Trigger Input Requirements
- Alberto Brunoni (Unlicensed)
Access Control Event
Access Control Events allows to trigger an Action based on a valid entry or on a door alarm
Define a unique Reference Name; select a Door from the Door Name drop-down list and, for Access Type, select either Alarm or Entry.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
Alert Button
This type of Event only requires a unique Reference Name, which will be displayed in the Alert Buttons menu at the top right of the main application window.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
Analytics
Camera Analytics are used for camera “training” in areas that require enhanced security functionality.
Define a unique Reference Name, select the Camera from the drop-down list and the Analytic Rule to be applied, if available.
Cameras that can enhance their capabilities over time may offer a variety of functions based on their set of features.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation to review the camera’s Analytics capabilities.
To enable this feature with VI MonitorPlus, open the Camera Properties for the selected camera and check the “Capture VCA Event” box in the Additional Options section of the General tab.
Click here for more details.
Camera Down
The Camera Down Event relies on multiple variables to be triggered.
Most commonly, this trigger becomes active when a camera cannot be logged into by the IP Server or becomes unresponsive due to a network outage.
It is helpful for early detection of issues that might not be immediately noticed by the Administrator.
Define a unique Reference Name for the Event and select the Camera(s) to be monitored from the list.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
Digital Input
Some manufacturers provide cameras with the ability to enhance their functionality using Digital Input/Output devices within VI MonitorPlus.
Most commonly, a microphone is used with a camera via Digital Input/Output to record conversations within its range.
Define the unique Reference Name for the Event, then select the Camera from the drop-down list of available devices, its Port, and the Trigger Type.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
License Plates
License Plate Recognition (LPR) Events occur when a license plate that is either in or not in the Group listed below is detected by a specific camera.
It requires a unique Reference Name, a Trigger Condition (license plate IS or IS NOT in the Group below), the corresponding License Group and the Camera that will detect the event.
Additionally, when an Entry is detected, a Notification message can be sent to All Users connected to the server or to selected User or Groups defined from a list.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
SDK Input
SDK Input Events allow the IP Server to interface with other software and hardware manufacturers connected to the same network; they indicate that IP Server is receiving data from the connected SDK device/software.
The value for Port Number must be unique to the server, as well as the Reference Name.
This is only used by software and hardware developers and for testing purposes.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
User Login
User Login is for notifications to groups of Admins or higher-access-level Users who need to monitor a system for unusual access rights, or for routine use of IP server.
A unique Reference Name must be provided, as well as the selection of Clients and Users to be monitored (see list of options in the image).
When a User logs into the system, it is recorded into the IP Server System Log files.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.
Video Motion
Motion Events occur when there is motion detected on a camera.
The level of motion that triggers this event can be configured in the Camera Setup module of VI MonitorPlus.
This event requires a unique Reference Name and to select either a single specific Camera or All cameras in the network.
Motion Events are recorded in the IP Server System Logs and can be utilized by an Action Event.
Click OK to save or Cancel to exit.