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8.7 Setting Alarm Linkage Actions
Purpose:
Alarm linkage actions will be activated when an alarm or exception occurs, including Full Screen Monitoring,
Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Upload Captured Pictures to FTP (this
function is supported by DVR series only) and Trigger Alarm Output (not supported by the DS-7200 series).
Full Screen Monitoring
When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor (HDMI, VGA or BNC monitor) display in full screen the video
image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.
If alarms are triggered simultaneously in several channels, their full-screen images will be switched at an
interval of 10 seconds (default dwell time). A different dwell time can be set by going to Menu >
Configuration >Live View> Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time.
Auto-switch will terminate once the alarm stops and you will be taken back to the Live View interface.
You must select during “Trigger Channel” settings the channel(s) you want to make full screen monitoring.
Audible Warning
Trigger an audible beep when an alarm is detected.
Notify Surveillance Center
Sends an exception or alarm signal to remote alarm host when an event occurs. The alarm host refers to the PC
installed with Remote Client.
The alarm signal will be transmitted automatically at detection mode when remote alarm host is configured.
Please refer to Chapter 9.2.7 for details of alarm host configuration.
Send Email
Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an alarm is detected.
Please refer to Chapter 9.2.13 for details of Email configuration.
Upload Captured Pictures to FTP
Capture the image when an alarm is triggered and upload the picture to a FTP server.
This function is supported by DVR series only. Please set FTP address and configure the remote FTP server first.
Refer to Chapter 9.2.4 for FTP settings.
Trigger Alarm Output (not supported by DS-7200 series)
Trigger an alarm output when an alarm is triggered.
Steps: