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The System Options

AXIS 230

Ports & Devices

IO Ports

This page allows configuration of the two inputs and one output supported by the AXIS 230. Ports can be given descriptive names, and their Normal state can be configured.

The normal state describes the inactive state for the port. It is also an indication of the function of the connected equipment and how it is activated. For example, if the activation circuit in a door switch connected to an input is normally closed, this means that as long as the door is closed then the state is also closed (inactive). When the door is opened the door sensor will be active and the input will no longer be in its normal state. This is how events based on external equipment are triggered.

Thus, in the I/O port list, if the Normal state for an input is set as Open, but the Current state is shown as Closed, then the port has been activated, and vice versa.

Important!

Please note that some external devices may behave incorrectly in the event of an error condition, e.g. a power cut.

COM Ports RS-232/RS-485

The COM1 port on the AXIS 230 is accessed via the terminal block (RS-485), and COM2 is via the 9-pin D-SUB serial connector. Both are found on the rear of the unit. Select the port from the links in the main menu.

Devices (Pan/Tilt devices, etc.) connected to the COM-ports on the AXIS 230 can be controlled via Generic TCP/IP or Generic HTTP, or in the case of Pan/Tilt devices, by a specific driver for the unit being used. Settings are managed and configured directly from the user interface.

Select the port to configure and then choose the Usage for the port, whereupon the relevant settings will be displayed. To make device-specific settings for a Pan/Tilt device, click the Modify button.

For detailed listings of all of the available settings for each mode, the supported Pan/Tilt devices, as well as more information about the different interface modes and pinout info, please the online help, available from the setup pages. See also Unit Connections, on page 49.

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Axis Communications 230 MPEG-2 user manual Ports & Devices, IO Ports, COM Ports RS-232/RS-485

Contents

Axis 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera User’s Manual Axis 230 User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Glossary of Terms Safety Notice Battery Replacement Battery should not be replaced unless requiredAxis Safety Notice Battery Replacement Features and Benefits IntroductionIntroduction Axis Axis Introduction Applications Product Description Axis 230 FrontAxis 230 Rear Panel Axis Product Description Hardware Inventory Product Description AxisTitle/Variant Quantity Installing the Axis Installation using Axis IP UtilityManual Installation with ARP and Ping Axis Installing the Axis Client System Requirements Axis Media Control Viewing Client Accessing the Axis 230 from Internet Explorer Configuring audio equipment Accessing and logging on to the Axis Operating the AxisAxis Operating the Axis Access from a browser Setup toolsLive View Focus bar Autofocus button Setup Tools Positional Control of the Video SourceFocus bar Auto button Video Settings Resolution Advanced Settings Audio Settings Live View Layout Configuring Event Types Events and Event Types Setting up a new event type GeneralRespond to Trigger When Triggered Trigger Type Operating the Axis Upload Servers Adding an Upload Server Notification Servers Port Status & Devices Port StatusDevices Operating the Axis Preset position setup Zoom only Preset position setup Pan, Tilt & Zoom Accessing The System Options System OptionsAxis System Options Administration Description System Options OverviewUsers System Options Axis Firewall Settings Adding UsersEditing and Deleting Users Adding Allowed IP Addresses Date & Time Current Server TimeNew Server Time TCP/IP Network Settings Automatic IP ConfigurationDynamic IP Address Notification Settings Parameter Description Manual IP Configuration Network Traffic Smtp email Network Settings RTP Multicast Settings Ports & Devices IO PortsCOM Ports RS-232/RS-485 Maintenance Support Logs & Reports Factory Default Settings Appendix a Troubleshooting Checking the FirmwareSupport Server Report Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Troubleshooting AxisSymptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Mic or audio input device Pinging Your IP Address Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendation Update via FTP Emergency Recovery ProcedureAppendix B Updating the Firmware Axis Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Axis Configuration via FTP Appendix C Customizing The AxisModifying the File System Axis Customizing The Axis Customizing Procedures Custom Web PagesEditing and Storing Your Web Using your own file as a New Home These lines should be added to the file as shown below Or, if PTZ is enabled D-Sub Connector Appendix D Unit ConnectionsTerminal Block Terminal Block Pinout Schematic Diagram Terminal Connector Block Unit Connections Axis Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices Installation ProcedureBrowser Administration Tools Controlling and Monitoring Transistor OutputDigital Inputs Querying the Status of Digital Inputs Example Monitor data on inputs 1 Appendix E Audio Settings Audio Settings Axis Appendix F Technical Specifications Axis Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Axis Appendix G Bandwidth Video Quality LevelVideo Quality vs. Bit Rate Axis Bandwidth Other Considerations Bandwidth AxisUnicast Multicast Index Index Index Axis Http Smtp Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Axis