Software User’s Manual Ver.A1D-502-V8.03.30-NB
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HTTP Server
HTTP CGI servers are programs that run on web sites or many devices. They can be
custom programmed to perform a large variety of actions based upon the input. You
can define which CGI server to connect to here, and the user / password required to
log into the target server. The actual message / command is setup in the Notification
messages / URL commands section. You may define two separate CGI servers.
IP devices are also CGI servers. This means that IP devices can now issue commands
to each other, which creates endless possibilities for highly coordinated response. The
IP device can also give a loopback command to itself, in effect changing almost all
possible settings dynamically. For detail on the commands used to control the cameras,
please contact your customer representative.
An example will help you gain a better sense of how to utilize this unique function.
Camera A is a fixed camera that looks at a corridor leading to the main hall. It has a
motion detection window located near the point where the corridor arrives at the large
hall. Camera B is a PTZ camera located in the hall, which is usually left on auto-tour
patrol. When motion activity in the motion detection region triggers MD1 in Camera A,
this then in turn activates an event rule in Camera A that gives out a command to
Camera B. Camera B would then swivel to the preset point where the corridor leads into
the entrance and switch to higher bit rate to temporarily provide clearer image. After
the event ends, Camera B will go back to its normal routine in lower bit rate.
To setup HTTP servers, make sure to enable the HTTP server, enter the user name, the
user password, Network (HTTP Server) address, Network (HTTP Server) port number
and Max connection time before timeout (in seconds).
After changing any of the items above, press Apply to save the changes. The Reset
button undoes the changes that had just been made but not applied yet.