Custom Events

Integrate any XProtect Event into the RMF Alarm System

A Custom Event in RMF allows integration of non-standard or third-party device-generated events into the RMF Alarm Management system. For example, perimeter intrusion systems, such as fiber-optic-based detectors around large facilities (e.g., airports), generate their own event data when disturbances are detected. These events may not be part of the standard Milestone event list. This feature ensures that unique external security events can be fully managed through the RMF Alarm Manager.

Steps to Add RMF Alarm with Custom Events

Navigate to RMF Alarms

Navigate to Site Navigation > MIP Plugins > RMF > Alarms > Custom Events.

Add Custom Event Name

Click the add (+) icon to enter the name of the event.

Event Name

In the Event Name field, type the exact string used in the Milestone alarm definition.

For example,

Navigate to Alarms

Navigate to Site Navigation > MIP Plugins > RMF > Alarms.

Add New

Right-click Alarms, and then click Add New

Configure

Enter the alarm name, and then click the ⏭️ button. The Event Type window appears.

Select Custom Event

Select the custom type from the list.

Source

Select one or more sources to monitor for the event. The list of sources includes dual-recorded cameras licensed within RMF.

Select the related cameras that will be sent with the alarm along with the sources. Typically, these cameras provide additional context to the alarm. You can also choose either primary or secondary streams for any or all of these choices.