How to use Park function

Configuration Guide
Updated 03-05-2026 19:00:34 PM Number of views for this article22

Contents

Objective

Requirements

Introduction

Configuration

Objective

This guide provides instructions for configuring and using Park function.

Requirements

  • InSight PTZ5425

Introduction

The PTZ model supports the watchful mode. During idle periods (when no other PTZ control or tracking operations are in progress), the Park task can be automatically executed. There are three Park modes: Preset mode, Patrol mode and Pattern mode. This function can enhance the early warning capability for abnormal events by simulating regular inspection behaviors. It enables the camera to remain highly vigilant during "idle" times, significantly optimizing the allocation of security resources and is one of the core functions in building an automated and intelligent security system.

Configuration

Step 1. Set the preset position. Click ‘Preset’ on the right side of the Live View page.‘Preset’ module on the ride side of the Live View page.

Step 2. After adjusting the camera to the target position, click "Save as Preset" to create a new preset position.

‘Save as Preset’ button in the Preset module.

Step 3. Set the patrol mode. Click ‘Patrol’ on the right side of the Live View page.

‘Patrol’ module on the ride side of the Live View page.

Step 4. Click ‘Add Patrol’ button to create a new patrol mode.

‘Add Patrol’ button in the Patrol module.

Step 5. Add the existing preset positions in the desired order, configure the Speed and Time, and then click "Create" to create a new patrol mode.

Patrol Path configuration page.

Step 6. Set the Pattern Scan. Click ‘Pattern Scan’ on the right side of the Live View page.

‘Pattern Scan’ module on the ride side of the Live View page.

Step 7. There are two patterns by default (Pan/Tilt Scan). And you can click ‘Record Pattern’ to customize your pattern.

‘Record Pattern’ button in the Pattern Scan module.

Step 8. After the movement path has been drawn, click ‘Recording’ to stop the recording and finish the Pattern.

‘Recording’ button in the Pattern Scan module.

Step 9. Go to Settings > PTZ > Park and enable the Park function. Here, you can select the Park Mode, which includes three modes: Preset, Patrol Scan and Pattern Scan. And you can select the pre-set Park mode plan in the Park Mode ID. Park Time refers to the situation where, after the camera platform has been idle for a duration longer than the time you have set, the platform will execute this task.

The switch for Park in Settings > PTZ > Park.

Step 10. You can set the Park Time and choose the Park Mode ID, then click Apply to activate the Preset mode.

Preset mode configuration page.

Step 11. If you need the Patrol mode, you can switch the Park Mode to Patrol Scan first, and choose the Park Mode ID, then click Apply to activate the Patrol mode.

Patrol Scan mode configuration page.

Step 12. If you need the Pattern mode, you can switch the Park Mode to Pattern Scan first, and choose the Park Mode ID, then click Apply to activate the Pattern mode.

Pattern Scan mode configuration page.

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