Re: OT NVR PC Re-Start

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"doug" <vssdoug@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "ABLE1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hey guys,
>>
>> I have a PC installed at customers site doing the NVR thing.  Has a UPS
>> for surge protection and a little power backup.  The problem comes it
>> that the customer does not monitor the system very often and there seems
>> to be many power outages.  Of course when the power does go out and the
>> back up drains out the PC shuts down.  With out the human intervention of
>> pushing the start button the system does not restart.
>>
>> Now that you got a grip of the problem, has anyone know of quick and/or
>> slick way to start a PC without the human finger??
>>
>> Oh, and I know training the customer to visit the PC more frequently
>> would be a start, but that is a much bigger challenge.
>>
>> Thanks for any input.
>>
>> Les
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> Most PC's have a setting in the BIOS to restart after a power failure.
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> Doug

Hi,

Depending on the operating system installed in the customer's computer,
there is also a way to restart the operating system and  DVR program to boot
up completely. You can consult Microsoft's website for specific
instructions. It is kind of like when you clone a drive, the program
restarts the computer by itself. This way it gives you the ability to input
all the passwords that may be needed for your customer's computer.

Actually, it's really high time that the customer buys a real power backup.
We use APC's with huge add-on battery packs that provide at least 2 hours of
backup for 40 some cams + the computer. They are about $400-$600. What's the
point of having a camera system that is vulnerable to thieves pulling the
power meter out if you don't have the proper backup power.

Hope this helps you.