AXIS Q7411 Video EncoderAXIS Video Motion DetectionAXIS Video Motion DetectionAXIS Video Motion Detection is an application that detects moving objects in the camera’s field of view. When a moving objectis detected, AXIS Video Motion Detection sends an alarm that can be used by the Axis product or by third-party software, to,for example, record video or send a notification.AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 is included with the Axis product and is available under Setup > Applications. To use AXIS VideoMotion Detection, the application must first be started. To avoid detecting unwanted objects, the application should be configured.During configuration, visual confirmation can be used to help understand the effect of the different filters. When visual confirmationis enabled, red polygons show which objects the application detects and green polygons show which objects the application ignores.ConsiderationsBefore using AXIS Video Motion Detection 3, take the following into consideration:• Small and distant objects might not be detected.• Detection accuracy may be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow.• Make sure that the lighting conditions are within the Axis product’s specification. Add additional lighting if needed.• Make sure that the camera is not subject to excessive vibrations. Vibrations might cause false detections.Start and Stop the ApplicationTo start the application, select it in the Installed Applications list on the Applications page and click Start.To stop the application, select it in the list and click Stop.Configure ApplicationThe application is available from Setup > Applications > Motion Detection 3. Go to Settings and then click AXISAXISAXIS VideoVideoVideo MotionMotionMotionDetectionDetectionDetection settingssettingssettings to open the application’s webpage.To configure AXIS Video Motion Detection 3, follow these steps:1. Modify the size and position of the include area. This is the area in which moving objects will be detected. See IncludeArea on page 35.2. Optionally, add one or more exclude areas. Objects in an exclude area will be ignored. See Exclude Area on page 35.3. Click Save to apply the changes.4. Use visual confirmation to verify the settings. See Visual Confirmation on page 35.5. If too many unwanted objects are detected, enable and configure one or more of the ignore filters. See Ignore Filterson page 36.After modifying a setting, click Save to apply the changes. The video stream will be restarted and it may take a few secondsbefore the change is applied.Multichannel ProductsTo use the application on multiple channels, the application must be enabled and configured for each channel.• To switch between channels, click on the tabs below the video image.• To enable the application on a channel, switch to that channel and click Enable.34