Axis 223M User Manual

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AXIS 223M - Event Configuration22Event ConfigurationAn event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. Theevent type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed.A common event type is when the camera uploads images when an alarm occurs. Many event types use anEvent Server, to e.g. upload images to.This section describes how to set up event servers and event types, i.e. how to configure the camera to performcertain actions when events (e.g. alarms) occur.DefinitionsA set of parameters describing how and when the camera will perform certain actionsThe circumstances that start an event. E.g. on a signal from an external device, such as a doorswitch or a motion sensor.The circumstances that start an event. E.g. at a pre-programmed time.What occurs when the event triggers. E.g. the upload of images to an FTP server, e-mail noti-fication, etc.Event ServersEvent Servers are used to receive e.g. uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event serverconnections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the requiredinformation for the required server type.For details on each setting, please see the online help available from each web page.When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the connection test takesapproximately 10 seconds).Configuring Event TypesAn Event Type describes how and when the camera willperform certain actions.Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera and an event that usesmotion detection has been configured to act on this, the camera can e.g.record and save images to an FTP server, and/or send a notification e-mail toa pre-configured e-mail address with a pre-configured message. Images canbe sent as e-mail attachments.Event typeTriggered Event - see page 23Scheduled Event - see page 24ActionServer type Purpose Information requiredFTP Server • Receives uploaded images• Descriptive name of your choice• Network address (IP address or host name)• User name and password (for FTP server)• Upload path e.g. images/• Port number• Use passive mode if there is a firewall between the cameraand FTP server• Use temporary file if your FTP server doesn’t allow an existingfile to be overwritten by a new file with the same nameHTTP Server • Receives notification messages• Receives uploaded images• Descriptive name of your choice• URL (IP address or host name)• User name and password (for HTTP server)• Proxy address/Proxy port (if required)• Proxy User name and password (if required)TCP Server • Receives notification messages• Descriptive name of your choice• Network address (IP address or host name)• Port number