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Digifort software developed for managing and integrating IP cameras, as well as for recording the video data, is offered in four versions: Explorer, Standard, Professional, Enterprise. They differ in the maximum number of cameras and the set of available functions. Each version can be expanded by buying additional licenses. The differences between the versions are tabulated in the following sections:
Digifort ver. 6.4 (February 2011)
| Feature/event | Explorer | Standard | Professional | Enterprise |
| Events Support | ||||
| Alarm inputs and outputs | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Motion detection | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recording failure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera failure | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manual events | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Timer events | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Creation of e-mail lists and phone directories (for text messages) to send event alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| E-mail/SMS alerts triggered by events | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pop-up windows with camera images triggered by events | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound alarms | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instantaneous messages to operator | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Activation of PTZ presets | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Activation of alarm outputs | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Schedule for events | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Alarm inputs and outputs. Higher versions of Digifort software allow to use alarm inputs and outputs of the cameras. The inputs can cooperate with different kinds of sensors. After detecting a signal from a sensor, the Digifort will recognize the event and take adequate action, previously configured by the system administrator.
The cameras also have alarm outputs where, for example, a siren can be connected. When an event happens and the alarm output is activated, the siren will go off.
Other actions that can be executed after some events are:
- sending SMS messages
- sending e-mails
- sound alarm (on the operator's computer)
- displaying image from a camera
- executing PTZ command (movement to a preset position), etc.
Motion detection. Higher versions of Digifort software have the ability to respond to the motion detected on any camera in the way set by the system administrator. The response may depend on the time (according to a schedule programmable independently for each weekday). Some examples of available actions are:
- sending SMS messages
- sending e-mails
- sound alarm (on the operator's computer)
- displaying image from a camera
- executing PTZ command (movement to a preset position), etc.
Recording failure. Digifort is able to recognize any failure in recording, for example, inability to record an image in high resolution. In the case of a failure, the software takes an appropriate action, such as:
- sending SMS messages
- sending e-mails
- sound alarm (on the operator's computer)
- displaying image from a camera
- executing PTZ command (movement to a preset position), etc.
Camera failure. The software detects a non-functioning camera and takes an appropriate action, such as:
- sending SMS messages
- sending e-mails
- sound alarm (on the operator's computer)
- displaying image from a camera
- executing PTZ command (movement to a preset position), etc.
Manual events. Digifort software enables the administrator to configure "manual events"- i.e. actions triggered by the operator by clicking on assigned buttons/icons. For example, the operator can control an electric lock connected to the alarm output of a camera. The actions can include:
- sending SMS messages
- sending e-mails
- sound alarm (on the operator's computer)
- displaying image from a camera
- executing PTZ command (movement to a preset position), etc.
Timer events. The actions taken by the system controlled by Digifort can be limited to some periods as well as combined with consecutive responses. For example, upon detecting movement, the camera moves to a determined position and after X seconds an sound alarm goes off. The number of actions is not limited, which allows for an unlimited number of combinations.
Creation of e-mail lists and phone directories (for text messages) to send event alerts.. Digifort software allows to create e-mail lists and phone directories to send e-mails and SMS text messages as reaction to alarm events, for example, detection of any movement in the camera's viewing area. After creating the groups of contacts, their members will receive the assigned messages.
E-mail/SMS alerts triggered by events. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. by sending an e-mail or SMS text message to an alert group configured by the administrator.
Pop-up windows with camera images triggered by events. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. by a pop-up window showing image(s) from one or more cameras (configured by the administrator).
Sound alarms. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. by notifying the operator of the system with a sound alarm. There are available several pre-defined alarms that can be assigned to different kinds of events for easier identification.
Instantaneous messages to operator. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. by notifying the operator of the system via instantaneous messages appearing on the screen.
Activation of PTZ presets. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. by positioning one or more cameras to PTZ preset(s) specified by the system administrator.
Activation of alarm outputs. Digifort software can react to different events such as manual event, timer event, detection of movement, activation of an alarm input, recording failure, communication failure, etc. through the activation of alarm output of a camera.
Scheduled events. Scheduled events allow the user to execute some system functions at specified dates and times. This feature is very useful for automating routine tasks such as turning on lights, opening doors, and control of any kind of equipment.
