Axis Communications 213 PTZ Event Types, Triggered Event, How to set up a triggered event

AXIS 213 - Event Configuration 33

Event Types

An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the PTZ Network Camera is to perform certain actions.

Example: If somebody passes the connected camera, and an event has been configured to act on this, the PTZ Network Camera can e.g. record and save video images to an FTP server or send a notification email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured message.

Triggered Event

A Triggered event is activated from, e.g :

•a switch (doorbell) connected to an input port on the PTZ Network Camera

•lost signal from the camera

•a manually activated action e.g. from an action button in the web interface

•on restart (reboot) after e.g. power loss

How to set up a triggered event

This example describes how to set the PTZ Network Camera to upload images when the main door is opened:

1.Click Add triggered on the Event types page.

2.Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Main door.

3.Set the Priority - High, Normal or Low (see online help files).

4.Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters when the event is to be active, e.g. only after office hours

5.Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, e.g. an Input port with a connected sensor if the door is opened.

6.Set the When Triggered... parameters i.e. set what the PTZ Network Camera is to do if the main door is opened e.g. upload images to an FTP server.