Idle motion on a PTZ
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Calling @bigredfish as he is our expert Dahua NVR expert that does the spotter camera thing with the NVR.
CanCuba
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I had the same issue with a SD1A404XB that I just got. Wasn't going back to preset designated in idle motion.
The workaround that's working for me is to use Time Task. I set it to go to required preset 24/7 after X (I set it at 45) seconds of inactivity. It's working and still going to presets when triggered by other cameras using the Dahua NVR.
This seems like a bug to me but the Time Task workaround takes care of it.
I've just tried the Time Task work around and that works. What happens if the Time Task kicks in when it's autotracking on an IVS rule on another preset? Does the Time Task override that?
I agree it's a bug. When it's triggered by a spotter, I'd expect it then to run the IVS rule(s) on the preset and then when nothing is triggering those IVS rules (i.e. it's idle) it goes back to the idle position. I really want to be use the IVS rules different presets as autotracking is key.
I found this article online which is interesting: PTZ idle motion doesn't work after configuration-Dahua Technology (dahuasecurity.com)
That suggests a bug to me
CanCuba
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I've just tried the Time Task work around and that works. What happens if the Time Task kicks in when it's autotracking on an IVS rule on another preset? Does the Time Task override that?
I agree it's a bug. When it's triggered by a spotter, I'd expect it then to run the IVS rule(s) on the preset and then when nothing is triggering those IVS rules (i.e. it's idle) it goes back to the idle position. I really want to be use the IVS rules different presets as autotracking is key.
I found this article online which is interesting: PTZ idle motion doesn't work after configuration-Dahua Technology (dahuasecurity.com)
That suggests a bug to me
My camera doesn't have autotracking so I can't say. Mine will stay on the triggered preset until Time Task kicks in or it is triggered again.
I'm using the firmware the camera came with. I'm going to contact @EMPIRETECANDY to see if there's an update as I bought the camera off of him.
CanCuba
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I've just tried the Time Task work around and that works. What happens if the Time Task kicks in when it's autotracking on an IVS rule on another preset? Does the Time Task override that?
I agree it's a bug. When it's triggered by a spotter, I'd expect it then to run the IVS rule(s) on the preset and then when nothing is triggering those IVS rules (i.e. it's idle) it goes back to the idle position. I really want to be use the IVS rules different presets as autotracking is key.
I found this article online which is interesting: PTZ idle motion doesn't work after configuration-Dahua Technology (dahuasecurity.com)
That suggests a bug to me
I just checked out the link. Seems kind of ridiculous that a smart feature needs to be turned off to be able to use Idle Motion.
I'm running face detection on Global and all presets as that's why I bought the camera.
But Time Task works so we're good for now.
caballarius
n3wb
Thank you for that workaround. I was going to post the same thread about this issue. Got it working in time task thanks to you.
I agree with you @CanCuba - it doesn't make sense. I've had more feedback that it is working as expected. Smart Plan overrides idle motion. My only concern with the Time Task is when it kicks in (i.e. if the smart plan is mid-way through autotracking a target on the preset it's gone to, does the Time Task just override that and spin it back).
CanCuba
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I guess it will take some testing. My next PTZ (eagerly awaiting the new Dahua mini-PTZ)) will have AT.
I have a lot of foot traffic in front of my place and an active group of thieves operating at night. I'm using face detection and my spotter cams to connect the dots as to who's who. These kids don't realize that I can see the entire street and to the opposite sidewalk. Hoping they get a rude awakening soon!