IP Camera Introduction

IP Camera Feature Description

Canvas offers the IP Camera Stream object. It allows users to display a live video feed from an IP camera directly on their HMI screen. This feature is useful for monitoring specific areas from a centralized control panel.

IP Camera Stream Designer Functionalities

Click Insert > IP Camera Stream, or click the Insert IP Camera Stream icon on the toolbar, and click and drag on the page to bring up the IP Camera Stream object as shown below:

Properties

The IP Camera Stream object can be customized based on specific properties.

To ensure the property windows are enabled, click View > Properties.

Basic Properties

The Basic Properties section allows users to configure the fundamental aspects of the IP Camera Stream. Users can set the object's Name, URL, Username, and Password. It also includes a dropdown menu for Stream Type, which specifies the video format of the camera feed. The supported stream types are JPEG, MJPEG, and RTSP.

Appearance

The Appearance section enables the use of selections to alter visible characteristics.

Position

The Position section provides adjustable properties that reshape or move the object.

Actions

Permissions can be assigned to the IP Camera Stream object to allow the correct users to interact with it.