Introduction

This rule demonstrates the use of a schedule in conjunction with a simple area check. In this case an alarm will only be raised if a track is within the area and this is detected during the timer period specified within the schedule.

Contents

Configuration

Open

Prior to configuring a Schedule Rule, ensure that you have a Schedule configured which will act as a timer for the rule. Please refer to Rule Schedules for more information. This example will utilises the Day Schedule:

Open

Nodes

Inputs

Track Sighting Input Rule Inputs | Track Sighting Input

Time Input Rule Inputs | Time Input

Period: Specify in seconds how often a time trigger should be sent. 

Checks

Area Check Rule Checks | Area Check

Schedule Check Rule Checks | Schedule Check

The Night Schedule has been selected. 

Links

Boolean Link: And Rule Checks | Boolean Link

Actions

Alarm Rule Actions | Alarm

Camera Rule Actions | Camera

PPI Example

Outside of the scheduled time period:

Within the scheduled time period:

Video

Here is a video demonstrating how to configure a Schedule Rule by adapting the Area Movement Rule wizard, and what happens when a target enters an area outside of the time schedule and then when another target enters the area within the time schedule and triggers the alarm:

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