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'''STEP 1.''' Identify the connections on the Alarm Trigger.
 
'''STEP 1.''' Identify the connections on the Alarm Trigger.
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* '''COM''': Communication Port or Ground N.C: Normally Closed - A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors
 
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*Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours.  
 
*Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours.  
 
*Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right. Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours. Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right.
 
*Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right. Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours. Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right.
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'''STEP 3.''' From your local GUI, right click on your live view screen and click on '''Main Menu'''.
  
'''STEP 3.''' Right click on your screen locally from the recorder and "Click Main Menu".
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'''STEP 4.'''Click "Event" from the settings options.  
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'''STEP 4.'''Click '''Event''' from the Settings menu option.  
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'''STEP 5.''' On the top left click "Alarm".
 
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'''STEP 5.''' From the left menu tab, click '''Alarm'''.
  
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'''STEP 6.''' Click on "Local Alarm" tab.
 
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'''STEP 6.''' Click on '''Local Alarm''' tab.
  
'''STEP 7.''' Select the Alarm In Port you connected from Step 2.
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'''STEP 8.''' Select alarm trigger "Type"
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'''STEP 7.''' Select the '''Alarm In''' Port you connected from Step 2.
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'''STEP 8.''' Select alarm trigger '''Type'''
 
*'''Normally Closed:''' A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors.
 
*'''Normally Closed:''' A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors.
 
*'''Normally Open:''' A Trigger that initiates when an object completes the communication line of 2 sensors.
 
*'''Normally Open:''' A Trigger that initiates when an object completes the communication line of 2 sensors.
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'''STEP 9. Configure the Alarm Trigger Settings'''
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'''STEP 9.''' Configure the Alarm Trigger Settings
 
*'''Show Message:''' An alert will appear on the display attached to the system when the alarm is triggered.  
 
*'''Show Message:''' An alert will appear on the display attached to the system when the alarm is triggered.  
 
*'''Record Channel:''' Configure the alarm to trigger recording on a specific channel, or all.  
 
*'''Record Channel:''' Configure the alarm to trigger recording on a specific channel, or all.  
 
*'''Snapshot:''' A Snapshot will be taken by a specific channel or all when the alarm is triggered.
 
*'''Snapshot:''' A Snapshot will be taken by a specific channel or all when the alarm is triggered.
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'''STEP 10.''' Click '''Apply'''.
  
'''STEP 10.''' Click "Apply".
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'''STEP 11.''' Click "OK"
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'''STEP 11.''' Click '''OK'''
 
*If you configured the Alarm to "Show a Message", it will appear as soon as the alarm is triggered.  
 
*If you configured the Alarm to "Show a Message", it will appear as soon as the alarm is triggered.  
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*Right-Click your mouse once to clear the message.
 
*Right-Click your mouse once to clear the message.
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[[Category:Alarm]]
 
[[Category:Alarm]]
 
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Revision as of 18:27, 3 July 2018

Recorder Alarm Setup

Description

Prerequisites

Video Tutorial

Step by Step Instructions

Please Note: Setting up alarm triggers will only work with recorders that have alarm inputs.

STEP 1. Identify the connections on the Alarm Trigger.

Physical alarm pic 1.png

  • COM: Communication Port or Ground N.C: Normally Closed - A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors
  • N.C: Normally Closed - A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors
  • N.O: Normally Open - A Trigger that initiates when an object completes the communication line of 2 sensors.


STEP 2. Connect the N.C. (Normally Closed) wire to one of the numbered ports. Connect the COM wire to the COM / Ground Port.

  • Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours.
  • Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right. Alarm Inputs are grouped in fours. Each group uses the Communication/Ground Port on the right.

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STEP 3. From your local GUI, right click on your live view screen and click on Main Menu.

Alarm pic 3.png


STEP 4.Click Event from the Settings menu option.

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STEP 5. From the left menu tab, click Alarm.

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STEP 6. Click on Local Alarm tab.

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STEP 7. Select the Alarm In Port you connected from Step 2.

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STEP 8. Select alarm trigger Type

  • Normally Closed: A Trigger that initiates when an object disrupts the communication line of 2 sensors.
  • Normally Open: A Trigger that initiates when an object completes the communication line of 2 sensors.

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STEP 9. Configure the Alarm Trigger Settings

  • Show Message: An alert will appear on the display attached to the system when the alarm is triggered.
  • Record Channel: Configure the alarm to trigger recording on a specific channel, or all.
  • Snapshot: A Snapshot will be taken by a specific channel or all when the alarm is triggered.

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STEP 10. Click Apply.

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STEP 11. Click OK

  • If you configured the Alarm to "Show a Message", it will appear as soon as the alarm is triggered.

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  • Right-Click your mouse once to clear the message.

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