The Home Screen
CheckingWhen the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 is powered on, it will display the Home Screen. This is the default screen shown when the sensor is idle and ready to detect motion. The Home Screen provides key information about the sensor’s current operating state at a glance.
Screen Indicators
The following elements are displayed on the Home Screen:
- S / V Symbol – Indicates the current shooting mode.
- S = Still photo mode
- V = Video mode
This icon is always visible and lets you confirm at a glance how the sensor will trigger the camera.
- Clock Symbol – Indicates that time windows are enabled.
The clock icon only appears when the sensor has been configured to operate during specific times of day.- When the icon is visible, it means the sensor will operate during a restricted time window and will be inactive outside those hours.
- When the icon is not visible, no time window is set and the sensor will operate continuously.
- Camtraptions Logo (bottom-right corner) – Acts as an activity indicator.
The logo appears whenever the sensor has detected motion and is executing a sequence of commands, such as triggering a camera or running a video recording.
While the logo is displayed, the sensor is “busy” and will not respond to further detections until the sequence has completed.
Once the logo disappears, the sensor has finished the current sequence and is ready to trigger again.
Tip: The sensor may appear unresponsive while the logo is displayed. This is normal behaviour — it simply means the sensor is running its programmed sequence.
[Button Shortcuts from the Home Screen]
While on the Home Screen, pressing and holding certain buttons provides quick access to key information:
| Button | Hold Duration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Left | [3 seconds] | Displays the current time set on the sensor’s internal clock — useful for quickly confirming the time setting. |
| Up | [3 seconds] | Displays the current battery voltage, allowing you to check the remaining charge. |
| Right | [3 seconds] | Displays the firmware version, so you can confirm you’re using the correct manual or check if an update is available. |
You can also briefly press the Left or Right buttons to navigate to different menu screens from the Home Screen.
[Battery Voltage Reference]
When viewing the battery voltage, the displayed value can be used to estimate remaining charge. The relationship between voltage and charge level varies depending on the battery type.
- For Lithium-Ion (NPF) Batteries:
Refer to the table below to estimate approximate remaining capacity.
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(Insert Table: Lithium-Ion Battery Voltage vs. Approximate Charge Percentage)
- For AA Batteries (using AA Adapter):
Refer to thefirmwarefollowingversiontable to estimate remaining charge for AA cells.
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Would you like me to create those battery voltage tables next (for both NPF lithium-ion and AA NiMH/alkaline batteries), showing approximate voltages and charge percentages?