Vivotek VS3102 user manual Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server

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FTP

VisualServer not only has web service for easy access but also has a built-in FTP service to make system integrators easy to use. According to settings on the application page, VisualServer can sequentially send updated snapshots over a specific period to an external server with choices of overwriting and time suffix. For security staff, VisualServer can directly send snapshots to an external server as evidence according to event settings. Through VisualServer’s FTP daemon, administrators can quickly update configurations and maintenance.

Those files with GIF extensions which are used for a homepage layout and can be read and overwritten. They also can be downloaded by managed users. Other files will be explained below.

Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server

In sequential mode, VisualServer will send out snapshots according to interval and period settings. If snapshot files are intended for quick updates, it is better to skip date and time suffix. The file name will then be video.jpg. If the snapshots are used for occasional monitoring, suffix with date and time can help administrators classify them easily.

Customizing homepage images

There is a small icon before each link that can be changed by administrators. Administrators may change the look of the logo, background and image buttons by him or her self. There are three types of logos and backgrounds, blank, default and other URL. The default method will use the image stored in the Flash memory. Administrators may change the default logo, background image and button images by uploading customized ones. The followings are the referenced file names and size limitations.

 

Object

File name

Maximal size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logo

logo.gif

Logo and background share 8000

 

 

 

 

bytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background

back.gif

Logo and background share 8000

 

 

 

 

bytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link icon

btn_text.gif

2000 bytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VisualServer Before You Use Table of Contents Web FTP Appendix Package Contents 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Front Panel Physical DescriptionBNC video input RCA audio inputCOM port Rear PanelEthernet 10/100 socket General I/O terminal block Status LEDs Power adapter Restore buttonHow to Install Cable connection Hardware installationEthernet Environment Power on Easy way with installer program Software configuration886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Manual way with existing programs First access to VisualServer 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem Environment Cable connection Install a new modem 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Setup a new connection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 First access to VisualServer 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 How to Use Authentication 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Main screen with camera view Primary user’s capabilityPTZ camera control Client Setting Url http//VisualServer/client.html System configuration System parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 User group administration Network settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem for software installation Video codec parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Motion detection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 PTZ camera configuration 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem and dialup settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Application 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Homepage layout settings One-shot fast configuration via FTP Read only string For teal For blank, 1 for default image or 2 for loading from URL Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters Integer less than 3 representing half, halfx2, normal Or RS485 For FTP, 1 for email Clear data path for proprietary commands Restore factory default settingsAdvanced functions Viewing system logCustomizing homepage images Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP serverSoftware revision upgrade Uploading the configuration file886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Monitor changed status of digital inputs System core debuggingStop information dumping Query status of digital inputsReset network for new settings Skip installation during the next bootReset system Set digital outputsCapture update Snapshot of Jpeg image URL commands of VisualServerPreset/Recall camera position Move motorized camera in PTZ directionRestart system Clear data mode serial port driverURL System resource URL General format of command URLSystem configuration URL Network configuration URL Security configuration URLVideo configuration URL Image quality configuration URL Camera custom command configuration URL Camera Configuration URLCamera preset configuration URL Modem configuration URL Custom camera configuration URLApplication configuration URL Homepage layout configuration URL Appendix Post procedureFrequently asked questions 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Networking Technical specificationsElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC