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Glossary
PIR—Passive Infrared Sensor. Senses motion like typical secur ity motion detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in
addition to motion to trip sensor to assure detection of live animals.
Event—Any time that the PIR senses motion it counts it as an event. Events are recorded to the SD card in a text file.
Events are recorded continuously during operation.
Image—A digital picture recorded on the SD Card when motion is sensed. Images are taken at the desired delay between
images.
Image Delay—Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. This is fixed at 30 second intervals
in the Trail Sentry.
Camera Flash—Incandescent Flash used for night or low light photography. Automatically fires if required.
SD Card—Memory card used to store images and events. Compatible with up to 1GB capacity SD card.
Battery Life—Time that camera will function in the field. Dependent on temperature, number of images and number
of flashes during that time.
Setup—Using the display menu and buttons to set the date/time, still photo or movies, and password.
Security (2 methods)—One of the most important requirements of any trail camera. The Trail Sentry has 2 levels—
padlock tab and software password.
Parts Guide
PIR
Detected/
Low
Battery
Indicator
LED
Camera
Lens
PIR
Lock
Tab
Flash

Front of Camera

Control Panel

Inside Front

Button & Display
Detail
SD Card
Slot
LCD
Display
Setup,
Menu &
Power
Buttons