Axis Q7414 User Manual

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28AXIS Q7414 - EventsEventsAn event or Event Type in the video encoder blade triggers actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters thatdefines the actions. A common event type is an alarm that causes the video encoder to upload images. Many event types usean Event Server, to receive uploaded images.This section describes how to configure AXIS Q7414 to perform certain actions when events occur.DefinitionsEvent type A set of parameters describing how and when the video encoder performs certain actionsTriggered Event - see page 29 An event that is started by some sort of signal, for example, an external device such as a door switch,motion detection, or system event.Scheduled Event - see page 30 Pre-programmed time period(s) during which an event will run.Action This occurs when the event runs, for example, uploading of images to an FTP server, or email notification.Event ServersEvent Servers are used to receive uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event Server connections in thevideo encoder, go to Setup > Events > Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type.Server type Purpose Information requiredFTP Server • Receives uploaded images • Descriptive name of your choice• Network address (IP address or host name)• User Name and PasswordHTTP Server • Receives notification messages• Receives uploaded images• Descriptive name of your choice• URL (IP address or host name)• User Name and PasswordTCP Server • Receives notification messages • Descriptive name of your choice• Network address (IP address or host name)• Port numberFor details on each setting, 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).