Motion Sensors with a Camera System

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Questions Motion Sensors with a Camera System Answer CAMERAS CONTROLLED BY MOTION SENSORS CONTENTS

  • [a href="#Introduction"]Introduction[/a]
  • [a href="#configure"]Configuring Motion Sensors For Use With Cameras[/a]
  • [a href="#Behind_The_Scenes"]Behind The Scenes[/a]
  • [a href="#Frequently_Asked_Questions"]Frequently Asked Questions[/a]

[a name="Introduction"][/a] Introduction The following document covers the integration of HawkEye (MS13A), EagleEye (MS14A), and ActiveEye (MS16A) Motion Sensors into an existing X10 camera system. The cameras shoudl already be configured and tested with a PalmPad remote or other controller. Motion sensors should also already be properly configured. For instructions on configuring the Hawkeye, EagleEye, or ActiveEye Motion Sensors, click [a href="http://www.x10.com/kbase/articles/a00106.html"]here[/a]. For instructions on configuring a single XCam, click [a href="http://www.x10.com/instructions/single_cam_with_remote.htm"]here[/a], or for multiple XCams, click [a href="http://www.x10.com/instructions/multiple_cams.htm"]here[/a]. [a name="configure"][/a] Configuring Motion Sensors For Use With Cameras If you wish to turn on a camera when someone enters an area of camera surveillance, try the steps below:

  • Program the Motion Sensor to the same House/Unit code as the camera's Addressable Power Supply.
  • Using the HOUSE/ON and UNIT/OFF buttons located in the Motion Sensor's battery compartment, try turning the camera on and off.
  • Mount the Motion Sensor so movement generally cuts across the Motion Detector's field of view as opposed to approaching it head-on.

[center][img src="tech_motion_path_comparison2.gif" border=1>[br> Sensor Detection vs. Motion Direction

  • Test the system by walking into the monitored area. Note: Remember that the Motion Sensor times out for 10 seconds each time it is tripped. When you leave the area, wait for the Motion Sensor to send the OFF command (depending on its No Motion Delay off command setting, followed by 10 seconds). For testing purposes, use your remote to turn off the camera after the sensor turns on the camera.
  • Adjust the location of the Motion Sensor as necessary to achieve the best detection.
  • Any additional cameras should be configured the same way. The Unit codes should all be within the same Unit code group associated with the Addressable Power Supplies.

[a name="Behind_The_Scenes"][/a] Behind The Scenes If you are a first time user of our Motion Sensors, a key point to remember is the Motion Sensors are essentially modified remote controls. They are activated by motion, rather than an ON/OFF button being pressed. [a name="Frequently_Asked_Questions"][/a] Frequently Asked Questions Is it absolutely necessary that the Motion Sensor be set to the same House/Unit code as the camera? No; however, additional equipment is required. If you own MultiView, the Motion Sensor triggers the MultiView software. It is the software that switches to the appropriate camera. If you have ActiveHome Pro and iWitness, you could configure a macro that, when triggered by the Motion Sensor, the camera is turned on (a Lamp Module can be activated, too). Related Articles [a href="/kbase/articles/a00017.html"]a00017[/a] : Using Your Camera as a Web Cam[BR] Key Topics: camera, web, cam, internet Relates to: SW15A, VA11A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00018.html"]a00018[/a] : Multiple Cameras with One Video Receiver[BR] Key Topics: multi, multiple, camera, video, receiver, switch Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00019.html"]a00019[/a] : Finding the Channel Switch on Wireless Cameras[BR] Key Topics: xcam2, wireless, camera, switch, plug, ABCD, frequency, channel Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00020.html"]a00020[/a] : Camera Range[BR] Key Topics: camera, rf, range, distance, 100, feet, radio, frequency, transmit, send Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00021.html"]a00021[/a] : PAL and S-Video Availability[BR] Key Topics: pal Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A, SC15A, SC16A, SC18A, SC23A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00022.html"]a00022[/a] : Troubleshooting Camera Picture on TV[BR] Key Topics: video, camera, xcam2, picture, tv, display, image, channel, input Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00023.html"]a00023[/a] : Other 2.4 GHz Device Compatibility[BR] Key Topics: 2.4, ghz, interference, static, noise, frequency, radio, camera, wireless, wifi Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00024.html"]a00024[/a] : Are X10 Cameras Waterproof[BR] Key Topics: weather, water, proof, waterproof, outdoor, outside, temperature, cold Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00103.html"]a00103[/a] : Motion Sensors with a Camera System[BR] Key Topics: Relates to: MS12A, MS13A, MS14A, MS16A, XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00104.html"]a00104[/a] : HawkEye Motion Sensor Setup[BR] Key Topics: Relates to: MS12A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00105.html"]a00105[/a] : HawkEye II Motion Sensor Setup[BR] Key Topics: Relates to: MS13A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00106.html"]a00106[/a] : Eagle Eye Motion Sensor Setup[BR] Key Topics: Relates to: MS14A [a href="/kbase/articles/a00107.html"]a00107[/a] : Active Eye Motion Sensor Setup[BR] Key Topics: Relates to: MS16A [img src="http://site.x10.com/?Z3gxT2tiYXNlYXJ0aWNsZTEuZGF0=RND%7Ckbasearticle"]

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