Camera Configuration
Programming Alarm Contacts
Document 800-04191 Rev A
06/09
This chapter covers:
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Configuring contacts (alarms)
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Configuring the image quality and compression settings
•
Configuring tamper detection settings for video analytics
Use the Device Settings tab to configure alarm settings.
Alarm Inputs
When alarm inputs are connected, the camera triggers an alarm only when the normal
state (open or closed) changes. Set the Alarm Input field as shown in
Connecting Alarms
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When an alarm input event is detected, an alarm message appears on the Web-Client
screen (see
Figure
4-3) to notify the operator.
Alarm Outputs
Connect external devices such as sirens or flashing lights to the alarm output connector
to signal users of the camera that an alarm is activated. Set the Alarm Output field as
shown in
Figure
5-1.See
Connecting Alarms
Note
You must click Apply after you make changes to any settings to save those
changes. Settings are not saved unless you click Apply.
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