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AXIS 2120 User`s Manual

1. AXIS 2120 User s Manual Index 67 Index A Access rights 30 Admin 30 Dial in 30 View 30 Administration Tools 27 Anonymous user access 30 AppleTalk 18 ARP 52 ARTPEC 1 6 65 AXIS IP Installer 15 B Boa Web server 7 BOOTP 15 17 Cc CGI scripts 6 Compression 6 35 Configuring 25 Connectors 56 D Dial up Networking 22 Digital input 58 Digital output 58 E E mail 6 Ethernet 5 Ethernet address 15 ETRAX 100 6 65 F Factory Default Settings 33 Fast Ethernet 5 Firewalls 60 Focus Assistant 45 Focus Quality 45 Focus Ring 44 H Home page 14 HTTP 6 I I O Connector 9 Installation 12 Internet address 52 L Linux 7 65 Lock Ring 44 M Macintosh users 18 Motion Detection 31 Motion Indicator 32 Motion Window Profile sliders 32 Motion window 32 Mounting assembly 11 N Network Address Translation 60 Network Connector 9 Network Indicator 9 Network indicator 53 Network installation 12 Null Modem Cable 21 Oo Obtaining updated software 55 P performance 66 Power indicator 53 Power supply connector 9 PPP 7 problems 50 56 R Routers 60 RS232 connector 9 diagram 57 S Serial number 8 SMTP 6 Status Indicator 45 System Requirements 65 technical specifications 65 triggering images 58 troubleshooting 50 56 Ww Wide Tele Zoom 44 WinGate 61 x xDSL 60 68 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Glossary of Terms ActiveX A control or set of rules used by a browser A
2. http IP view index shtml AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix F Technical Specifications 65 Appendix F Technical Specifications System Requirements The AXIS 2120 uses the standard Internet TCP IP suite of protocols and can be used with most operating systems Windows 95 98 NT and 2000 Linux UNIX Mac and others The only software required is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 x or higher used with Axis ActiveX component AXIS Camera Control or Netscape 4 x Installation Physical network connection using RJ 45 twisted pair cable Remote connection using any standard serial modem or local computer connected using the a Null Modem cable Management Remote configuration and status using Web based Administration Tools Image Features Time date stamp text overlay variable size rotation color CGI control and in picture motion detection Image Resolution CIF 352 x 288 QCIF 176 x144 4CIF 704 x 576 Networking lObaseT Ethernet or OObaseTX Fast Ethernet TCP IP HTTP FTP SMTP NTP ARP and BOOTP I O Connector Providing a single optical isolated alarm input and a single digital output max 24V O 1A that features a programmable digital input output for remote image storage via File Transfer Protocol FTP or E mail SMTP pre post alarm image storage Pre Post Alarm Buffer Up to 8 MByte memory available for pre post alarm image storage Modem Connector Single 9 pin D SUB RS232 connec
3. OZIZ SIXV User s Manual v1 2 Document Version Control Notice This is the latest published version of the AXIS 2120 User s Manual Superseding versions of this document are regularly published in PDF format on the Axis Website at www axis com All modifications to this document are controlled through generally implemented to strict version control and are i reflect improvements in the product functionality th new firmware releases at are introduced through ii amend any anomalies that become apparent and or iil to improve general readability of the document We would therefore urge you to check this document version against the latest version published on our Website Thank you AXIS 2120 User s Manual About This Document This document is intended for both administrators and users of the AXIS 2120 Network Camera and is applicable for software release 2 12 As a complement to the Installation Guide supplied with your product this document contains information for configuring managing and using the unit as well as a general overview of the product functionality Detailed instructions for using the product are also available in the on line Help Readers are recommended to use this document as a supplement to the Wizards and other on line information available via the Web based interface Superseding versions for this document will be posted to the Axis Website as and when requi
4. ory is limited 8 Enter bye in the command window to exit the ftp program Creating a New Home Page Having created and stored your new custom Web pages in product memory you then proceed to assign one of these pages as your default Home page in the AXIS 2120 as described below Caution Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 2120 is not something that should be undertaken lightly Remember Axis does not support the personalization of product Web pages and strongly recom mendis that inexperienced users DO NOT perform such modifications 1 Start a new ftp session to the AXIS 2120 by entering ftp camera ip address 7 2 typebin 3 Navigate your way to the appropriate directory entering cd etc httpd conf 64 Appendix E Custom Web Pages AXIS 2120 User s Manual 4 Fetch the boa conf file by typing get boa conf 5 Add an alias to your own homemade index html file stored in the etc httpd html directory This redirects access to your personalized Home page For example Alias usr html index html etc httpd html index html Note Asan alternative to the above you might like to edit the aa DocumentRoot so that it points directly to the local directory However after doing this you will then be unable to access the original Home pages so be warned 6 After making these changes you must now type in the complete URL to access the normal index page
