Axis Communications 2100 About This Document, Safety Notices, Legal Considerations, Liability

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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide

About This Document

This document is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2100 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 2.30. Although many of the operational aspects of the product are described in the on-line help, this guide does contain information for configuring, managing and using the unit in your networking environment, as well as a general overview of the product functionality.

Readers are recommended to use this document as a supplement to the Wizards and other online information available via the Web-based interface. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety markings when using this product. Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.

Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation.

Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.

Legal Considerations

Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 2100 for surveillance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and light industry.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc.

Support Services

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your local dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can obtain on-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application software and general corporate information from www.axis.com.

AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Revision 2.0

Dated: November 2001

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1996 - 2001

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Contents Axis Network Camera About This Document Safety NoticesSupport Services Legal ConsiderationsTable of Contents Index Glossary of Terms Overview Features and Benefits Complimentary Software Front Panel Status IndicatorPhysical Description ControlRS-232 Serial Connector Network IndicatorPower Supply Connector Rear PanelChecking the Hardware Inventory Connecting the Axis 2100 to a Mounting AssemblyAssembling Your Camera ❶ Note the Serial number Installing Your Camera on a NetworkQuick Installation Procedure ❷ Assign an IP AddressInstalling Your Camera on a Network Verifying the Installation From Your Browser ExampleUsing the Null Modem Cable Using Your Camera with a ModemUsing the Network Initial StepsUsing Your Camera with a Modem Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable ❺ Check the box Don’t detect myCreating a Dial-up Networking Connection ❶ Double-click My Computer and then double-clickRefining the Dial-up Networking Properties Initiating the Dial-up ConnectionVerifying the Modem Connection Configuring Your Camera Configuration Using the WizardsApplication Wizard Installation WizardStarting the Installation Wizard Starting the Application WizardAdministration Tools Accessing the ToolsTools Overview User Access Rights System SecurityReinstating the Factory Default Settings Choosing Your Application Networking ApplicationsLighting Conditions Picture frequency for Networking ApplicationsImage Compression Ratios 640 x 250 kb 20 kb 13 kb 320 x 70 kbInstallation and Configuration Overview Viewing Images in a Custom-designed WebSequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Choosing Your Application Configuration Modem ApplicationsPicture Frequency for Modem Applications Proprietary ISP Dial-up ProtocolsRemote Imaging in a Custom-designed Web Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider ISPAxis 2100 User’s Guide Focus Quality Adjusting the Camera FocusFocus Assistant Rotational Focus ControlFocusing the Camera Under Stable Conditions Adjusting the Camera Focus Replacing the Lens Legal Considerations Features and FunctionsAxis 2191 Audio Module Terminal Block Connector Power Connector Power Indicator Normally litVolume Level In/Level OutInstalling the Audio Module ❽ Using a screwdriverConfiguring the Audio Module Admin ToolsFull-Duplex Using the Audio Module with Your CameraUsing the Different Audio Modes Half-DuplexSimplex Talk Simplex ListenTroubleshooting the Audio Module Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsTechnical Specifications for the Axis Connection DiagramPin Camera Audio Module to Camera Serial CablePinouts for the RS-232 Port Appendix a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsAxis PINGing Your IP AddressPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation Problems, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Faulty cabling No access via the Null Incorrect modem/dial-upModem Cable Settings Speed Heavily loaded Server or an ISP No image using RefreshPossible causes Remedial actions Appendix B Other IP Setup Methods Method Operating Systems Refer to Axis IP InstallerSetting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Using the Axis IP InstallerInstalling the Axis IP Installer Other IP Setup Methods Axis 2100 User’s Manual Obtaining Updated Firmware Upgrading the Firmware Appendix C Updating the FirmwarePhysical Connector Appendix D The Unit ConnectorsSerial Connector PinDigital Output IO ConnectorDigital Input Digital Transistor OutputConnection Diagram for a Simple Door Switch Connection Diagram for an LED indicator Output Schematic Connection Diagram of the I/O and RS232 Connector OooAvailable IP Addresses Appendix E High-Speed ServicesNAT Feature in Windows NAT BoxRouters and Firewalls WinGate Server SoftwareAppendix F Technical Specifications Bootp IndexAxis 2100 User’s Guide Index Glossary of Terms
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