Alert: SD Card Issues

Alert Details

The SD/CF card is failing to save photos

Possible Event Code Triggers

• SD Card Failed (SDF)
• SD Card read error (SDR)
• SD Card write error (SDW)

You can find the triggering event code and when it occurred by viewing the System Messages on the Status page for this installation. System Messages are indicated with an * next to the Status.

Remote Troubleshooting

• Updating to the latest firmware can improve system behaviour. Contact our Support Team to update the firmware remotely.
• Format the SD card to remove corruption on the card that may be causing errors. Formatting SD the card will clear all photos and those that have not been uploaded or copied to an external drive will be lost. Set an upload session (Tempo or Mach II on APEX firmware) or an End of Day upload session (Mach II firmware) to attempt to process the remaining photos, otherwise a photo backup will require a site visit. You can format the SD card from your installation’s Capture Config page under Advanced options/settings
  • APEX firmware: Select On next connection, delete all photos from camera CF/SD card and then Save advanced settings.
  • Mach II firmware: Select Delete all photos from the camera SD card... and then Save.

Upload Session (APEX firmware): To learn how to set an upload session, read our knowledge base article on Scheduling.

End of Day Upload Session (Mach II firmware): To set an End of Day upload, go to your installation’s Capture Config page and find the End of day uploading section. Tick the checkbox and choose a time to upload. Your schedule must not coincide with your regular photo taking intervals. You can select a date range to look for specific photos to upload.

On-site Troubleshooting

• Format the SD card on-site from the camera menu or replace it via camera settings. To access camera settings, switch the controller to SETUP/Camera test mode.

  • Photos that haven’t been uploaded, or copied to another device, will be lost.