Axis Communications user manual Axis 250S User’s Manual

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Introduction

AXIS 250S User’s Manual

The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100-LX processor provides up to 25/30 frames/second over 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.

Configurable event types - Remote storage of MPEG-2 video recordings to FTP-servers, and/or activation of external devices. Possible to enable a pre-alarm video buffer, allowing up to 1 minute of video to be buffered in the server and transmitted when the event occurs. Users can also be notified of events by email.

External Device Connection - Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, the AXIS 250S includes the physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices; such as, Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, doorbells, switches and alarm relays. Develop your own programing scripts for creating a variety of security applications triggered on time or alarm-based events. You can even drive annunciators and other audible alarm devices using the relay output. Fully utilizes high quality audio equipment for surveillance. 4 alarm inputs allow connection of e.g. sensors for triggering events and recordings. 1 digital output allows the server to trigger external devices.

Audio and Video inputs - 1 BNC composite video input for connecting a CCTV camera. 1 S-Video input for connecting S-Video cameras or other video equipment. 1 stereo microphone input for connection of high quality microphones. 2 discrete amplification steps available. 1 stereo line input for connecting audio sources providing amplified audio signals.

Security - Multi-user and multi-level password protection. Administrators can create and modify accounts for authorized users, as well as allow anonymous viewing. The built-in firewall provides IP-filtering, thus preventing unauthorized access.

Linux Operating System - The AXIS 250S includes modified versions of the Boa Web server, and Linux operating system - both of which are freely distributed under the GNU General Public License, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This software provides a stable and reliable platform for open-source development of the product. In accordance with the GNU General Public License, Axis has published the kernel for this product at http://developer.axis.com/.

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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 Editing and Deleting Users Firewall SettingsAdding Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesDate & Time Current Server TimeNew Server Time Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings TCP/IP Network SettingsAutomatic IP Configuration Parameter DescriptionManual IP Configuration DNSNetwork Traffic Smtp email Network SettingsPorts & Devices 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 Support Appendix B TroubleshootingChecking the Firmware 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 Appendix E Unit Connections D-Sub ConnectorConnector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B 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