Event Types - Axis 213 PTZ User Manual

Event Types

An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the AXIS 213 PTZ is to perform certain
actions. The Event Type List shows the event types currently configured in the camera.
Example:
If somebody passes a connected sensor and an event type has been configured to act on this, the camera can record and save
images to an FTP server, and/or send a notification email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured message.
Images can be sent as email attachments.
Triggered Event
A triggered event can be activated by, for example:
• a switch connected to an input port on connection module attached to the AXIS 213 PTZ
• a manually activated action from an action button in the web interface
• on restart (reboot) after power loss.
Setting up a triggered event
This example describes how to configure the AXIS 213 PTZ to upload images when the main door is
opened:
1. Click Add triggered on the Event types page.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, such as Main door.
3. Set the Priority - High, Normal or Low (see online help files).
4. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters defining when the event is to be active, such as, only after
office hours.
5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, such as an Input port with a
connected sensor if the door is opened.
6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, that is, define that if the main door is opened AXIS 213 PTZ
upload images to an FTP server or sends an e-mail.
7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help
to specific requirements, such as time/date or type of triggered event. See File Naming & Date/Time
Formats, under Event Configuration.
Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers
This function is useful for checking what happened before and after a trigger, such as two minutes before
and after a door has been opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add
Triggered... > When Triggered... to expand the web page with the available options.
Note:
The buffer size is up to 9 MB buffer. The maximum length of time of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the image size and selected
frame rate.
for descriptions of each option. Image file names can be formatted according
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