ACCESSING ALARM ARRAY OPTIONS

Select AlarmArray . The right panel displays the current settings for the selected alarm (refer to Figure 87).

Figure 87. Alarm Configuration

MODIFYING THE ALARM ARRAY DEVICE NAME

By default, the alarm array device is named AlarmArray. You can enter a user-friendly name for the alarm array device. Assigning a friendly name makes it easier to recognize individual devices on your network. The name must contain fewer than 100 characters and may include only letters, numbers, or spaces. No special characters are allowed.

In the “Modify device” Name box, assign a friendly name for the alarm device.

SPECIFYING ALARM ARRAY LOCATION

The DVR5100 Remote Client allows you to enter a user-friendly name for the alarm array device location. For information about working with devices, refer to Assigning a Device Location on page 62.

1.Click Location. The Set Location dialog box opens.

2.Click Unknown Location.

3.Click New. The Add Location dialog box opens.

4.Enter a location name, and then click OK. The Location label displays the new location.

CREATING AN ALARM INPUT NAME

1.Select AlarmArray .

2.To rename an alarm, select an alarm number (1–16) from the Alarm pane. The right panel displays the settings for the selected alarm input.

NOTE: The “Physical input” label displays a read-only that represents the number of the physical alarm input connected to the DVR5100. The physical input numbers are 1–16.

3.In the Name box, enter a user-friendly name for the alarm input.

4.In the “Alarm number” box, enter or select a number.

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DVR5100 specifications

The Pelco DVR5100 is a versatile digital video recorder designed for security and surveillance applications. As part of Pelco's robust lineup of video management equipment, the DVR5100 offers a variety of features and technologies that make it an excellent choice for both commercial and residential environments.

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