turn off IR using API

[ijuecat]

Hi,

I'm using a Hikvison DS-2CD2T42WD and would like to turn off the IR led using a API function or turn off the whole cam. Are there any possibilities?

Thanks and best regards

 

[StewartM]

It can be done by via ISAPI after enabling the common gateway interface (CGI) protocol on the camera. Using curl or a HTTP request the ircutFilter can be manually set.
Are you developing an app or would controlling the setting via your browser be sufficient?

 

[ijuecat]

How do I enable the CGI? I already tried a ISAPI http command but this didn't work.
Setting via browser is OK for me.

Thanks

 

[StewartM]

Via the camera's webGUI, go to Configuration>Network>Advanced Settings>Integration Protocol.
Enable CGI and set authentication to digest/basic. For ISAPI, enable ONVIF and create a user with the same credentials as the admin login.

 

[ijuecat]

Hello StewartM,

Could you help me with the ircutfilter command, please. A http request would be easiest for me but I can‘t find the command in the ISAPI reference guide.

Thx
Ijuecat

 

[StewartM]

Via Talend/curl/Postman,
Amend the following to your admin credentials and camera IP.
To switch off IR feature entirely:
PUT

http://admin:yourPassword@192.168.1.xx/ISAPI/System/Hardware

Body:
<IrLightSwitch>
<mode>close</mode>
</IrLightSwitch>

To switch on IR:
PUT

http://admin:yourPassword@192.168.1.xx/ISAPI/System/Hardware

Body:
<IrLightSwitch>
<mode>open</mode>
</IrLightSwitch>

 

[ijuecat]

I tried with Postman but I only get back 401 unauthorized, password and IP are correct,
admin user is the same for system and ONVIF

 

[StewartM]

Check authentication is set to digest/basic here:

And here:

 

[ijuecat]

OK, many thanks, now it works!!!

I only set authentication in the integration protocol

thx