5. Installation Wizard gt Administration Tools Note When entering these pages for the first time from a browser you will not be prompted for a username or password However to enable the security function you must change the default password pass as soon as possible Log on as root with the default password and then change the password To complete the operation close your browser and then reopen it 28 Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual 3 The Administration Tools are now presented as links in the margin of the Administration Page Simply click the relevant link for the parameters you want to configure As an Administrator you configure and modify the system directly from this page Administration Tools NETWORK CAMERA After initially setting up the AXIS 2120 with the available Wizards you use these Settings Web based Administration Tools for configuring and managing your AXIS 2120 gt Image Network Click the links in the left hand margin to navigate your way around the Modem Administration Tools and conveniently configure and manage the product in your gt System Web browser Applications Note Operational information for each supported tool is available from the on gt Operation line help Motion detection gt Layout Wizards gt Installation gt Application gt Support gt Help Home AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 29 Tools Overview The table bel
6. lt Camera IP address gt lt Ethernet address gt lt my PC IP address gt arp s lt IP address gt lt Ethernet address gt temp ping t lt Camera IP address gt t ping lt IP address gt Example Example arp s 172 2 1 1 200 00 40 8c 10 00 86 172 21 1 193 arp s 172 21 1 200 00 40 8c 10 00 86 temp ping t 172 21 1 200 t ping 172 21 1 200 You will now see Request timed out messages repeatedly returned in the window AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network 13 Notes In Windows you can find out the IP address of your workstation by running winipefg Win 95 98 or ipconfig Win NT 2000 from the command line See also Alternative Methods of Assigning the IP Address on page 15 Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS 2120 and attach it to the network Attach the external Power Supply Attach the external Power Supply to the unit and connect it to your local power supply Wait for ARP reply and check Network indicator Approximately 10 15 seconds after connecting the power supply the message Reply from 172 21 1 200 or similar is returned in the window Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently Exit ping and check the installation The installation is now complete and you are now ready to access the AXIS 2120 from your Web browser as descr
7. For further details on Network Address Translation see also RFC 1631 Routers and Firewalls Another ideal solution is to use one of several small routers firewalls currently available on the market These provide the necessary NAT functionality and allow complete independence for your PC which can be switched off or rebooted without effecting the image transmission from your AXIS 2120 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix D High Speed Services WinGate Server Software Running on a single Windows 95 98 2000 or NT computer this software allows multiple users simultaneous access to the Internet through a single modem ISDN or high speed line such as xDSL or cable modem connection and effectively shares a single Internet connection with almost any type of client computer running TCP IP For more advanced users the WinGate 3 0 Standard and Pro versions also allow the administrator to change the IP bindings so that external requests may be routed specifically to your AXIS 2120 running behind the WinGate software 6l 62 Appendix E Custom Web Pages AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix E Custom Web Pages The AXIS 2120 contains a re writeable flash memory file system that allows some directories and files to be changed by the roor user using FTP File Transfer Protocol This strictly non supported product functionality makes it possible for advanced users and application developers to add their own Web pages scripts and other
8. IO Connector It also includes a schematic diagram describing how the AXIS 2120 is connected for a typical application The Auto Iris Connector The AXIS 2120 is supplied with a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera and provides a distortion free wide angle zoom The power and control signalling required for automatically adjusting the lens is supplied by the Auto Iris Connector that attaches to the lens via a connecting cable The connector is located at the base of the camera as illustrated below DC Iris cable Connected to the lens upon delivery this cable supplies the power and electronic signalling to the lens from DC lris connector Below DC lris connector with cable removed DC IRIS The AXIS 2120 is delivered with the Auto Iris cable already attached to the connector and with the Auto Iris functionality enabled by default Should you experience any problem with overexposure or white balance adjustment in your camera check that the cable is firmly attached to the Auto Iris connector Otherwise the Auto Iris function requires no further intervention from the user If you are unable to immediately resolve any apparent fault refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting The Serial Connector In the absence of a local network connection the RS 232 serial connector provides a physical interface for connecting a modem or computer to the AXIS 2120 When a local net
