Axis Communications 2100 manual Physical Description, Front Panel, Status Indicator, Control

8 Physical Description AXIS 2100 User’s Guide

Physical Description

Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2100, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This information provides a useful reference during the installation of the product.

Front Panel

Status Indicator

Used in conjunction with the Focus Assistant, this multi-colored indicator can be config- ured for use as a local focusing aid (for further details please refer to Adjusting the Camera Focus, on page 36). Under normal conditions however, this indicator shows the operational status of the camera, as described below:

•green - the indicator flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start-up and self-test routines. The indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status.

•red - the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2100 has occurred. Refer to Appendix A - Troubleshooting.

Note: The Status indicator also displays orange when re-setting to the factory default set- tings, as described in page 24. The Status Indicator can also be made to flash whenever images are displayed in a browser. See the on-line help for more information.

Control Button Located to the left of the lens assembly; this button is recessed within the product cas- ing. Using a suitably pointed object, press this button to restore the factory default set- tings as described in , on page 24; or enable the Focus Assistant, as described in Adjusting the Camera Focus, on page 36.

Lens Assembly Includes a wide angle lens with rotational focus

control.

The supplied lens is removable and can be replaced with any standard C/CS lens.

Serial Number

Located on the underside label of the AXIS 2100, the serial number is identical to the Ethernet address of the unit.

Caution!

The AXIS 2100 Network Camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the CCD. The Axis warranty does not cover CCD damage caused by prolonged exposure to strong light.