Axis Communications 250S user manual Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices, Browser Administration Tools

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AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

The AXIS 250S supports a range of Pan Tilt device drivers. The driver is selected from the COM Port settings, which are found under System options - Ports & Devices. Please see the online help or www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices.

The diagram below illustrates how the AXIS 250S connects to your workstation, video cameras and/or Pan Tilt device.

Computer

Browser

Administration Tools

Network

RS-232

Pan Tilt

Device Driver

RS-485

AXIS 250S

Camera 1

External

Pan Tilt

Device

Camera

Pan Tilt 2 Device

1Example of a camera positioned remotely using an External Pan Tilt device.

2Example of a PTZ-supported camera connected directly to the COM port.

Installation Procedure

1.Attach the Pan/Tilt device to the RS-232 port (serial connector) or the RS-485 port on Terminal Block B of the AXIS 250S, using the appropriate cable.

2.On the AXIS 250S Home Page, click Setup and provide your Admin password.

3.Under Ports & Devices - COM Port, select the physical port the device is connected to. Then select Pan/Tilt/Zoom as the Usage for that port.

4.Now select the driver for your Pan/Tilt/Zoom device from the drop-down list. Click Save. To make device-specific settings, click the button provided.

5.You can now configure preset positions for your device from the Devices page, under Port Status & Devices.

Note: •Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and HTTP specification for generic control of pan tilt devices using CGI parameters or a TCP/IP client. Please refer to the Axis Web site for further information.

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Features and Benefits IntroductionAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Product Description Axis 250S Front PanelAxis 250S Rear Panel Hardware Inventory Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part NumbersInstalling the Axis 250S Unix only Type this in your command lineAxis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250S Client System RequirementsInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet Explorer Configuring the video source and audio equipmentAccessing and logging on to the Axis 250S Operating the Axis 250SAccess from a browser Live ViewDisconnected Video Source Positional Control of the Video SourceConfiguring Event Types Setting up a new event typeEvents and Event Types General When Triggered Upload Servers Adding an Upload ServerNotification Servers Http NotificationAudio & Video Settings VideoPort Status & Devices AudioPort Status Preset position setup DevicesLive View Layout Administration & System Options Accessing The System OptionsAdministration Description System Options OverviewUsers Firewall Settings Adding UsersEditing and Deleting Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesDate & Time Current Server TimeNew Server Time TCP/IP Network Settings Automatic IP ConfigurationDynamic IP Address Notification Settings Parameter DescriptionManual IP Configuration DNSSmtp email Network Settings Ports & DevicesNetwork 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 Appendix B Troubleshooting Checking the FirmwareSupport Server ReportPINGing Your IP Address Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendationSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Obtaining Updated firmware Updating the firmware Appendix C 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 D-Sub Connector Connector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & BAppendix E Unit Connections I/O Terminal BlocksSchematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & B Axis 250SConnecting 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 Bootp IndexPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index