Event Types - Axis 243Q Blade User Manual

Event types

An event type is a set of
parameters describing how
and when the video server
is to perform certain
actions.
Example:
If somebody walks past
the connected camera, and an event
has been configured to act on this,
the video server can e.g. record and
send video images to an FTP server, or send a notification email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-con-
figured message. Video images can be sent as an attachment with the email.
Triggered Event
A triggered event is activated by e.g:
• a signal on an input port, from e.g. a connected pushbutton
• detected movement in a configured motion detection window
• when the video signal is lost
• a manual action e.g. clicking the trigger button in the web interface
• on restart (reboot) after e.g. power loss
How to set up a triggered event
This example describes how to set the AXIS 243Q Blade to upload images when a door is
opened:
1. Click Add triggered on the Event types page.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Main door.
3. Set the priority - High, Normal or Low (see the online help).
4. Enter the minimum time interval between triggers.
5. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters, for when the event is to be active,
e.g. only after office hours
6. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list,
e.g. an input port with a connected sensor if the door is opened.
7. Set the When Triggered... parameters, i.e. what the video server should do if the
door is opened, e.g. upload images to an FTP server.
8. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.
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