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AXIS 221 Network Camera User’s Manual.
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide About thi s D oc um ent This manual is inte nded for administrat ors and users of th e AXIS 221 Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.15. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 221 on your network.
3 AXIS 221 Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 AXIS 221 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The I/O Units Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 AXIS 221 - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 221 is part of the la test generation of fully feat ured Axis Network Cameras, based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip. The AXIS 221 features a DC-Iris and supports Power over Ethernet. The AXIS 221 has a metal casing an d an infrared (IR) filter so it can operate day and night.
6 AXIS 221 - Product Features The AXIS 221 can be powered from the netw ork cabling and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) network transformers conforming to IEEE 802.3af. Overview Power Adaptor Conn e ctor - For connection of the PS-K power adapter (included).
7 AXIS 221 - Product Features Network Connector - The camera connects to the netw ork via a standard RJ-45 connector. Supporting NWAY, the camera detects th e speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket ca n also be used to power the AXIS 221 via PoE (Power over Ethernet ).
8 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 221 Installation Guide to install the camera. The camera can be accessed with most stan dard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other operating systems.
9 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Setting the Password 1. When accessing a camera for the first time, the ‘ Configure Root P assword ’ dialog will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and th en re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK .
10 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has be en customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. From the Video Format list, select the requir ed video stream format. Note that Multicast has to be enabled if MPEG-4 is selected.
11 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible.
12 AXIS 221 - Configuration Configuration This section describes how to configure th e camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted ac ce ss to all the Setup tools, and Operators , who have access to the settings for Video & Im age, Audio, Live View Config and Event Configuration.
13 AXIS 221 - Configuration Overview of the Setup tools Basic Configuration The links under Basic Configur ation are shortcuts providing a convenient way of making the basic settings the first ti me the unit is configured.
14 AXIS 221 - Configuration System Options (Administrators only) Motion Detection Set up areas in the video image where an alarm is acti vated whenever movement occurs there. Each motion detection window can be moved, re-s ized, or disabled at any time.
15 AXIS 221 - Configuration Video and Image The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 221. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help availa ble from the setup tools. Click to access the online help.
16 AXIS 221 - Configuration Video Stream Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web browser. For unlimited video stream time, set this value to 0.
17 AXIS 221 - Configuration Overla y image/pr ivacy mask requirements: There are a number of limitations when using overlay images and priv acy masks, such as the size and positioning of images/masks. Pl ease refer to the online help for more information .
18 AXIS 221 - Configuration MPEG-4 Settings The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. Usually, subs ets are defined and used, as it is not reasonable to expect all MPEG-4 clients to support a ll of these tools.
19 AXIS 221 - Configuration AXIS Media Control The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed au tomatically the first time the camera is accessed from a browser. The AMC control pane l can be opened by right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page.
20 AXIS 221 - Live View Config Live View Config The features on the camera Live View page can be customized to suit your requirements, or you can upload and use your own custom we b page. This is done by the administrator from Setup > Live View Confi g > Layout .
21 AXIS 221 - Live View Config 2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your computer or click the Browse button. 3. Select the user level for the uploaded f ile. Setting the user ac cess level means that you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users.
22 AXIS 221 - Live View Config User-defined Links Enter a descriptive name and ente r the URL in the provided field. Exampl e 1. Check Show Custom Link 1 2. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. My W ebsite 3. Check the radio button for web link . 4. Enter the web link: e.
23 AXIS 221 - Live View Config Output Buttons These buttons can then be used to manually ac tivate the output from the Live View page, e.g. to switch a light on and off.
24 AXIS 221 - Live View Config External Vi de o The camera can also display video images fr om other Axis network cameras and video servers. These are known as External Video sources. Each external video source is available from the drop-down lis t on the Live View page.
25 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of pa rameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be pe rformed.
26 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Configuring Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera, and an event that uses motion detection has been con - figured to act on this, the camera can e.
27 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checki ng to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. 30 seconds before and/or afte r a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox un der Event Types > Add Trigge red.
28 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Motion Detection The motion detection featur e is used to gene rate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image.
