Axis Communications 2 Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices, Installation Procedure, Axis, Unit Connections

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Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

The AXIS 230 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 230 connects to your workstation and a Pan Tilt device.

Network

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Administration Tools

Computer

Video

Pan Tilt

Device Driver

COM port

(RS-485/RS-232)

AXIS 230

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Pan Tilt

Device

Installation Procedure

1.Attach the Pan/Tilt device to the RS-232 port (serial connector) or the RS-485 port on the Terminal Block, using the appropriate cable.

2.From the AXIS 230 Home Page, click Setup.

3.Under System Options - Ports & Devices - select the port the device is connected to. Then select Pan/Tilt 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 Inter- face 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.