Motion Detection Alerts - Planet ICA-550W User Manual

Motion Detection Alerts

The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected.
The Internet Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the
movement of large objects.
But the motion detector can also be triggered by:
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Sudden changes in the level of available light
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Movement of the camera itself.
Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there
is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely. It cannot be used outdoors
due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.
To Use Motion Detection Alerts
Using the Web-based interface on the Internet Camera, select the Motion Detection screen,
then configure this screen as described below.
1. Enable the Motion Detection feature.
2. Click the Set Detection Areas button, and set the area or areas of the video image to be
examined for movement. You can define up to 4 areas, and set the motion threshold
individually for each area.
3. If using a schedule, define the desired schedule.
4. Save your changes.
5. Select the E-Mail Alerts screen to have alerts sent by E-mail:
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Enable and enter at least one (1) E-mail address
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Select or enter the desired options for Video Attachment, Show "From" as and Subject
fields.
Figure 34: Motion Detection
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