Pelco Server C1553M-B User Manual

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The following table lists PelcoNet device properties that can be used in scripts and expressions.   

Write

Preset

DontCare

When a SET statement with a FOR clause causes a camera to go to a preset, the camera 
is locked in the preset view for the duration specified in the FOR clause. The lock is auto-
matically released once the specified duration has elapsed. Setting the Preset write 
property to DontCare releases the lock prior to the specified time, allowing the camera 
view to be changed immediately. 
For information on locking PTZ cameras, refer to Devices in the Client Operation Manual.

<preset i >

Go to this user-defined preset. This value is created when you create the preset. Note 
that “i ” equals the preset number, which can range from 1 to the maximum number 
available in the camera.

Pattern

DontCare

When a SET statement with a FOR clause runs a pattern, the pattern runs for at least the 
duration specified in the FOR clause. Setting the Pattern property to DontCare releases 
the camera from having to run the pattern for the specified duration, allowing the pattern 
to be stopped. Setting Pattern to DontCare does not itself terminate the pattern; it simply 
enables the pattern to be stopped. 
For information on locking PTZ cameras, refer to Devices in the Client Operation Manual.

<pattern i >

Run this user-defined pattern. This value is created when you create the pattern. Note 
that “i ” equals the pattern number, which can range from 1 to the maximum number 
available in the camera.

Alarm

True (1)

Set Alarm to True to indicate the device is in an alarm state. Device icons flash in the 
alarm colors when Alarm is True.

False (0)

Set Alarm to False to indicate the device is not in an alarm state. 

Auxiliaryi

On

Turn on the camera’s Auxiliaryi feature. Note that “i” equals the auxiliary number, which 
can range from 1 to the maximum number available in the camera. Renaming the 
auxiliary renames this property. Refer to the Add a Pelco PTZ Device section for 
instructions on renaming auxiliaries.

Off

Turn off the camera’s Auxiliaryi  feature.

Table W.  PelcoNet Device Properties and Values 

Read 

Status

Commloss

The device driver cannot communicate with the device.

Unknown

The driver is initializing and has not yet attempted to communicate with the device.

Normal

The device is in its normal state.

Common-
Alarm

At least one of the following is true: 
• The DigitalInput read property has value On. 
• The Motion read property has value True. 
• The Video read property has value Loss. 

AlarmInput

True (1)

There is digital input into the device.

False (0)

There is no digital input into the device.

RelayOutput

True (1)

The device’s relay is closed.

False (0)

The device’s relay is open.

Motion

True

The device’s built-in motion detector detects motion.

False

The device’s built-in motion detector does not detect motion.

Video

Present

There is video on the device’s video input.

Loss

There is no video on the device’s video input.

Table V.  PTZ Cameras Properties and Values (Continued)