Alarm Setting Preview--Learn how to quickly set up and customize the versatile alarm functions on your Planck Vision thermal camera

In today’s fast-paced industrial environments, catching potential issues before they escalate can save time, money, and even lives.

Planck Vision Systems’ thermal cameras come equipped with intelligent alarm features designed to detect abnormal temperature conditions in real-time. In this guide, we’ll walk through the key functionalities of the camera’s built-in alarm system and how to configure it for your specific application.

This step-by-step video guide walks you through key features like thermal threshold alerts and intelligent detection to help you get started with ease

Getting Started: Accessing Alarm Settings

To begin setting up your alarm system:

1.   Log in to your camera’s online interface.

2.   Navigate to System Settings > Temperature > Alarm.

From here, you can start configuring the parameters that will allow your camera to monitor and respond to temperature anomalies.

Select the Monitoring Region

Select the Region to Monitor from the dropdown menu. If no custom regions are set up, your only option will be Full Screen, which enables monitoring across the entire frame. Once selected, check the box to Enable Alarm for that region.

Set the Temperature Thresholds

Next, define the conditions that will trigger an alarm:

• Choose your Threshold Type (e.g., Above High Threshold).

• Set the Trigger Temperature (e.g., 110°F).

• Configure the Alarm Latency—the time (e.g., 2 seconds) the temperature must stay above the threshold before the alarm activates.

These settings are available across all four temperature alarm modes, offering flexible monitoring options.

 Scheduling Alarms

By default, the alarm is always active—24/7. However, you can adjust this based on your operational schedule. For instance, you may choose to monitor only during work hours or on weekends, depending on when your systems are most vulnerable.

 Save and Notify with Alarm Recordings

You have two main storage options for alarm-triggered media:

• FTP Alarm Recording: Sends images/videos to a remote server.

• TF Card Recording: Saves media directly to the camera’s internal microSD card.

Both options are valuable for post-event analysis, helping you identify the cause of thermal events accurately.

 Visual Feedback and External Triggers

You can also enable:

• Alarm Icon Overlay: Visually indicates alarm events on your live feed.

• External Alarm Output: Activates external devices such as trouble lights or buzzers. This is especially helpful if the video feed isn't being continuously monitored.

For example, connecting a visible indicator light to the output ensures that a thermal event gets noticed immediately.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Testing your alarm setup is essential. In the demonstration example, a model electrical component with a built-in heating element was used. Once the temperature exceeded the set threshold for the defined latency, the system displayed an alarm overlay and triggered the external light.

To review past alarms:

• Go to System Log.

• Find the latest alarm event.

• Double-click to download infrared and visible light snapshots stored on the SD card.

These snapshots are invaluable for diagnosing what caused the issue and how to prevent it in the future.

Stay Ahead of Thermal Risks

Planck Vision Systems’ built-in alarm features are designed to help you identify and respond to temperature irregularities before they become critical. Whether you're in manufacturing, electrical maintenance, asset monitoring or facility safety, these features provide proactive monitoring that keeps your operations running smoothly.

Need help with setup or troubleshooting? Don’t hesitate to contact our technical support team at info@planckvisionsystems.com +1.805.699.5822.