Sensor and Relay
NOTE: Refer to the hardware manual for the model of the recorder or camera for physical installation instructions of sensors and relays.
Sensors
Enable – Enable or disable a sensor.
Number – Sensor number associated with the recorder.
Sensor Name – Name of the sensor associated with the recorder.
Origin – Origin of the sensor being used by the recorder (typically internal to the recorder).
Current State – Current state of the sensor (open or closed).
Default State – Normally open or normally closed sensor.
Debounce – Debounce time in milliseconds is the duration to ignore repeated contacts.
Associated Macros – Shows any macros associated with a specific sensor.
Area – Associate a sensor with an intrusion area.
Associated Camera – Allows the association of a specific camera to a sensor.
Image Offset – The delay between the start of a sensor event and the time an event is captured.
Invert State – Inverts the state of the sensor.
Setting up a Sensor
- Enable a specific sensor by checking the box in the Enable column.
- Modify the sensor number in the Sensor Number column if needed.
- To modify the sensor name, type the new name into the Sensor Name field.
- Choose from Normally Open or Normally Closed in the Default State dropdown menu.
- Change debounce default in milliseconds if sensor contact is likely to break contact constantly.
- Associate a camera to record with the sensor by selecting a camera from the Associate Camera dropdown menu.
- Modify the image offset value if a delay is required when recording a sensor event.
- Check the box labeled Invert State if desired.
- Click Save.
Relays
Number – Relay number associated with the recorder.
Relay Name – Name of the relay associated with the recorder.
Origin – Origin of the relay being used (typically internal to the recorder).
Current State – Right click on Current State to Activate, Deactivate or momentarily activate the relay.
Default State – Normally open or normally closed relay.
Associated Macros – Shows any macros associated with a specific relay.
Duration – The duration the relay will fire when activated.
Associated Camera – Select a camera associated w/ the relay from the dropdown.
Image Offset (sec) – Manually enter a number (in seconds) between trigger and image capture.
Setting Up A Relay
- Modify the relay number if needed by selecting in the Relay Number field and hitting backspace until cleared and entering the new number.
- Modify the relay name by selecting Relay Name field and hitting backspace until cleared and entering the new relay name.
- Set Normally Open or Normally Closed in the Default State dropdown menu.
NOTE: Normally Open and Normally Closed refer to the default circuit state. For example, pushing a button to open a gate would close a circuit that is normally open.
- Modify the Duration if the momentary activation time needs to be modified.
- Click Save.