Posts made by slicker55_240548325343397

I live in the UK and have a Reolink NVR and 8 x 4k cameras.
I have been thinking of getting a wi-fi camera and would love to receive Argus 2E for test, evaluation and review

This file is not intended for windows users
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I can tell you that in the past I have tried exporting Mac spreadsheets to Excel format and embedded formulas haven't worked properly afterwards.
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Please don't keep on at me... I'm sharing the file as is and that's it!

From a personal point of view, this spreadsheet has now served it purpose and I have no further use for it.
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Feel free to convert it - no point in me trying as I am a Mac user and have no way of testing it

First, convert it, for those of us that use excel. -> https://cloudconvert.com/numbers-to-xls
Second, upload it, -> https://gofile.io/?t=uploadFiles
Third, share download link -> https://gofile.io/?c=ikR6ii

Fourth, Crack on mate - fill your boots!

... and screenhots 6-10
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Apologies to anyone who has been waiting to download the spreadsheet.
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The spreadsheet cannot be uploaded to the forum because it is in Mac format (.numbers)
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Where there's a will, there's a way!
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Here is a workaround...
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I have appended .jpg to the end of the filename to 'fool' the system.
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You can now download the spreadsheet but you will need to remove the .jpg before opening it.
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Some users may not be familiar with this process, so I have prepared a series of 10 screenshots.
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Hope this helps - enjoy!
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Thanks for everything Slicker55

You're very welcome...

Interested to hear what kit you have, check my system out, with those two HDD's you have just installed you will get 17 days 24/7 recording using 8 cameras (that's 7 x 8MP and 1 x 5MP)

The spreadsheet will be handy if you have a Mac computer/laptop with 'Numbers' installed.

They (Reolink) say they're working on uploading the spreadsheet - some issues because it is in Mac format

Happy to send it to you directly if you provide an email address

...also, you may be interested one of my other posts...
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The spreadsheet has been uploaded - waiting for admin to make it available for viewing and download.

@Splen Dence
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Here you go mate...
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I managed to speak to StarTech.com via online chat.
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Here's the transcript:
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[06/04/2020, 22:42:55] Hi, I am talking to someone on a CCTV forum and I have recommended your e-SATA enclosure (S351BMU33ETG)... note, I am based in the UK... he says he has found a similar item on amazon.COM S351BMU33ET (Note G is missing). Is this the same enclosure ... maybe the G defines models for export?
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[06/04/2020, 22:44:33] Monica: One moment while I look into that for you.
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[06/04/2020, 22:46:34] Monica: Thank you for your patience. The S351BMU33ET from Amazon.com is the NA version of the unit which does not include UK/EU power adapter and the S351BMU33ETG includes universal power adapter for NA/EU/UK/ANZ

Thanks for the info, I found the Enclosure, S351BMU33ETG but instead I dropped the "g" S351BMU33ET on Amazon.com and found the same one for 1/2 the price.

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A good find ... nice solid piece of kit
I don't know what the difference is between the two models (if any), suggest you cross-check specification
I am in the UK...
The page for S351BMU33ET comes up on amazon.co.uk but is no longer available over here.

Thanks

What connection cables and external case over did you use for your esata

eSATA enclosure:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078MQ5X7X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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HDD's:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-Purple-3-5-SATA-5400rpm/dp/B071KVB4F8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Western+Digital+Purple+4TB&qid=1586207568&s=computers&sr=1-1
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Cat5e Network Cable:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-External-COPPER-Network-Outdoor/dp/B01GGJ9NSI/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=cat5e+100m&qid=1586207954&s=computers&sr=1-9
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RJ45 Connectors:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EURRDW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

... seems to be working fine, goes for 17 days and then starts over-writing the oldest recording

Cynthia,
No need - The issue is resolved

Cynthia,
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I have uploaded the spreadsheet (219KB) but it isn't available for others to download?
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Will you have a look at this please?

