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.
| 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. |
OcuTrap uses two steps to verify captures and reduce false triggers:
- Detection area (out to ~34 in / 875 mm from the 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.
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Setting | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Battery Type | 5200 mAh / 10000 mAh | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
- 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
| 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.
| Setting | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Capture Alerts Interval | 0–48 hours | 8 hours | Minimum time between capture alert notifications. Prevents repeated alerts for same capture. |
| Setting | Options | Default | Description |
|---|
| User Beeps | On/Off | On | Audible beeps for button presses, state changes, and feedback. |
| Enhanced Door Closing | On/Off | On | Re-seats the door under the locking rod after every close, captures included. Improves the chance the door locks. Does not confirm it. |
| Units | Metric/Imperial | Imperial | Display units for distance and temperature throughout the app. |
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 |
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 |
- 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
- 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
- Keep GPS enabled for accurate location on captures
- Enable Pre-Capture Alerts to see animals approaching
- Use shorter Capture Alert Intervals if monitoring actively
