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 alertCapture 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
These alerts watch the outdoor weather at the trap's location , not the trap's own internal sensor. The trap's location can come from its GPS fix or from a location you set manually. See Advanced settings .
Setting Range Default Description Temperature Alerts On/Off Off Enables alerts when the outdoor temperature at the trap passes a limit below. High Temperature Limit Configurable 45°C (113°F) Alert sent if the outdoor temperature rises above this. Low Temperature Limit Configurable -10°C (14°F) Alert sent if the outdoor temperature falls below this. Temperature Alert Interval 1–24 hours 6 hours Minimum time between repeat temperature 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 acquisitionAcquisition timeout : 3 minutes for first fix, 2 minutes for subsequent fixesFix requirements : Minimum 5 satellites, 3D fix required for valid positionAutomatic 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 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. EDC Backoff 30–130 ms (10 ms steps) 50 ms How far the door backs off during Enhanced Door Closing. Lower it if the door reverses too far on a fresh battery. Raise it if the lock rod never drops. Needs firmware v2.3.2-1010+. Actuator Inverse On/Off Off Reverses the door motor drive direction. Turn On if your motor is going the wrong way and the door opens when it should close. 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
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