AXIS
System Options
Ports & Devices
I/O Ports
The Axis product provides two configurable input and output ports for connection of external devices. For information about how to connect external devices, see Connectors on page 68.
The I/O ports are configured under System Options > Ports & Devices > I/O Ports. Select the port direction (Input or Output). The ports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit.
COM Port
The Axis product has one
•Generic HTTP allows the Axis product to receive data and send commands via HTTP.
•Pan Tilt Zoom is used to control a PTZ device. The PTZ device requires a driver. See Install PTZ Driver for more information. Drivers can be downloaded from www.axis.com
•Generic TCP/IPallows the Axis product to receive data and send commands via TCP/IP. Daisy chain server - Allows Daisy chain clients to communicate with the Axis product.
Select the desired Port Type from the
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Port Status
The list on the System Options > Ports & Devices > Port Status page shows the status of the product’s input and output ports.
Accelerometer
The leveling assistant that helps to level the camera is enabled by default. To disable it,
Maintenance
The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance.
Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the current settings.
Note
A restart clears all entries in the Server Report.
Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected:
•the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
•the static IP address
•the default router
•the subnet mask
•the system time
•the IEEE 802.1X settings
•the focus position
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