Axis Communications AXIS 2420 DC-Iris Connector, BNC Video Output, Ethernet Network Connector

AXIS 2420 User’s Manual The Unit Connectors 67

The DC-Iris Connector

The AXIS 2420 can be used with any standard C/CS lens. With full support for standard DC-Iris lenses, the camera will automatically regulate the amount of light entering the camera.

The DC-Iris Connector provides the power and control signalling required for a DC-Iris lens. The connector is located on the rear panel and the pinout for the connector is shown below.

Pin Function

1Control and detection (-)

2Control and detection (+)

3Motor (+)

4Motor (-)

Socket on rear of camera

Soldering side of connector

The BNC Video Output

The BNC Video Output can be used for connecting the AXIS 2420 to a traditional analog CCTV system or to a VCR. This output can be used independently of the Ethernet network connector and both can be used at the same time. The output conforms to 1.0V (p-p) 75 Ohms, sync negative.

The Ethernet Network Connector

The RJ-45 network connector is used to connect the AXIS 2420 to a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network running TCP/IP.

Control and Monitoring

You can enable IO Status to display ON/OFF buttons for driving the Digital Output from the Layout section of the Administration Tools on the Home Page of the AXIS 2420.

By entering http requests in your browser’s URL field, you can:

•drive the relay output high or low

•monitor the status of the digital input