Configuring Advanced Alarm-Activated Relay Output

To configure an alarm relay output:

1.On the DX8100 toolbar, click the Setup button . The Setup dialog box opens to the Camera page.

2.In the Setup dialog box, click Schedule button . The Schedule page is displayed.

3.Click the Configure Relays button. The Configure Relays dialog box opens.

4.Click the Alarm tab if it is not already selected.

5.Configure each relay that is linked to an alarm:

a.Click the drop-down box to select a relay.

b.Select a relay time value from the Activation Period drop-down box.

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5b

Figure 132. Linking Relays to Alarms

Table AK describes the available alarm-activated options.

Table AK. Alarm-Activated Relay Settings

Option

Result

 

 

Disable

Relay will not activate when the alarm is triggered.

 

 

Follow Event

Relay will activate at the exact moment the alarm is triggered.

 

 

1, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 Seconds

Sets the amount of time the relay will remain active after the alarm has been triggered.

 

 

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dx8100 specifications

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