RS-485 settings
The RS-485 serial port is used to connect to light and wiper devices. Configuration of
these parameters should be done before you connect to any devices.
Note
: Only supported cameras include RS-485 settings.
To set up RS-485 settings:
1. From the menu toolbar, click
Configuration
>
System
>
RS485
.
2. Select the RS-485 port parameters.
Note:
The Baud Rate, PTZ Protocol, and PTZ Address parameters should be
exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.
3. Click
Save
to save changes.
Object counting
This function helps to calculate the number of people or objects entering or exiting a
configured area and is primarily used with entrances or exits.
Note
: It is recommended to install the camera directly above the entrance/exit and
aimed down at the entry/exit point to improve counting accuracy.
To set up object counting:
1. From the menu toolbar, click
Configuration
>
Counting
.
2. Select the
Enable Object Counting
check box to enable the function.
3. Select the
Enable OSD Overlay
check box. The real-time number of people
entered and exited is superimposed on the live video view.
4. Set the detection line.
Draw an orange detection line on the live video to detect and count the objects
entering or exiting through the line.
1) Click
Draw Line
to draw a detection line. An orange detection line will appear on
the image.
Note:
The detection line should be drawn directly below the camera and it should
cover the entire entrance/exit region.
Draw the detection line where people do not linger to improve the accuracy
of the count.
2) Click and drag the detection line to adjust its position.
3) Click and drag the two end points of the detection line to adjust its length.
4) Click
Delete Line
to delete the detection line.
5) Click
Change Direction
to change the direction.
5. Click the
Reset Counter
button to clear the number of entries/exits to zero.
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