Axis Communications 250S user manual Maintenance, Support Logs & Reports, COM-Port

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AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Administration & System Options

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COM-Port

The COM port on the AXIS 250S is accessed via the RS-232 serial connector on the rear of the unit, or via the RS-485 on terminal block B. Select the port from the Physical port drop-down list.

Devices connected to the COM-port on the AXIS 250S can be accessed via Generic TCP/IP or Generic HTTP, but the port may also be used for controlling a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device. Settings are managed and configured directly from the user interface.

Using the Mode drop-down list, select the required mode, whereupon the relevant settings will be displayed. To make device-specific settings for your PTZ device, click the button provided.

For detailed listings of all of the available settings for each mode, supported PTZ devices, as well as more information about the different interface modes and pinout info, please see the on-line help, and Unit Connections, on page 46.

Maintenance

This section provides tools for the following:

•Restart - Clicking this button will restart the AXIS 250S.

•Restore - This button will reset the MPEG-2 video server to its factory default settings. Once this has been done, many of the unit’s parameters will need to be re-configured. See also the description of how to manually reset to the factory default settings on page 34.

Support - Logs & Reports

This section of the System Options provides various log files and reports, which may be useful when troubleshooting or when contacting the Axis support services. The logs can be used as triggers for event types. The following are available:

•The Information Log - This log simply records what happens on the server. It registers when events occur, when the server is restarted, etc.

•The Warning Log - This log will also include information about errors in the server that may prevent optimum performance.

•The Critical Log - Registers serious errors that should be rectified as soon as possible.

•The Combined Log - All three logs are shown in one file.

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Introduction Features and BenefitsAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Product Description Axis 250S Front PanelAxis 250S Rear Panel Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part Numbers Hardware InventoryUnix only Type this in your command line Installing the Axis 250SClient System Requirements Axis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250SInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Configuring the video source and audio equipment Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet ExplorerOperating the Axis 250S Accessing and logging on to the Axis 250SLive View Access from a browserPositional Control of the Video Source Disconnected Video SourceConfiguring Event Types Setting up a new event typeEvents and Event Types General When Triggered Adding an Upload Server Upload ServersHttp Notification Notification ServersVideo Audio & Video SettingsPort Status & Devices AudioPort Status Devices Preset position setupLive View Layout Accessing The System Options Administration & System OptionsAdministration Description System Options OverviewUsers Adding Users Firewall SettingsEditing and Deleting Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesDate & Time Current Server TimeNew Server Time Automatic IP Configuration TCP/IP Network SettingsDynamic IP Address Notification Settings Parameter DescriptionDNS Manual IP ConfigurationPorts & Devices Smtp email Network SettingsNetwork Traffic IO PortsMaintenance Support Logs & ReportsCOM-Port Factory Default Settings Appendix a Other IP Setup Methods Using the Axis IP InstallerInstalling the Axis IP Installer Setting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Checking the Firmware Appendix B TroubleshootingSupport Server ReportPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation PINGing Your IP AddressSymptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Appendix C Updating the Firmware Obtaining Updated firmware Updating the firmwareConfiguration via FTP Appendix D Customizing The Axis 250SModifying the File System Customizing Procedures Custom Web PagesEditing and Storing Your Web pages Http//server ip address/local/filename.html Creating a New Home Connector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B D-Sub ConnectorAppendix E Unit Connections I/O Terminal BlocksAxis 250S Schematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & BConnecting Pan/Tilt Devices Browser Administration ToolsPan Tilt Device Driver Controlling and Monitoring Transistor OutputDigital Inputs Axis 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows Appendix F Technical Specifications Approvals EMC Appendix G Bandwidth Video Bit RateImage Quality vs Bit Rate Other Considerations Index BootpPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index