Creating an Event Rule for MT95WW28TW LED Light Trigger

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Affected Roles:  Owner, Administrator

Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps:  DW Spectrum IPVMS

Last Edit:  October 4, 2023

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Automated LED Light

The DWC-MT95WW28TW turret camera features built-in white light LEDs for scene illumination, up to a 100 ft. range. When combined with an Event Rule trigger using DW Spectrum, the camera can be used to both detect motion and illuminate the area. This can be a conventional way to deter trespassers when deployed.

This article will outline how to create an Event Rule in DW Spectrum to send an HTTP(S) request to the camera when motion is detected and trigger the built-in white light.

 

Supported/Affected Devices:

• DWC-MT95WW28TW

 

Creating the Event Rule

To create the Event Rule:

1. In the DW Spectrum Client open the Main Menu and select the System Administration menu (CTRL+ALT+A).

 

2. Open the Event Rules menu and click the +Add button to create a new rule.

 

3. In the Event section, configure the following:
   • When: set to “Motion on Camera” so that the system will trigger the event when motion is detected.
   • Starts/Stops: set to “Starts” so that the rule will trigger as soon as the event takes place.
   • At: set to “DWC-MT95WW28TW”; if the camera has been renamed, be sure to select the MT95WW28TW camera as listed on your Server.

 

4. In the Action section, configure the following:

• Do: set to “Do HTTP(S) request” so that the system will send a command to the camera upon triggering the event.
• Interval of Action: set to “Instant” (unchecked) to allow the system to repeat the event freely. Otherwise, you can set a limit as to how frequently the event is allowed to trigger.
• HTTP(S) URL: enter the URL below for the camera; replace “<camera_ip>” with the MT95WW28TW camera’s IP address.

• HTTP(S) Content: enter the HTTP command below.

• Content Type: set to “Auto”.
• Login: enter the admin ID of the camera.
• Password: enter the admin password of the camera.
• Authentication Type: set to “Auto”.
• Request Type: set to “POST”.

 

5. Click the OK button to save the settings and apply the event rule to the system.

When the MT95WW28TW camera detects motion, it will signal DW Spectrum about the detection, triggering the rule and activating the built-in white light.

 

 

 

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