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  1. Discovering SightLogix Devices with ONVIF Device Manager

    If a SightLogix device is powered up on a network with dynamic addressing (DHCP service), it may be difficult to find which IP address has been assigned to a particular device. In this case, you can use ONVIF Device Manager (ODM ) to discover the IP...
  2. Changing from SightMonitor to WebConfig

    These instructions are for SightSensor HD only. If you have been using SightMonitor to manage your SightSensor(s), and you want to change your configuration method to using WebConfig, follow these steps.  Note: SightSensors should be managed eith...
  3. Understanding Flashing LEDs on a SightSensor

    3rd Generation SightSensors  provide an LED indicator which is used to describe boot progress.  Normal LED Progression After applying power to a c amera, the normal LED sequence is: Solid Red The camera has power and is trying to load the...
  4. Replacing an IP PTZ Camera with a New IP PTZ

    If your SightTracker has been configured to work with a particular IP PTZ, and  you want to change to a different IP PTZ, you must first Factory Reset the SightTracker before adding the new PTZ camera.  Follow instructions here: http://portal.sigh...
  5. Swapping a 3rd Gen SightSensor with a New Camera

    Follow these instructions when replacing an existing 3rd Gen SightSensor for a new SightSensor that ends with -x20 part numbers. You can find your part number on the sticker outside of your new SightSensor.  Note that newer 3 rd Generation SightSe...
  6. SightSensor Gen2 to Gen3 Upgrade Program

    SightLogix announced the End of Life (EOL) for Second Generation (Gen2) SightSensors in May, 2015.  In response, we have created a cost-effective Gen2 to Gen3 Upgrade Program for customers who would like to replace their existing Gen2 SightSensors...
  7. How to Back Up the Database

    Below are instructions to back up the SightLogix SightMonitor database.  In SightMonitor, select "Edit" > "Backup data base now" Once done, should have a new directory in  C:\Program Files\sightlogix\cs\db\backups with ...
  8. Cannot Reestablish Ethernet Link to SightSensor Connected to a Laptop

    Overview: 3rd Generation SightLogix devices do not presently support auto network line reversal negotiation. Solution If a SightLogix device is running and the network cable is disconnected and re-connected directly to a laptop, it wi...
  9. Swap an Existing SightTracker with a Replacement

    Follow these instructions to swap an existing SightTracker  that is in need of replacement. Make note of the serial number of the new Sight Tracker Set networking IP addrerss, gateway, mask and NTP on new Sight Tracker to same settings ...
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