Analog Camera
1.From the Selected Channel
2.From the extended Selected Channel
3.Click Apply. The camera name is displayed in the Site Tree and video is displayed in the Camera page preview window.
IP Camera
NOTE: An IP camera must be configured and assigned to a camera channel in the IP Camera Properties dialog box before it can be assigned as a network camera.
1.From the Selected Channel
2.From the extended Selected Channel
3.Click Apply. The camera name is displayed in the Site Tree and video is displayed in the Camera page preview window.
LINK SETUP
This section describes how to use the Link page to set up the following:
•Relay and alarm settings
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This section includes the following topics:
•Configuring Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
•Linking Relay Outputs to External Events on page 134
•Linking PTZ Presets and Patterns to External Events on page 139
•Linking Cameras to Record in Response to External Events on page 136
CONFIGURING BASIC RELAY AND ALARM SETTINGS
The DX8100 can support up to 32 alarm inputs and 24 relay outputs. Each
This section describes how to configure basic relay and alarm settings, including the following topics:
•Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage
•Configuring DX8100 Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
•Configuring Basic Relay Operating Properties
•Configuring Basic Alarm Input Operating Properties on page 133
Understanding How Relays and Alarms React to a Power Outage
The DX8100 server might experience an external AC power outage that impacts how the relay and alarm features function.
•Power outage: Relays configured as NO are closed if the DX8100 is server is shut down by a power outage, or the AC cord is unplugged.
•Power button: Relays configured as NO are closed if the DX8100 power button is pressed and held down.
In the scenarios above, a relay will remain closed as long as the DX8100 is powered down. In this case, alarms or sirens connected to the relays might produce a false alert.
Configuring DX8100 Basic Relay and Alarm Settings
To access the Link page to program alarms and relays:
1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog opens to the Camera setup page.
2.Click the Linking button . The Link page is displayed.
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