Settings Reference

This page provides a complete reference of all configurable settings on your OcuTrap, including their ranges, defaults, and descriptions.

Note: After changing settings, a reboot of the trap is recommended to ensure all changes are applied correctly.

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Capture & Detection Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Capture Distance	6–18 in (app presets)	8 in	How far inside the trap an animal must be before the door closes.
Pre-Capture Alerts	On/Off	On	Sends an alert when an animal enters the detection zone (before capture). Includes a 2-minute cooldown between alerts.

Detection Zones Explained

OcuTrap uses two steps to verify captures and reduce false triggers:

• Alert zone (~12–18 in from sensor) — The animal is approaching; you may get a pre-capture alert

• Capture zone (your set distance, default ~8 in) — The door closes when the animal reaches this point

This two-step check prevents false triggers from rain, debris, or quick movements.

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Camera Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Camera Time Lapse	0–24 hours	6 hours	How often the camera takes periodic photos while armed. Set to 0 to disable timelapse.
Camera Quality	1–6	2	Image resolution size (1=QVGA smallest, 6=UXGA largest). Higher = better quality but more data/power.
Rotate Image	0°, 90°, 180°, 270°	0°	Rotates captured images. Useful if trap is mounted in non-standard orientation.
Dark Lux Threshold	1–100 lux	25 lux	Light level below which the environment is considered "dark" and IR lighting activates.
Minimum IR Brightness	0–100%	10%	Minimum infrared LED brightness in dark conditions.
Maximum IR Brightness	0–100%	100%	Maximum infrared LED brightness. Lower values reduce glare and save power.

Camera Quality Levels

Level	Resolution	Best For
1	QVGA (320×240)	Fastest transfer, lowest data usage
2	VGA (640×480)	Good balance of quality and speed (default)
3	SVGA (800×600)	Better detail
4	XGA (1024×768)	High detail
5	SXGA (1280×1024)	Very high detail
6	UXGA (1600×1200)	Maximum detail, highest data usage

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Battery & Power Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Battery Type	5Ah / 10Ah	Varies by region	Must match installed battery for accurate level estimation.
Battery Alerts	On/Off	On	Enables low battery notifications at 20% and 10% levels.
Power-Off Voltage	7.0–12.0V	9.6V	Voltage threshold below which the trap automatically hibernates.

Battery Alert Thresholds

Alert Level	Default Voltage	Description
20% Warning	10.4V	Low battery warning sent
10% Critical	~9.5V	Critical battery warning sent
Auto Power-Off	9.6V	Trap enters hibernation to protect battery
Reset Threshold	11.0V	Battery must reach this level to clear low-battery flags

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Temperature Alert Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Temperature Alerts	On/Off	On	Enables alerts when temperature exceeds thresholds.
High Temperature Limit	Configurable	45°C (113°F)	Alert sent if internal temperature rises above this.
Low Temperature Limit	Configurable	-10°C (14°F)	Alert sent if internal temperature falls below this.
Temperature Alert Interval	0–48 hours	8 hours	Minimum time between temperature alerts. Set to 0 to disable repeat alerts.

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GPS & Location Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Location (GPS)	On/Off	On	Enables periodic GPS location updates.
GPS Interval	Configurable	8 hours	How often the trap updates its GPS position. Longer intervals save battery.

GPS Behavior Details

• First fix delay: 5-minute initial delay after boot before first GPS acquisition

• Acquisition timeout: 3 minutes for first fix, 2 minutes for subsequent fixes

• Fix requirements: Minimum 5 satellites, 3D fix required for valid position

• Automatic updates: GPS automatically triggered on capture events

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Accessory Port Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Accessory	On/Off	Off	Enables the 12V accessory port for external devices.
Accessory Timing	0–30 seconds	—	Duration the accessory port remains powered when activated.

The 12V accessory port can power external devices like dispensers, pumps, or other add-on hardware.

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Capture Alert Settings

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Capture Alerts Interval	0–48 hours	8 hours	Minimum time between capture alert notifications. Prevents repeated alerts for same capture.

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Hardware & Feedback Settings

Setting	Options	Default	Description
User Beeps	On/Off	On	Audible beeps for button presses, state changes, and feedback.
Enhanced Door Closing	On/Off	Off	Performs additional open/close cycle to ensure door is fully locked.
Units	Metric/Imperial	Imperial	Display units for distance and temperature throughout the app.

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Image Cropping Settings

These settings remove portions of the image before processing. Values are percentages of the image dimension.

Setting	Range	Default	Description
Left Crop	0–50%	0%	Removes left portion of image
Right Crop	0–50%	0%	Removes right portion of image
Top Crop	0–50%	0%	Removes top portion of image
Bottom Crop	0–50%	0%	Removes bottom portion of image

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Settings Locations

Settings are accessible in different locations:

Location	Settings Available
App → Trap → Settings → More Settings	Most user settings
App → Trap → Settings → Advanced Settings	Temperature alerts, image cropping
App → Account	Notification preferences, units

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Tips for Optimal Settings

For Maximum Battery Life

• Set GPS Interval to 8+ hours

• Use Camera Quality level 1–2

• Set Camera Time Lapse to 6+ hours or disable

• Reduce Maximum IR Brightness if images are overexposed

For Best Image Quality

• Use Camera Quality level 4–6

• Adjust Dark Lux Threshold based on your deployment (lower = earlier IR activation)

• Fine-tune IR brightness settings for your environment

For Fastest Response

• Keep GPS enabled for accurate location on captures

• Enable Pre-Capture Alerts to see animals approaching

• Use shorter Capture Alert Intervals if monitoring actively