9. Properties to modify how your calls are dialed Install New Modem Dialing Properties Windows will now try to detect your modem Before you should continuing G Check the checkbox Cancel Don t detect my modem I will select it from a list Click Next 1 If the modem is attached to your computer make sure it is turned on 2 Quit any programs that may be using modem Click Next when you are ready to continue is i Fi cce Install Now Modem 9 Select the Standard 28800 Yesheve selected the folowing modem Standard 28600 bps Modem modem from the displayed list of modems Click Next gt Select the serial port to which your AXIS 2120 is Install New Modem Your modem has been set up successfully theModensisonintertalperd A Standard 28800 now connected via the modem and click Properties modem connection is now Null Modem cable i Click Next gt available for the AXIS 2 120 Ick Ne E Click Finish to close the Install New Modem Wizard Q Click the Properties button to finally check that the displayed Communications Port is set correctly that is set to the same port as you have connected e the AXIS 2120 Click OK Click Close 22 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual Creating a Dial up Networking Connection Follow the steps below to create a dedicated dial up networking co
10. and or post alarm images to a target FTP server when in image motion external alarms or time based events occur You can also optionally send e mail alerts containing a single image or a Web link to a pre post alarm image sequence stream saved to the target FTP server Note You can access live images from any desktop browser on your network as soon as the AXIS 2120 is physically installed on your network The installer of the camera uses the available Wiz ards to configure the chosen application Advanced users can then use the Web based Adminis tration Tools for refining the application once the basic configuration has been established with the Wizards AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 35 Picture frequency for Networking Applications When used in a TCP IP networking environment the AXIS 2120 delivers up to 25 30 PAL NTSC images second where the actual image frequency is typically limited by your computer and browser the chosen image resolution and compression the lighting conditions at the point of installation available network bandwidth the complexity of detail and color variation within the image Important 60Hz and 50Hz variants of the AXIS 2120 are available to accommodate the different power supply fre quencies found in the USA and Europe The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines at 60 half frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States whereas the 50
11. appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response If you are connected to the Internet you can obtain on line manuals technical support software updates application software and general corporate information from www axis com AXIS 2120 Users Manual Revision 1 2 Part No 18647 Dated May 2001 Copyright Axis Communications AB 1996 2001 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Product OVSFVIBW sev spa oe oe pe hos RO T Hoe ean ot Rp RR DOR ae Rs 5 Feat res nd BEHEII sc pina dde do gasi eoni en a E d aicq a bts patur Bade E 6 Physical Description uo p RES cane n mee eo eet SE EP uL ERE EE 8 FOIA eel li coat eh aen cd aeta SES EE E Bosch d botas edd duct ie LR 8 Hear Panel sisii gres addo eite deiode da tela need ARA FACT RUP inet nha dede E 9 Assembling Your CAEN ses accettare PER och ER OE dep e e CREAR oeeereeedokees 10 Checking the Hardware Inventory etic act ee Ra Dub RAO 9 eeene edie DESCR RAO 10 Connecting the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly is wesswwdesnwssrawsstendes E Installing Your Camera ona Network 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee ee eens 12 Quick Installation Procedure ia eibi rk ake Le saw 4 oa SINGS ee Rd BA 12 Verifying the Installation From Your Browser ee 14 Alternative Methods of Assigning the IP Address n nu nunnurnar 5 Not s tor Macintosh Users sues ste ERE Y uo EY RE Qr br oes tek ER gd 18 Installing Your Camera to a Modem cece cece cece eee
12. combination with the configurable alarm facilities you can quickly develop a variety of security applications that are triggered on time or alarm based events The connector lt also be utilized as an alternative connection point for DC power to the unit For pinout information refer to Appendix C The Unit Connectors 7 p p EN Network Connector The AXIS 2120 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet net works and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable IObaseT and lO0baseTX terminated using a standard RJ 45 con nector Supporting NWAY the AXIS 2120 detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed of data communication accordingly between 10 NOS and 100 Mbps J b N ail DC Iris Connector With the DC lris cable lt A connected to the lens upon delivery this socket i i Em provides the power and Network Indicator b electronic signalling to the lens of the AXIS 2120 For instructions on how to change the DC Iris set tings refer to Adjusting the DC Iris Settings on page 47 J After completion of the startup and self test routines this multi colored indicator flashes independently as follows yellow activity on a OMbps network green activity on a I00Mbps network e red no physical connection to the network ae y supplied with your AXIS 2120 is c