29 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration 7. Click Save . Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high. • To trigger motion detection as long as ther e is activity in the area, select a high history level.
30 AXIS 221 - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can se t up other users, by giving these user names and passwords.
31 AXIS 221 - System Options HTTPS The AXIS 221 supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate.
32 AXIS 221 - System Options Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The camera’s IP address can be set automatically via DHCP, or a fixed IP address can be set manually. A host name can be used and there are options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address.
33 AXIS 221 - System Options Host Name Configuration The camera can be acces sed us ing a host name instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same a s the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period.
34 AXIS 221 - System Options Network - SOCKS SOCKS is a network proxy protocol. The camera can be configured to us e a SOCKS ser ver to reach networks on th e oth er side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the camera is located on a local network be hind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc.
35 AXIS 221 - System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 221 can be connected to various external devices, e.g. door sensors and alar m bells. The name given to the ports can be changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to Open circuit or Closed circuit .
36 AXIS 221 - System Options Backup - To take a backup of all of the paramete rs, and any user-defined scripts, clic k the Backup button. If nece ssary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior.
37 AXIS 221 - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in.
38 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. Th e latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem.
39 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the came ra is lost during the upgrad e, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive . A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade.
40 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping . Try the installation again . The IP addres s must be se t within two minutes afte r power has been applied to the camera.
41 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Wrong multicast address. Check with your network administ rator what addresses are allowed. Minimum client requirements not ful- filled. Check the client computer specifications, see the Installation Guide. Wrong network interface on client.
42 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the suppor t pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup Image loses focus often. Disable the DC-Iris lens in th e settings for Video & Image > Advanced .
43 AXIS 221 - The I /O Units Conne c t ors The I/O Units Connectors I/O Terminal Connector Pinout and Interface The 10-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital photo-coupled inputs, RS -485, GND and auxiliary power.
44 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 221 Te rminal Block Connector - showing possible applications. Pin Function Description 1 Output A The external device outpu t terminals (A and B) there is no dis tinction between + and -.
45 AXIS 221 - The I /O Units Conne c t ors Power Power can be supplied to the came ra through the following methods: • the supplied power adaptor , PS-K, 9W . The center pin is positive (+). • P oE (P ower over Ethernet) with power classification, Class 2 via the network cable.
46 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors Schematic Diagram - Power Terminal Block and Powe r Connectors The D-Sub Connector The AXIS 221 provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment.
47 AXIS 221 - Replacing the Lens Replacing the Lens If the lens on the AXIS 221 needs to be replaced or if the camera is sold without a lens, a new lens can be fitted quickl y and easily. Since the AXIS 221 is designed with a CS-mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens.
48 AXIS 221 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Image sen sor 1/3” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD Lens Pentax TS3V310ED, F1.0 varifocal 3.0 - 8.0 mm, DC-iris, horizontal viewing angle: 35º-93º, focus range: 0.
49 AXIS 221 - Technical Specifications Power 7-24 V DC, max 5.5 W (without I/O) 10-24 V AC, max 7.5 VA (without I/O) Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.af) with pow er classification according to Class 2 (3.
50 AXIS 221 - Technical Specifications Approvals EMC: EN55024:1998 + A1 + A2 EN61000-6-1:2001 EN61000-6-2:2001 EN55022: 1998 + A1 Class B EN61000-3-2:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B C.
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide 51 Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required. ADPCM - Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation.
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide 52 Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately before and after an alarm. Privacy mask - An image or sp ecified area used to block out certain parts of the video image. Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate.
53 AXIS 221 - Index Index A Action 25 Action Buttons 10, 22 Active/Inactive 10, 23 Administrator 12 Administrators 30 Alarm 28, 43 AMC 8 AMC Viewer Toolbar 10 Auxiliary Power 43 AXIS Media Control 19 .
54 AXIS 221 - Index Ports & Devices 35 Post-trigger Buffer 27 Power Connector 6 Pre-trigger Buffer 27 Pulse 10, 23 R Recovery 39 Referrals 30 Reset Button 7 Restart 35 Restore 35, 36 RS-232 serial.
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