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Event Countdown Configuration

Access the Configuration Page

  • Open your AXIS camera’s web interface.
  • Navigate to the APP section.
  • Find Missing Feature ACAP:
    Open it and enable Event Countdown from the feature list to launch its configuration panel.

Set the Countdown Duration

  • Countdown Seconds:
    Enter the total number of seconds to count down once the start event is triggered.

Configure Start and Stop Events

  • Start Event:
    Choose the input or trigger that initiates the countdown (e.g., Virtual Input, Motion Detection, Device I/O). When this event occurs, the countdown immediately begins.

  • Stop Event:
    Select the event or condition that stops the countdown. This can be a separate Virtual Input, a specific device output, or a software trigger. When this event fires—or when the timer reaches zero—the countdown stops.

Optional On-Screen Overlay

  • Enable Overlay:
    Toggle On if you want to display the countdown on-screen.

  • Position:
    Choose where on the video feed the countdown overlay should appear (e.g., top-left, bottom-right).

  • Text Color & Format:
    Select the text color, font size, and other formatting options to ensure the countdown is clearly visible.

  • Refresh Rate:
    Adjust how frequently the on-screen timer updates.

  • Use Realtime Clock:
    Use this option to display the real clock instead of the countdown time.

  • Datetime Format:
    Specify the format to be used for the time overlay.

Precision and Latency

  • Latency:
    The countdown is designed to stop within 50ms of receiving its stop event—making it ideal for industrial or high-precision workflows.

  • Event Integration:
    While the Event Countdown feature itself doesn’t capture images, it can trigger actions (like image captures or notifications) in real time.

Manually Start / Stop

For testing purposes, you can manually start or stop the countdown by using the two buttons located to the left of the save button.

Use with AXIS Rule System

To utilize the countdown events from Missing Feature ACAP in your AXIS camera’s rule system, follow these steps:

  1. Add a New Rule

    • In the AXIS camera’s web interface, go to System > Events > Rules and click Add Rule.

  2. Specify the Rule Name

    • Give your rule a descriptive name, for example, Record during countdown.

  3. Set the Condition

    • From the dropdown, select Missing Features: Countdown.

  4. Configure the Action

    • Choose Record video while rule is active (or any other desired action).
    • Set the Storage.
    • Set the Camera.

  5. Save the Rule

    • Click Save to apply your settings.