13. ip The IP address of the AXIS 2120 sm The subnet mask gw The default router address Example mycam ht ether vm rfc 048A tha 00408c OO086 ip 172 21 1 200 sm 255 255 255 0 gw 172 21 1 1 2 If necessary update the host table and alias name databases for your system 3 Ifitis not already running start the BOOTP daemon This is typically done using the command bootpd 4 Restart the AXIS 2120 to download the IP address default router address and subnet mask Mapping a Host Name to the IP Address If you are using host names you can also map a unique host name to the IP address Refer to your system manuals or Network Administrator for instructions on how to perform the name mapping on your particular system 18 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Notes for Macintosh Users The AXIS 2120 supports TCP IP over Ethernet or PPP Modem dial up You must use TCP IP on your Macintosh network as there is no support for AppleTalk When using the AXIS 2120 on a Macintosh please observe the following points e The camera has a default IP address of 192 36 253 80 Assign a temporary IP address in the same subnet e g 192 36 253 81 to a Mac workstation and then connect to the camera Run the Installation wizard and set the desired IP address for the camera Also reset the correct IP address for the Macintosh workstation Changing the IP address for a Macintosh is simple and there is
14. nn 19 Before You Begi cin wade iate watcha edd a wacky adda Ero aded c iei paio maces 19 Contis ring Tour Camera eicevcee vr debe eX C i e oe ROUEN PCR ao Re e etd 25 Configuration Using the Wizards s cutis eadcaa edicti eodhd poked oen Ege d Pei a de ooa 25 The Administration Tools 12 neis ith teri edt trit dci dote plc na d ids 26 Sy eM eI NEN MP yn rrr TETTE 30 Motion Detectlon iacta ciere ce 1H TRA s ri brune Han MAC Hac aierr Ma ih AC a iode ers 3l Reinstating the Factory Default Settings V 2a L3 1a eek reu oy ep E eR LE XE 33 Choosing Your Application 25e ipseyieom hog RR RR ORC RR d es RI RUE Ree rer 34 Networking ApplICatlOris ia ttti ette dob Presta dac Pase dani debt 34 Modem vAppIIEatlOris x aca dca dcin nats de Dicis Red sca tu Rud ecu rdi Rc ud 39 Adjusting the Camera Focus 215 ues sere aces ex Sh eh RE RR RACE S CR OR 44 Direct Focusing in Your BFOWSEP iseses k rco EE ER ER E rae Re ERR nie a head 44 Usne the The FOCUS ASSISTANT usine Segeres ero pres cadet eser RR RU d 45 Replacing the LENS usitas eset e te t ed be tiene ines e OA ADR RR AC tain wen 47 Adj sting the EXC PIE Settings isa seraa nenna negri ista dd atm arit d ah duda a amt 47 Adjustme THE Back POCUS uec reete et eges ose b dioii RR edhe S UTR Rea dA 49 Appendix A Troubleshooting 0 cece cece n 50 Freguentl y Asked SQUSSIONS dsg aiaiga isa JB eek d Mews d Da ataa x aptari 50 PINGINg Your IP Addr SS aa iaiia i adir eek e a aaa 5 symp
15. of focus is achieved Notes A Good level of focus is normally achievable throughout several planes within the focusing range of the camera e The Status Indicator displays Green to indicate a Good level of focus at 80 of optimum focus Since optimum focusing is dependent upon the camera s field of view it is important to scan the focusing plane from the closest to the furthest perspectives before attempting any fine tuning AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 47 6 Return to your browser and review the picture quality Repeat steps 4 amp 5 only if you consider the focal distance too distant until you are satisfied with both the focal distance and focus quality 7 To exit the Focus Assistant press and hold the Control button until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow The Status Indicator displays Green when the Focus Assistant is closed Replacing the Lens Since the AXIS 2120 is designed with a CS mount the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens typically used within the surveillance industry Note Although the lens supplied with your product can be directly replaced with any CS type lens a Cctype lens must be installed with an adaptor for it to work with your AXIS 2120 An adaptor effectively moves the lens 5mm farther from the camera Follow the instructions below to replace the supplied DC Iris lens with any C or CS type lens 1 Unscrew the AXIS 212
16. on a different subnet than your workstation you will not be able to set the IP address from this workstation Please contact your network administrator In Windows 95 the ARP In Windows 95 the ARP command cannot be used if you table was empty when have an empty ARP table you tried to set the IP Address If the table is empty re install the product ensuring that the IP address for your own PC is also used Type arp a to view the ARP table Note The AXIS IP Installer provides a good alternative to ARP Possible problem with Try disabling the proxy default in your browser your proxy server Other networking prob Try replacing your network cable lems Test the network interface of the product by connecting a local computer to the unit using a standard Crossover hub to hub Cable If the above actions do not resolve the problem the AXIS 2120 may be faulty In this case try to localize the problem by connecting the AXIS 2120 to the serial port of a local computer using the supplied Null Modem Cable and report your findings to your local distributor AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting 53 Symptoms The Power indicator is not constantly lit The Network indicator displays red The Active and Network indicators are flashing every 0 5 seconds Your AXIS 2120 works locally but not externally Slow image updating No image using Refresh and or slow updating of images Cannot ac