NVR / HDD Monitor (V1.0)
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slicker55

Here is a spreadsheet I created using macOS Numbers to monitor usage of NVR / HDD storage capacity.
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The default settings appertain to my specific system but these settings can be easily changed to accommodate other system setups.
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My system consists of 1 x NVR, 2 x 4TB HDD’s and 8 x PoE cameras recording 24/7
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Specification:
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NVR:
1 x RLN8-410 (e)
2 x HDD (Western Digital Purple 4TB)
1 x eSATA enclosure
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Cameras:
6 x B800 (8MP )
1 x D800 (8MP)
1 x RLC-420 (5MP)
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Configuration:
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All cameras recording 24/7
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Resolution, Frame Rate and Bitrate of each camera set to maximum values
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Audio enabled on one B800 (8MP) camera
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Additional settings will be provided on request
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Reolink Software:
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MacOS Desktop Client (required to monitor HDD free space)
Substitute references to Reolink according to your preferred software
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Realtime Testing
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The spreadsheet was used to monitor realtime tests until there was no more free space available on the HDD’s (17 days)
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The HDD’s were then reinitialised prior to above test being repeated
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The results of these two tests was consistent (17 days) verified by the dates (highlighted in green) in the 'Playback Calendar' of the Reolink MacOS Desktop Client
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How does the spreadsheet work?
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The spreadsheet contains formulas which calculate the number of days the system will continuously record before the earliest recording is over-written.
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By default, this is set to 7424
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This value relates to the combined HDD storage capacity (GB) after initialisation on my specific system.
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However, this value can be changed by double-clicking on Cell H2.
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By default, the number of rows will accommodate 21 days but this can be adjusted by adding or deleting rows accordingly.
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What do I have to do?
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Day 1
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Open Reolink
Make a note of what each HDD is called for easy identification later
Initialise your HDD’s
Immediately after initialisation, make a note of available free space of each HDD (current value)
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Open Spreadsheet
Double-click on Cell B2 - enter current date and time
The date and time you enter will be automatically copied to the cells below and will require no further maintenance
Double-click on Cell E2 - enter current value for HDD1
Double-click on Cell F2 - enter current value for HDD2
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Day 2
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Open Reolink
Make a note of available free space of HDD1 (current value)
The available free space on HDD2 should remain unchanged at this stage
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Open Spreadsheet
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Double-click on Cell C1 - enter current date and time
Double-click on Cell E2 - enter current value for HDD1
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Other cells will populate automatically and the number of days the system will record will be displayed in the end cell in column K
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Subsequent Days
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Open Reolink
Make a note of available free space for the active HDD (current value)
The available free space on HDD2 should remain unchanged at this stage
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Open Spreadsheet
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Double-click on next available ‘End Date’ Cell - enter current date and time
Double-click on next available ‘HDD1’ Cell - enter current value for HDD1
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Other cells will populate automatically and the number of days the system will record will be displayed in the end cell in column K
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What do I do when the HDD1 is full?
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Open Reolink
Free space on the HDD1 should read (0)
The system will now be writing to HDD2
Make a note of available free space on the HDD2 (current value)
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Open Spreadsheet
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Double-click on next available ‘End Date’ Cell - enter current date and time
Double-click on next available ‘HDD2’ Cell - enter current value for HDD2
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Other cells will populate automatically and the number of days the system will record will be displayed in the end cell in column K
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Update daily until HDD2 is full
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Testing is complete
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Delete any unused rows
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The average number of days is highlighted in green
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Adding Rows:
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Highlight Row 22
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Click on ‘Add Row Below’
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Row 23 will appear
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Click on Cell B21
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Press and Hold Shift Key (Arrow Up)
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Click on Cell B21
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Release Shift Key (Arrow Up)
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A blue rectangle highlights the selected cells
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Hover the mouse pointer over the centre of this rectangle
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When a yellow dot appears on the bottom line of the rectangle, hold your mouse button down and pull the rectangle downwards
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This will copy the data and formulas to the row below
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Double-click on the bottom cell in Column K (Total Days)
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The currently selected cells are highlighted and there is a circle in the bottom right-hand corner
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Hover the mouse pointer over the circle and pull the rectangle downwards to include the new cell
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Click the green ’tick’ button to confirm the change
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Finally, add the next sequential value in the ‘Day’ column (Cell A23)
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All done - I hope these instructions were not too confusing - I will do my best to answer any question?
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Hello Cynthia,

Yes, no probs - done - email sent to Tech Support

Regards

@sven
To access the NVR menu you need to connect a monitor to NVR
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The SCAN button is in the 'Settings' menu
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I would post a screenshot but, unfortunately, I don't have a monitor permanently connected to my NVR as I use the Reolink MacOS desktop client to routinely access my cameras.
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Please note, there is no SCAN button in the MacOS desktop client.
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I can't verify whether it is present in other operating systems.
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Hello Cynthia,
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It's 'Purpose' not 'Purchase'
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Same as asking, 'what is the reason'...
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Hope this clarifies...

What is the purpose of enabling this?
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An old saying 'if it ain't broke - don't fix it'...
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If the system is stable and you check the cameras regularly, you will pick up on any glitches very quickly.