AXIS M1011/M1011-W/M1031-W - Event Configuration
Event Configuration
An event or Event Type in the camera triggers certain actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters that defines these actions. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server to receive uploaded images.
This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events occur.
Definitions
Event type | A set of parameters describing how and when the camera performs certain actions | |
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Triggered Event - see page 22 | An event that is started by some sort of signal, for example, an external device such as a door | |
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Scheduled Event - see page 23 | ||
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Action | This occurs when the event runs, for example, uploading of images to an FTP server, or email notifi- | |
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Event Servers
Event Servers are used to receive uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event Server connections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type.
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| • | Receives uploaded images | • Descriptive name of your choice |
FTP Server |
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| • Network address (IP address or host name) |
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| • User Name and Password |
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| • | Receives notification messages | • Descriptive name of your choice |
HTTP Server | • | Receives uploaded images | • URL (IP address or host name) |
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| • User Name and Password |
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| • | Receives notification messages | • Descriptive name of your choice |
TCP Server |
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| • Network address (IP address or host name) |
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| • Port number |
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For details on each setting, see the online help 
available from each web page.
When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the connection test takes approximately 10 seconds).
Event Types
An Event Type describes how and when the camera performs certain actions.
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