Trigger inputs window

In the Trigger Inputs window, you can configure trigger inputs on hybrid systems and some IP cameras to trigger video recording. You can then activate the trigger inputs in the Event Linking window. For more information, see Event Linking window. For more information on the functionality of the Trigger Inputs window, see the following table.

Table 1. Trigger Inputs window
Column Description
Device Name Displays the make and model of the camera that is associated with the trigger input.
Camera Displays the name of the camera or cameras that are associated with the trigger input.
Trigger Name Displays the name of the trigger input. To edit the trigger input name, click the Pencil icon.
Input Displays the camera’s input number.
Normal State To set an alarm to not trigger when an action or an event associated with that trigger occurs, select Open.
To set an alarm to trigger when an action or an event associated with that trigger occurs, select Closed.
Trigger Status Displays the normal state status for the trigger input.
Connection Status Displays the connection status of the camera.