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LV Dispatch turns a one-line issue into a full service call from the real site record: the device, the steps, the tools, the access, and the right tech or sub.

AI intake

From one sentence to the exact device

Type or forward the issue. LV Dispatch matches it to the site and device, and pulls everything the site record knows.

  • Matches site and device from plain language
  • Model, IP, switch port, PoE and NVR channel
  • Firmware, mount height and location
  • Last service and photos
New service callBuilt from site record
Reported issue

"Camera 7 at the loading dock is offline."

Matched to Main office · Camera 7 · Loading dockSite record

Device

ModelHanwha PNO-A9081R
IP192.168.20.17
Firmware2.10.02 · 2 behind
Mount14 ft · dock wall, east

Network

SwitchUSW-Pro-24-PoE · port 7
PoE802.3at · Class 4
NVRXRN-1620SB1 · CH 07
PatchPP-A 07

Last service

Re-aimed, cleaned dome

MK · Oct 22 · 4 photos

Photos

Call sheet

A guide written for this camera at this site

Likely causes are ranked, and the steps use the device's real IP, port and channel.

  • Likely causes ranked
  • Steps specific to the model and site
  • Remote steps before a truck rolls
  • Time estimate for the call
Call sheet · Camera 7

Likely causes

1PoE port dropped or over budgetHigh
2Cable or termination at dock endMedium
3Camera hung after firmware issueMedium
4Camera failedLow

Step by step · PNO-A9081R at this site

  1. 1Ping 192.168.20.17 from the NVR networkRemote
  2. 2Check USW-24 port 7: link and PoE drawRemote
  3. 3Power cycle port 7 from the switchRemote
  4. 4Check NVR CH 07 for video loss and recordingRemote
  5. 5Test the cable from PP-A 07 to the dockOn site
  6. 6Swap with spare PNO-A9081R if still darkOn site
Estimate: 15 min remote · 1–1.5 hr on site if a swap is needed
Truck check

The right tools, from the site data

Mount height means a 12 ft ladder or lift. The model means the right spare. Parts are checked against stock.

  • Ladder or lift from mount height
  • Tools from the device and network record
  • Spare camera matched to the model
  • Stock check for truck and warehouse
Truck checkTruck 2

Tools from site data

12 ft ladder or liftFrom site record: Mount height 14 ft
Required
Laptop with NVR softwareFrom site record: XRN-1620SB1
PoE testerFrom site record: 802.3at port
Cable testerFrom site record: Cat6 run to PP-A 07
Crimper and RJ45sFrom site record: Re-terminate if needed

Parts and stock

PartQtyStock
Hanwha PNO-A9081R (spare)1Warehouse · 2
RJ45 shielded, cat64On truck · 30
Weatherproof RJ45 boot1Not on truck
Dock keys at front desk · sign out with facilities
Access and safety

Show up ready to get in and work safely

Hours, contacts, codes released from the restricted vault, and PPE or lift notes for the location.

  • Site hours and busy times
  • Contacts by role
  • Codes released for this call
  • PPE and lift notes
Site access and safety

Hours

Mon–Fri 7 am – 6 pm

Dock busy 9–11 am deliveries

Contacts

Facilities manager · on arrival

IT lead · switch access

Switch admin · NVR adminFrom vault · released for this call
••••••••
Alarm code · dock doorRestricted · lead techs only
Restricted
PPE and lift notes

Hi-vis and hard hat in the dock. Lift only after dock traffic is cleared; spotter required above 12 ft.

Tech checklist

The call sheet on the phone, offline

The tech works the steps on site with no signal and checks them off. Everything syncs later.

  • Step checklist from the call sheet
  • Works offline
  • Photos before and after
  • One-tap close-out
9:41 Offline · saved
SERVICE CALLCamera 7 · Loading dockPNO-A9081R · 14 ft · CH 07
Ping camera
Check port 7 PoE
Power cycle port
Check NVR CH 07
Test cable
Swap camera
Photos before / after
Close out
Close-out

The report writes itself, you approve it

AI summarizes the work, updates the asset record and service history, and drafts the customer report for your review.

  • AI summary of what was done
  • Asset record updated
  • Service history entry
  • Customer report after your review
Close-outReview before sending
AI summary

Port 7 PoE showed 0 W. Re-terminated the dock-end RJ45 (water in the jack), added a weatherproof boot, power restored. Camera online, CH 07 recording.

Asset record update

StatusOnline
TerminationReplaced · Oct 26
FirmwareUpdated to 2.21.04

Service history

Camera 7 offline

JR · Oct 26 · 1 hr 10 min · 5 photos

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