The following table illustrates the available combinations of image delivery and event notification options.
|
| Image Delivery Options |
Notification Options | FTP | |
|
| |
Text Messaging | Yes | Yes |
Yes | No | |
Email with image | Yes | No |
Operation
The Observer camera will always be activated by the external trigger input. When the trigger input is momentarily switched to the return signal, the camera will be activated and will deliver a picture and notification. If the external trigger option is not required, it should be left unconnected.
Additionally, the camera can operate on a scheduled basis. It can be scheduled to generate images at any time of the day utilizing quarter hour increments. The camera will deliver images at the same time, every day for which the schedule is enabled. Every week will have an identical schedule. As an example, the Observer can be configured to generate images at 8:00 am and 5:15 pm Monday thru Friday. At the extreme, the camera can be scheduled to deliver 96 pictures a day (every 15 minutes for 24 hours) seven days a week.
The camera can be simultaneously configured for scheduled and triggered operations. The external trigger line is connected as required, and the schedule is enabled and the times set. When the trigger activates the camera, the image will be delivered and notification sent. Images will also be sent at the scheduled times without notification.
Continuous mode
The camera can be operated in a continuous mode, delivering a continual stream of images. The interval between images can range from 1 to 99 minutes. The user will need to access their email account or the FTPJPG application to view the incoming images. Continuous mode, once enabled, can be stopped and started remotely by sending a text message to the camera from a cell phone. Continuous, scheduled and trigger modes can all be used at the same time. In this manner the camera can monitor an area using the scheduled and/or trigger modes. When notification of camera activity is received, the camera can be remotely switched over to continuous operation and series of images will be delivered. This mode can then be halted in the same manner, returning the camera to the original configuration.
Continuous mode is achieved by setting switch 1 on the back panel in the up position and pushing the power switch over to the left side (ON). When switch 1 is down the camera will enter the configuration mode, waiting to communicate with a web browser over the serial port.
There are two considerations to make when planning on using the continuous mode. First, continuous mode would normally be selected only when external power is available. The camera is always on and the use of internal batteries will limit the available operating time. Secondly,
3