AXIS 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E - Event Configuration
26
How to configure Motion Detection
This example describes how to configure motion detection:
1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.
2. Click the Configure Included Windows radio button.
3. Click New.
4. Enter a descriptive name of your choice under Windows name.
5. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag
to the desired position).
6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for details). Any detected
motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity window (the active
window has a red frame).
7. Click Save.
Please use the online help for descriptions of each available option.
Examples:
• Avoid triggering on small objects in the image by selecting a high size level.
• To trigger motion detection as long as there is activity in the area, select a high history level.
• To only detect flashing light, low sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is recommended.
Port Status (AXIS 215 PTZ only)
Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list that shows the status for the connected inputs and
outputs of the AXIS 215 PTZ for the benefit of the Operator who cannot access the System Options section.
Example: If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Inactive - as long as the button is not pushed, the state is
inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active.
If there are parts of the Include window that you wish to exclude, click the
Configure Excluded Windows radio button and repeat steps 1-7 above.
Parameter Size History Sensitivity
High Only very large objects trigger
motion detection
An object that appears in the region will trigger
the motion detection for a long period
Ordinary colored objects against ordinary back-
grounds will trigger the motion detection
Low Even very small objects trigger
motion detection
An object that appears in the region will trigger
motion detection for only a very short period
Only very bright objects against a dark back-
ground will trigger motion detection
Default val-
ues
Low Medium to High Medium to High