ALARM OUTPUT
Use the Alarm Output menu to configure
behavior and action settings for an external
alarm output device, such as a siren or light.
Behavior Settings
To configure behavior settings:
1. Click the ALARM OUTPUT tab on the left.
• The Alarm Output window opens.
Figure 15.2 Alarm Output window.
2. Under ALARM OUT, click
channel for alarm output.
Number of alarm out channels varies
NOTE:
by system model.
3. Under OPERATION, click
ENABLE or DISABLE.
You must select ENABLE in order to
NOTE:
configure the Action settings.
4. Under MODE, select TRANSPARENT or
LATCHED.
"Transparent" indicates the output is
NOTE:
active only when the trigger criteria (ie.
movement) is present. "Latched" indicates
the output is active for a set period of time
after a trigger.
5. If you select TRANSPARENT:
• Under DURATION, click
SEC (default), 10 SEC, 15 SEC, 20 SEC, 30
SEC, 40 SEC, 60 SEC, 120 SEC, 180 SEC,
300 SEC, or Until Key (until a key is pressed
on the system).
NOTE:
the time that the alarm output remains
active after it has been triggered.
6. Under TYPE, select N/O (normally open) or
N/C (normally closed).
7. Under HDD EVENT, click
ON/OFF. If ON, an HDD event will trigger
an alarm output.
Action Settings
Set event triggers for each channel.
To configure action settings:
1. Set the following:
• ALARM: Select the box to enable the alarm
output when an alarm input is triggered.
• VIDEO LOSS: Select the box to enable the
alarm output when video loss occurs on the
system.
• MOTION: Select the box to enable the alarm
output when motion is detected on the
system.
to select a
2. Click APPLY to save your settings or click
CANCEL to restore defaults.
BUZZER OUT
Use the Buzzer Out menu to configure
to select
behavior and actions for the system alarm.
Behavior Settings
To configure behavior settings:
1. Click the BUZZER OUT tab on the left.
• The Buzzer Out window opens.
to select 5
Figure 15.3 Buzzer Out window.
2. Under OPERATION, select ENABLE or
DISABLE.
Using the System Menu
In Latched mode, "Duration" refers to
to select
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