FLIR TCX series, Instruction Manual

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Setup 6
4. To configure the motion grid, click Setup next to Area .
• Click squares on the grid to create motion detection areas. Click on the different
colors to set 4 different areas.
• To move an area, click inside and drag.
• Right-click to delete the selected area.
• Click-and-drag outside of all areas to draw a new area. You may have up to 4 mo-
tion areas.
• Use the sliders to adjust the Sensitivity and Threshold for motion detection.
CAUTION
It is recommended to have someone moving in areas of interest on the camera image during
setup.
◦ The Sensitivity determines how sensitive the camera is to motion. For exam-
ple, if the sensitivity is high, small amounts of motion will score higher on the
graph. It is recommended to select a Sensitivity between 30~70.
◦ The Threshold determines how much motion is required to trigger an alarm or
recording. It is represented by the horizontal line on the graph. If the amount of
motion in the area exceeds this line, it will trigger an alert. It is recommended to
select a Threshold between 10~50.
◦ Each motion area can have a separate Sensitivity and Threshold value.
◦ Click
Save .
5. Check Record to record when motion is detected. microSD or FTP recording must
be configured to use this function.
6. Enter the number of seconds the camera will record after motion is detected under
Post Record .
7. Check Relay Out to trigger an external alarm device when the camera detects mo-
tion. The camera must have an Alarm Output to use this function.
8. Enter the number of seconds before the camera will trigger the external device under
Alarm Delay .
9. Check Send Email for the camera to send an email alert when motion is detected.
Email settings must be configured to receive email alerts.
10. Check PTZ to select a Preset , Tour , or Pattern that the camera (PTZ camera only)
will perform when motion is detected. The selected action must have previously been
configured. To configure PTZ actions, see 6.3
PTZ , page 35
11. Check Snapshot for the camera to save a snapshot when motion is detected. mi-
croSD or FTP recording must be configured to use this function.
12. Click Save to save changes.
6.4.2 Relay Activation (Cameras with Alarm I/O Only)
The Alarm menu allows you to configure settings for alarm devices. Your camera must
have an alarm I/O connector to use alarm devices.
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