Basic Checklist for Successful Commissioning

Commissioning Checklist

This checklist guides through the technical commissioning of Kentix components and KentixONE: preparation, installation, initial configuration, testing and handover to operations.

Project Data

Project name: _________________________________

Contact person: _________________________________

Customer number: _________________________________

Order no.: _________________________________

Location: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________

Date: _________________________________

Version: _________________________________

Additional notes: _________________________________

Preparations

• Check release notes/device notes; provide appropriate firmware packages and licenses.
• Define network and power topology:
• PoE/power supply, IP addressing, VLAN concept, wireless/bus (BLE, 868 MHz).
• Ensure construction site requirements:
• Communication options available; Support availability known; pre-register booked support assistance.
• TeamViewer installed on commissioning PC; access to software updates available; cloud licenses activated (if needed).
• On-site conditions and technical documentation/floor plans are available.
• Requirements specification for needed functionality exists.
• Knowledge and resources:
• Familiar with software and hardware; required skill level (electrical engineering, network, mechanics) available or specialists contracted.
• Components and tests:
• All required components complete and functional; special technical configurations pre-built and tested.
• Customer network:
• Fully functional; for VLANs: pre-configured, ports/VLAN assignments known.
• Firewalls: Port 443 inbound and outbound open or rules exist; all devices reachable.
• Manageable PoE switches ideal; access credentials available.
• Available IP addresses and network parameters (netmask, gateway) defined; required passwords/access known.
• External services prepared: Email/SMTP, LDAP/AD, VDS etc. Access credentials available.
• KentixONE central unit (SiteManager or Docker) installed first; internet access available; KentixONE license installed/activated.
• Software versions: Keep all devices (central and satellites) at identical software version.
• Sub-minor updates (e.g. 8.5.x) perform right after adding in KentixONE.
• Minor updates (e.g. 8.x.x) perform directly on device before adding.
• Communication key: Set the key configured in central unit in the satellites.
• Wireless planning: Perform range/coverage test before mounting; aim for RSSI > -85 dBm.
• Check RSSI in KentixONE (multiple bookings/transmission cycles); test with original components; test mounting direction.

info

Strictly observe safety and environmental conditions during installation (ESD, protection class, temperature/humidity). Clearly label connections and addresses.

Checklist Steps

1. Preparation and Planning

• Check release notes and compatibility (devices/firmware/licenses)
• Provide/assign firmware packages and licenses
• Define power/network topology (PoE, IP, VLAN, wireless/bus)
• Plan support channels (hotlines, booked assistance registered)
• Commissioning PC prepared (TeamViewer, update access)
• Documentation/requirements spec/floor plans complete
• Skill set/specialists clarified

2. Network and Infrastructure

• Customer network available and tested
• VLANs pre-configured, port assignments documented
• Firewall rules verified (Port 443 in/out, devices reachable)
• Manageable PoE switches available; access data known
• IP plan created (addresses, netmask, gateway, hostnames)

3. Device Preparation

• Components inventoried and function tested
• Special configurations built and verified in advance
• Uniform software version defined for all devices

4. Installation and Setup of Central Unit (always first)

• KentixONE central unit (SiteManager or Docker) installed and configured
• Internet access of central unit verified
• KentixONE license installed and activated

5. Prepare Satellites

• Set communication key in installation wizard (according to central unit)
• Align firmware versions:
• Sub-minor (e.g. 8.5.x) updates right after adding in KentixONE
• Minor (e.g. 8.x.x) updates directly on device before adding
• Add and configure satellite in central unit

6. Wireless Components (BLE/868 MHz)

• Perform range/coverage test before final installation
• Check RSSI values in KentixONE (> -85 dBm)
• Measure multiple bookings/transmission cycles
• Test mounting direction with original components

7. Installation and Labeling

• Observe safety and environmental conditions (ESD, protection class, temperature/humidity)
• Verify power supply
• Label all connections and addresses clearly

8. Initial Configuration

• Structured initial configuration of devices in KentixONE
• Implement parameters according to requirements spec
• Set up communication paths to external services (SMTP, LDAP/AD, VDS)

9. Tests and Verification

• Perform function and tamper tests
• Verify alarm paths (signaling, escalation)
• Check and secure log/backup

10. Handover to Operations/Monitoring

• Logging completed; backup created
• Handover incl. IP plan, access data, documentation
• Monitoring activated; declare system operational after verified alarm paths

11. External Services

• SMTP: Server/Port/StartTLS/Authentication method tested
• LDAP/AD: Base DN/Bind User/Filter tested
• VDS/other: Endpoint/Token verified

tip

Keep all decisions and measurement results (e.g. RSSI, ports, VLANs) in this checklist or project protocol. This facilitates later maintenance and support.

Quick Reference (to fill in)

IP Plan (Excerpt)

Device	Hostname	IP Address/VLAN	Gateway	Location/Rack/HE	Note
Central
Satellite 1
Satellite 2

Alarm Test (Example Protocol)

Test	Trigger	Expected	Result	Time	OK
Tamper Sat-1	Open cover	Alarm + Email
Temperature	Threshold exceeded	Alarm + Escalation