Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices | Axis Communications 2 instruction

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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

Browser

Administration Tools

Computer

Video

Pan Tilt

Device Driver

COM port

(RS-485/RS-232)

AXIS 230

External

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.

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Axis Communications 2 user manual Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices, Installation Procedure, Browser Administration Tools

Contents

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