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

48 Unit Connections 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.