Axis Communications 243SA - Manual (Page 33)

33 AXIS 243SA - Event configuration
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 record and send
video images to an FTP server, or send a notification email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured
message. Video images can be sent as an attachment with the email.
Triggered Event
A triggered event could be activated by:
• a push button connected to an input port on the video server
• detected movement in a configured motion detection window
• a lost signal from a video source
• a manual action such as clicking the trigger button in the web interface
• on restart (reboot) after, for example, power loss.
• audio
• camera tampering
• PTZ presets
How to set up a triggered event
The following is an example for setting the Axis video server to upload images when a
door is opened:
1. Click Add triggered in 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 when the event is to be active, for
example, only after office hours
5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, for
example, an Input port with a connected sensor if the door is opened.
6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, that is, what the video server should do if
the main door is opened, for example, upload images to an FTP server.
7. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.