How to Configure PTZ Presets with Auto-Run follow-up action

Applies to: X-Plus series PTZ cameras, PNM-C34404RQPZ, and PNM-C19183RVTP

Summary

This article describes how to configure PTZ presets and set up the auto-run after action. The auto-run feature allows PTZ cameras to be configured to automatically execute an action after a PTZ preset or user-driven PTZ control has concluded. In this example, the PTZ sensor on the PNM-C34404RQPZ is configured with the auto-run action to return to a previously configured HOME position.

Configuring Presets

To configure the presets:

1. Log into the camera via web browser (Chrome recommended).
    
2. Select PTZ > PTZ Setup. 
   
    

3. Use the embedded preview window and PTZ controls to position the camera to the desired location and zoom level.

   

4. Click Save Preset.
    
5. Assign a desired preset number and name and click OK.
   
   

6. Assign the After Action to Auto tracking > Auto run.

   

7. Set the duration for which the camera should actively track objects using the tracking time drop-down menu.
   
   This configuration directs the camera to run object auto-tracking after turning to the assigned preset. After the auto-tracking duration is completed, the PTZ returns to the Auto Run action as configured in the next step.
    
8. Select the Auto Run tab, set the mode to HOME, and the duration to the desired value.
   
   Duration = period of time the PTZ is inactive after the last action before it returns to the programmed mode (in this case – return to the home position).
   
   
   
   
9. Click Apply to save the configuration.