AXIS M3011 - Events
Events
An event that is triggered by a signal, such as a door switch, motion detection, or system event, is called a triggered event, see page 20.
A scheduled event runs at
An Action refers to what happens when the event occurs.
This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events occur.
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 > Events > 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.
Example: If somebody passes in front of a camera and an event has been configured to detect and respond to motion, the camera can record and saves images to an FTP server, and can send a notification
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