Vivotek IP3111/3121 manual Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server

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Network Camera 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, Network Camera can sequentially send updated snapshots over a specific period to an external server with choices of overwriting and time suffix. For security staff, Network Camera can directly send snapshots to an external server as evidence according to event settings. Through Network Camera’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, Network Camera 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

Viewing system log

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Contents Page Before You Use Table of Contents How to Use Telnet Appendix Package Contents Camera control cable Ethernet 10/100 socket Physical DescriptionRear Panel COM portGeneral I/O terminal block Status LEDs Power adapter Restore buttonAuto Iris Lens Connector How to Install Ethernet Environment Hardware installationCable connection Power on Software configuration Easy way with installer program886-2-22404099 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 Network Camera 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 Network Camera 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 How to Use Authentication 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Primary user’s capability Main screen with camera viewClient Setting Pan/Tilt positioning device control886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 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 Video codec parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Motion detection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Camera positioning device configuration 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 Color index 0 for black, 1 for white, 2 for green Link when background type is 2, no longer than Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters 1200k , 1000k , 768k , 512k , 384k , 256k , 128k , 64k Or RS485 Home Viewing system log Restore factory default settingsAdvanced functions Viewing system parametersUploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server Customizing homepage imagesUploading the configuration file Software revision upgrade886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Stop information dumping System core debuggingMonitor changed status of digital inputs Query status of digital inputsReset system Skip installation during the next bootReset network for new settings Set digital outputsClear data mode serial port driver URL commands of Network CameraCapture update Snapshot of Jpeg image Move motorized device in PT directionRestart system URL System configuration URL General format of command URLSystem resource URL Security configuration URL Network configuration URLVideo configuration URL Image quality configuration URL Camera configuration URL Camera custom command configuration URLModem configuration URL Application configuration URLHomepage layout configuration URL Post procedure AppendixFrequently asked questions 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Technical specifications NetworkingElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC