Axis Communications 212 PTZ 212 PTZ/-V - User's Manual - Page 27

AXIS 212 PTZ/-V - Event Configuration Event Configuration Pre-defined parameters, known as an Event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is an alarm that prompts the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images. An event that is triggered by a signal, such as a door switch, motion detection, or system event, is called a triggered event, see page 19. A scheduled event runs at pre-programmed times. An Action refers to what happens when the event occurs. This section describes how to set up event servers and event types, i.e. how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events (for example, alarms) occur. Event Servers Event Servers are used to receive for example, uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event server connections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type. Server type FTP Server HTTP Server TCP Server Purpose • Receives uploaded images • Receives notification messages • Receives uploaded images • Receives notification messages Information required • Descriptive name of your choice • Network address (IP address or host name) • User Name and Password (for FTP server) • Upload path for example, images/ • Port number • Use passive mode if there is a firewall between the cam- era and FTP server • Use temporary file if your FTP server doesn't allow an existing file to be overwritten by a new file with the same name • 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) • Descriptive name of your choice • Network address (IP address or host name) • User Name and Password (for TCP server) • Port number 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 takes approximately 10 seconds). Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions. 27