Install Hardware and Software

Cameras and Devices

Install the cameras and devices according to the system design. Each device must:

  • Be connected to the network.
  • Be aimed and focused in the direction specified in the system design.
  • Be assigned a descriptive name.
  • Be assigned an IP address (static or dynamic depending on network policy).

Before a camera is connected to the ACC system, it can be configured from the camera web interface or from the Camera Configuration Tool.

Refer to the device's installation guide for more information.

Video Recorders

Install the video recorders. An ACC system can feature network video recorders (NVRs), HD Video Appliances, ACC ES HD Recorder or ACC ES Analytics Appliance. Each video recorder must:

  • Be connected to the network — camera and corporate network as required.
  • Be configured for NTP time synchronization.
    • Set the date and time.
  • Be assigned a descriptive name.
  • Be assigned an IP address.
  • Be assigned a new password for the administrator account on the NVR.

Refer to the recorder installation guide for more information. If you are installing a Windows based NVR system, see the Windows help files for more information.

Avigilon Control Center™ Software

If you have an Avigilon NVR installed in your system, the ACC software is pre-installed. When you start the NVR, complete the initial ACC configuration wizard.

NOTE: The ACC analytics service is not pre-installed and is required for Avigilon Appearance Search feature applications.

If you installed a third-party NVR in your system, download and install the ACC Server software and ACC Client software. The software can be downloaded from the Avigilon website: avigilon.com/support-and-downloads/.