Axis 213 User Manual

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37AXIS 213 - Event ConfigurationEvent TypesAn Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the AXIS 213 is toperform certain actions.Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera and an event that uses motion detection has beenconfigured to act on this, the camera can e.g. record and save images to an FTP server, and/or send a notifi-cation email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured message. Images can be sent as emailattachments.Triggered EventA Triggered event is activated from, e.g:• a switch connected to an input port on the AXIS 213• a manually activated action e.g. from an action button in the web interface• on restart (reboot) after e.g. power lossHow to set up a triggered eventThis example describes how to set the AXIS 213 to upload images when the maindoor 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 online help files).4. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters when the event is to be active,e.g. only after office hours5. 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.6. Set the When Triggered... parameters i.e. set what the AXIS 213 is to do if themain door is opened e.g. upload images to an FTP server.7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.