Applies to: BLAZE

Summary

BLAZE can receive alarm inputs and trigger relay outputs on cameras. The SPM-4210 network I/O box expands the number of available I/O ports and provides greater installation design flexibility.

For example, when an outdoor camera is wired to a door, the wires could be shorted, causing the door to unlock. Using the SPM-4210 keeps the wiring inside the physical building.

Similarly, a school classroom panic button would normally be hardwired to a classroom camera, such as a fisheye camera mounted in the center of the ceiling. Instead, a short wire can connect the panic button to a conveniently located PoE-powered SPM-4210 module. Multiple panic buttons can also share the inputs on a single SPM-4210 module.

This article explains how to expand the number of available I/O ports using the SPM-4210 network I/O box.

Expanding I/O Ports

To expand I/O ports:

1. Log in to the web page for the SPM-4210. If this is a factory reset unit, set an admin password. 
    
2. In the left side navigation panel, navigate to Basic > IP & Port and assign a static IP address. 
    
3. Log in to the web page for the camera whose I/O ports you want to expand. 
    
4. In the left side navigation panel, navigate to Settings > Event > I/O box.
    
5. Next to I/O box, check Enable. 
    
6. In the I/O box setup section, enter the I/O box device details. 
    
7. Check whether to enable External alarm I/O and/or External audio I/O, then click Apply. 
   
   As needed, you can configure the inputs/outputs on the Alarm I/O page. 
   
   
   
   The Status shows as Connected when the camera is successfully connected to the I/O box.
   
   The additional I/O ports are now visible within the camera web page and within BLAZE, ready to be configured.