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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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Axis Communications user manual AXIS 250S User’s Manual, Introduction

Contents

User’s Manual AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video ServerDVD-quality video over networks 2 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Safety NoticesAxis Support Services About This DocumentAppendix B - Troubleshooting Administration & System OptionsAppendix A - Other IP Setup Methods AXIS 250S User’s Manual4AXIS 250S User’s Manual IndexIntroduction Features and BenefitsIntroduction AXIS 250S User’s ManualAXIS 250S User’s Manual IntroductionApplications AXIS 250S User’s ManualIntroduction AXIS 250S Rear Panel Product DescriptionAXIS 250S Front Panel Product DescriptionHardware Inventory AXIS 250S User’s ManualProduct Description Installing the AXIS 250S Installing the AXIS 250SAXIS 250S User’s Manual Client System Requirements Installing the AXIS 250SAXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer Client Installing the AXIS 250SAXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 250S Accessing the AXIS 250S from Internet ExplorerConfiguring the video source and audio equipment AXIS 250S User’s ManualOperating the AXIS 250S Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250SOperating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s ManualExample Access from a browserThe Live View Page AXIS 250S User’s ManualSelect Preset Position Disconnected Video SourcePositional Control of the Video Source Operating the AXIS 250SEvents and Event Types Configuring Event TypesSetting up a new event type AXIS 250S User’s ManualTrigger Type GeneralRespond to Trigger Operating the AXIS 250SWhen Triggered AXIS 250S User’s ManualOperating the AXIS 250S Operating the AXIS 250S Upload ServersAdding an Upload Server AXIS 250S User’s ManualAXIS 250S User’s Manual Notification ServersHTTP Notification Operating the AXIS 250SOperating the AXIS 250S Audio & Video SettingsVideo AXIS 250S User’s ManualPort Status Port Status & DevicesAudio AXIS 250S User’s ManualOperating the AXIS 250S Preset position setupDevices AXIS 250S User’s ManualLive View Layout AXIS 250S User’s ManualOperating the AXIS 250S Administration & System Options Administration & System OptionsAccessing The System Options Important NotesAdministration & System Options System Options OverviewUsers AdministrationEditing and Deleting Users Firewall SettingsAdding Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesNew Server Time Date & TimeCurrent Server Time Deleting and Modifying the Properties for Allowed IP AddressesDynamic IP Address Notification Settings TCP/IP Network SettingsAutomatic IP Configuration Administration & System OptionsAdministration & System Options Manual IP ConfigurationHTTP AXIS 250S User’s ManualNetwork Traffic SMTP email Network SettingsPorts & Devices IO PortsCOM-Port MaintenanceSupport - Logs & Reports Administration & System OptionsThe Factory Default Settings Administration & System OptionsAXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS IP Installer Appendix A - Other IP Setup MethodsUsing the AXIS IP Installer Other IP Setup MethodsSetting the IP Address with the AXIS IP Installer Other IP Setup MethodsAXIS 250S User’s Manual Checking the Firmware Appendix B - TroubleshootingTroubleshooting SupportAXIS 250S User’s Manual PINGing Your IP AddressTroubleshooting PING ReplySymptoms Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsAXIS 250S User’s ManualTroubleshooting See Other networking problems , aboveAXIS 250S User’s Manual TroubleshootingSymptoms Possible causesUpdating the firmware Obtaining Updated firmwareAppendix C - Updating the Firmware Updating the FirmwareModifying the File System Configuration via FTPAppendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S Customizing The AXIS 250SEditing and Storing Your Web pages Customizing ProceduresCustom Web Pages AXIS 250S User’s ManualAXIS 250S User’s Manual The images are now updated in your browserCustomizing The AXIS 250S ExampleCreating a New Home Page AXIS 250S User’s ManualCustomizing The AXIS 250S Appendix E - Unit Connections The D-Sub ConnectorConnector Pinout - Terminal Blocks A & B The I/O Terminal BlocksPower Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors A & BSwitch AXIS 250SUnit Connections Connecting Pan/Tilt DevicesInstallation Procedure AXIS 250S User’s ManualDigital Inputs Controlling and MonitoringTransistor Output Querying the Status of Digital InputsThe AXIS 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows Unit ConnectionsAXIS 250S User’s Manual Input 1 = Input 2 = Input 3 = Input 4 =Appendix F - Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsAXIS 250S User’s Manual All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Technical SpecificationsAXIS 250S User’s Manual Image Quality vs Bit Rate Appendix G - BandwidthThe Video Bit Rate BandwidthOther Considerations BandwidthAXIS 250S User’s Manual Index IndexAXIS 250S User’s Manual 56Index AXIS 250S User’s ManualAXIS 250S User’s Manual Uploading to FTP servers User groups Users Using the Video ServerWarning Log When triggered Windows Index