AXIS 231D+/232D+ Network Dome Camera User's Manual

30 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Event ConfigurationEvent TypesAn Event Type is a set ofparameters describing how andwhen the Network Dome Camera isto perform certain actions.Example: If a door is opened, and the networkcamera has been configured to act on this,it can record and save video images to an FTPserver or send a notification email to a pre-configuredemail address with a pre-configuredmessage. Video images can be sent as anattachment with the email.Triggered EventA Triggered event can be activated from the following examples:• a switch (doorbell) connected to an input port on the Network Dome Camera• PTZ preset position• built-in motion detection• a manually activated action from a manual trigger button in the web interface• on restart (reboot) after power lossHow to set up a triggered eventThis example describes how to set the Network Dome Camera to upload images when themain door is opened:1. Click Add triggered on the Event types page.2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, such as, 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, such as,only after office hours.5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, suchas an Input port with a connected sensor if the door is opened.6. Set the When Triggered... parameters. This indicates what the Network DomeCamera is to do if the main door is opened, for example, upload images to an FTPserver.7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.Please use the online help filesfor descriptions of each available option.