The Camera CSV upload function can be used to bulk upload cameras, and also bulk update the IP address and/or name of cameras. Currently, the bulk function can only process one gateway per CSV upload.
The upload time is dependent on the driver and/or other variables, and can range between 3 to 20 minutes for 200 cameras.
Note : The new password must be set on the device before updating the password in Arcules web portal. Web portal does not update the password on the camera.
Requirements
The CSV file needs to have the correct format
Template 1 - If the utilized port is set to the driver default (usually port 80), then the port can be excluded.
Example:
Template 2 - If the utilized port differs from the driver default, the port needs to be included.
Example:
Bulk Update/Change
To bulk rename cameras without removing and re-adding, type in IP Address:Port (if different from 80), username, password and the new name in a CSV file and upload it to the gateway.
Examples:
10.0.0.1,admin,password,New camera name;
10.0.0.2:8000,admin,password,New camera name;
Notepad/Text Editor:
If the content should be formatted and if edited in “notepad” / “texteditor” rather than a Microsoft Excel then the format would be similar to:
127.0.0.1:XXXX,admin,1234,Camera Name;
127.0.0.1,admin,1234,Camera Name;
Note: If the CSV file is not in the correct format, it will cause the uploader to fail. Potential issues may include:
Wrong IP address.
Wrong ports.
Duplicate entries.
Missing semicolons at the end of an entry.
Steps to perform the Bulk Upload
Go to the Sites page.
Click on the Location.
Click on All Devices.
Click on the '+' symbol.
Select Add Cameras via CSV.
Next Steps:
Select site, location, and gateway to which the cameras should be added to.
Click on Add.
Upload the CSV file.
Click on Add to start the upload process.
The status and progress of the upload will be displayed.