Interlogix TruVision DVR 40, User Manual

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When setting up the alarm relay output, you need to set the alarm output time delay. This delay
is the time that the alarm output continues after the alarm itself has been deactivated.
Consequently the actual alarm output time consists of the alarm input time and alarm output time
delay.
External alarm input
To setup an external alarm input
1. In the Alarms menu go to the
Alarm Input
list box and select one of the alarm inputs listed.
2. Go to the
Input Type
list box and press F1 or left-click the mouse. Depending on the sensor
type, select either NO or NC. Default is NO.
3. Select the
Alarm
check box and press Enter or left-click the mouse to enable (  ) the
selected alarm input. If the alarm input is enabled, the Rules and PTZ Link setup buttons
become activated.
4.
To set the alarm schedule
a. In the Alarms menu go to the
Rules
setup button and press Enter or left-click the mouse.
The Alarm Input
Rules
submenu appears.
b. Select the cameras from which you want to record an alarm input. Press Enter or left-
click the mouse to enable (
 ) or to disable the camera channel.
Caution:
For a channel to be able to record an alarm, the recording option and the
record type must first be enabled in the Record Schedule menu, such as Alarm or one of
the other options available. See“To setup a camera’s recording schedule” on page 68 for
further information.