Frequently Asked Question
How do I add a Hardware Device
Last Updated 9 years ago
To add a hardware device Select the Hardware... option from System Menu
In the Hardware Devices Form select the make of camera from the list under Create a new video source and click on the Create button:
Using an axis camera as an example, you may be prompted for additional information:
Choose an appropriate display name. For axis cameras you will need to enter the IP address of the camera by clicking in the space next to Url. When entering an IP address be sure to include the "http:\\"
Click ok and the new camera will be displayed in the list of Hardware Devices:
You will now be able to select this camera as a hardware device in modules that require this.
In the Hardware Devices Form select the make of camera from the list under Create a new video source and click on the Create button:
Using an axis camera as an example, you may be prompted for additional information:
Choose an appropriate display name. For axis cameras you will need to enter the IP address of the camera by clicking in the space next to Url. When entering an IP address be sure to include the "http:\\"
Click ok and the new camera will be displayed in the list of Hardware Devices:
You will now be able to select this camera as a hardware device in modules that require this.