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Set Off Time

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Window Off Time setting defines the time of day when the sensor becomes inactive, marking the...

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Set On Time

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Window On Time setting defines the time of day when the sensor becomes active — in other word...

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Still Mode Menu Overview

PIR v4 Manual Stills Mode

When the sensor is set to Still Mode, pressing the right arrow from the Home Screen will cycle th...

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Video Mode Menu Overview

PIR v4 Manual Video Mode

When the sensor is set to Video Mode, pressing the right arrow from the Home Screen will cycle th...

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External Wake

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Periodic External Wake setting allows the sensor to send a brief half-press (wake) signal to ...

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Enable Time Windows

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Time Windows setting allows you to control when the sensor is active during a 24-hour period....

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Set Clock Time

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Set Clock Time screen allows you to configure the sensor’s internal clock, which is required ...

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Wake Time

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Wake Time setting determines how long the sensor will wait after an initial half-press (wake)...

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Gap Time

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Gap Time setting controls the delay between triggers, defining how long the sensor will wait ...

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Far Sensor

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Far Sensor menu screen allows you to adjust the behaviour and sensitivity of the long-range P...

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Wide Sensor

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Wide Sensor menu screen allows you to adjust the behaviour and sensitivity of the wide-angle ...

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Wireless Channel

PIR v4 Manual Global Settings

The Wireless Channel menu screen allows you to select which wireless channel the sensor’s built-i...

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Suggested Camera Settings (Video)

PIR v4 Manual Video Mode

When using the Camtraptions PIR Sensor in Video Mode, camera setup will depend largely on creativ...

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Video Mode Settings

PIR v4 Manual Video Mode

When the sensor is set to Video Mode, three additional menu screens become available: Recording T...

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The Home Screen

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

When the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 is powered on, it will display the Home Screen. This is the d...

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Suggested Camera Settings (Stills)

PIR v4 Manual Stills Mode

The following guide provides a recommended starting configuration for your camera when using the ...

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Setting the Operating Mode (Stills or Video)

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Set Mode screen allows you to choose whether the sensor operates in Still Mode or Video Mode....

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Turning Your Sensor On and Off

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 has been designed for maximum reliability in long-term field deplo...

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Controlling the Field of View

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The field of view (FOV) of the Camtraptions PIR Sensor determines where an animal will be when th...

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Mounting Your Sensor

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features two tripod sockets on the underside, providing flexible a...

Updated 10 months ago by Admin