Help - Event Condition

An trigged event is a set of parameters describing how and when the Network Camera will perform certain triggered actions, according to requirements.
The most common kind of event type will upload video or snapshot files to a specified destination (E-Mail account or FTP server). Other actions performed by event types can include the activation of an output port.

Notes:

Event Schedule
Event Schedule The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently configured in the Network Camera.

Add New Schedule
Effective Time Frame Choose the desired option for the period.
Start Time Choose the desired start time using a 24 hr clock.
End Time Choose the desired end time using a 24 hr clock.

 


A triggered event type is activated when a specific internal or external trigger condition is met. These triggers are:

Trigger Event
Enable Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and scheduled.
Interval Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay)
Triggered by
  • Input 1 / 2 -
    This describes the states that the input(s) must be in for an event to be triggered. Only one input can be used, also note that the states for all the inputs used must first be reached before the event will be triggered.
  • Motion Detection -
    Movement in a motion detection window can be used to trigger events. Select the motion detection window from the drop-down list.
Action(s)
  • E-Mail
    If checked, an E-Mail (with "Attachment") will be delivered to the SMTP server. (* SMTP Server must first be configured on the E-Mail page.)
  • FTP
    If checked, an FTP upload (with "Attachment") will be activated to the FTP server. A secondary server may also be specified, if required. This will be used if the primary server is unavailable.   (* FTP servers must first be configured on the FTP page.)
  • Output 1 / 2
    If checked, the output port(s) state will be activated as configured. (* Output port(s) must first be configured on the I/O Port page.)
  • Instant Messaging
    If checked, an Instant Messaging(IM) will be delivered to the Jabber server. (* Jabber server must first be configured on the Instant Messaging page first.)
Attachment Type
(for E-Mail or FTP)
  • JPEG Image - (MJPEG Mode Only)
    Frame Rate - Select the desired capture rate for the JPEG image(s) here.
    Pre/Post Capture - Select the desired length. The snapshot(s) of the JPEG image depends on this setting, and also the file size and degree of compression.
  • Video Format - (MPEG-4 Mode Only)
    Video File Type - Select the desired type for the video file.
    Pre/Post Capture - Select the desired length. The size of the file depends on this setting, and also the Video size and degree of compression.