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AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configuration
7. details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red 
peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).
8. Click Save.
Please use the online help for descriptions of each available option.
Examples: 
• Avoid triggering on small objects in the image by selecting a high size level.
• To trigger motion detection as long as there is activity in the area, select a high history level.
• To only detect flashing light, low sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is 
recommended.
Port status
Under Event Configuration > Port Status, there is a list that shows the status for the 
connected inputs and outputs of the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA. This is for the benefit of an 
operator, who cannot access the System Options section.
Example: 
If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit, as long as the button is 
not pushed, the state is inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active.
If there are parts of the Include window that you wish to exclude, click the 
Configure Excluded Windows radio button and perform steps 1-6 above. 
Click Save.
Parameter Object Size History Sensitivity
High Only very large objects 
trigger motion detection
An object that appears in the region will 
trigger the motion detection for a long 
period
Ordinary colored objects against ordinary 
backgrounds will trigger the motion 
detection
Low Even very small objects 
trigge
r motion detection
An object that appears in the region will 
trigger motion detection for only a very 
short period
Only very bright objects against a dark 
background will trigger motion detection
Default values Low Medium to High Medium to High










