Axis Communications AXIS 214 PTZ - Manual (Page 38)

38 AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration
Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers
This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and
after a trigger, e.g. 2 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: Buffer size - up to 9 MB buffer. The maximum length of time of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the image
size and selected frame rate.
Include pre-trigger buffer - images stored internally in the server from the time
immediately preceding the trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the
desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.
Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger.
Configure as for pre-trigger.
Note:
If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the internal memory, the frame rate will be reduced and individual
images may be missing. If this occurs, an entry will be created in the unit's log file.
Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enable the upload of images for a fixed length of
time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours,
or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the
maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate. The frame rate will be the
best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow
connection.
Scheduled Event
A Scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected
weekdays.
How to set up a scheduled event
This example describes how to set the AXIS 214 PTZ to send an email notification with
saved images from a set time:
1. Click Add scheduled on the Event types page.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Scheduled email.
3. Set the Priority (High, Normal or Low).
4. Set the Activation Time parameters (24h clock) when the event is to be active,
e.g. start on Fridays at 18.00 with a duration of 62 hours.
5. Set the When Activated... parameters i.e. set what the AXIS 214 PTZ is to do at the
specified time e.g. send uploaded images to an email address.
6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.