware. The camera will come online and should work immediately. The recordings from the old camera will be retained with those from the new camera for the retention period duration.
  1. Select the camera in the overview camera list.
  2. Click Open converter in the general settings of the selected camera.
  3. Select the manufacturer and the camera type of the new camera.
  4. Enter user name and password, if required.
  5. Click Verify conversion. A list of possible conversion issues is displayed. You can click on each item to switch to that section and modify settings.
  6. After resolving the issues, click Apply to start the conversion process.