17. product as described in Configuring Your Camera on page 25 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 21 Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable Important The information and screen examples featured within this section are specific to Windows NT Although similar to the dial up procedures in Windows 95 98 and 2000 small deviations in the dialog instructions for other operating systems should be expected Refer to your system information for further information on creating a dial up modem connection if you are using any other operating system Windows dial up Networking and TCP IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the modem cable connection Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2120 Connect the supplied Null Hoien E modem cable between the Serial From the Start menu open the Genera Diagnosis Connector on the AXIS 2120 and Control Panel and double click B The following modems are set up on this computer the serial port on your computer the Modems icon Connect the power supply to ifa Standard Modem is already set up the camera server and check that and displayed in the Modem Properties the Power Indicator is lit dialog see right proceed directly to step _papietetences 8 19 from New Location Click Dialing
18. re written This means that you can install software updates for your AXIS 2120 as soon as they become available without having to replace any parts New software can be simply loaded into the AXIS 2120 over the network Obtaining Updated Software The latest version of the AXIS 2120 camera software is available free of charge from the Axis website at www axis com or from your local distributor Upgrading the Software The AXIS 2120 Flash memory is upgraded over the network using FTP See the detailed instructions supplied with each new software release Important Always read the upgrade instructions available with each new release prior to upgrading your soft ware Downloading normally takes between 30 seconds and 10 minutes although it can take longer After starting the download you should always wait at least 20 minutes before power cycling the AXIS 2120 even if you suspect the download procedure has failed n controlled environments flash memory upgrades provide a very safe method for updating soft ware However flash products can become damaged if the upgrade operation is not performed cor rectly Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user 56 Appendix C The Unit Connectors AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix C The Unit Connectors This section provides a detailed overview of the two supported product connectors namely the Serial Connector and
19. server and then AXIS select it by clicking on its serial number poet WwWNWw axis com Serial Number Current IP Address 00 40 8C 3C 03 3C 172 21 2 131 Continuously listening for new servers Make sure Home page of selected AXIS server your server was restarted less than 20 minutes ago Na server selected above yet V Logfile Please enterthe desired IP address Version 1 00 and then click the button to set it Help Close 2 Restart your AXIS 2120 3 Select the serial number of your AXIS 2120 in the list The serial number is identical to the unit s Ethernet address Enter the IP address Click Set IP address The IP address will now be set To access the home page of the AXIS 2120 click Home page of selected Axis server You can now configure the AXIS 2120 according to your requirements 6 Click OK to exit the program For more help during the installation of the IP address click Help or F1 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network 17 Using BOOTP in UNIX Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method 1 Append the following entry to your boot table This is typically done using the file etc bootptab host name gt ht lt hardware type gt vm lt vendor magic gt ha lt hardware address gt ip lt IP address gt sm lt subnet mask gt gw lt gateway field where ht ether vm r cl048 ha The Ethernet address of the AXIS 2120
20. static IP addresses in which case you can assign any one of these to your AXIS 2120 to make it fully accessible over the internet However if your service provider supplies you with only one IP number which is often the case this IP number is normally assigned to your PC leaving no connection available for your AXIS 2120 If your ISP is unable to provide you with an additional IP number there are a number of other options that you may like to consider including NAT Box Short for Network Address Translation NAT is an Internet standard that allows a local area network LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic A NAT box located where your LAN meets the Internet will handle all of the necessary IP address translations and provides Internal IP addresses that are unique to your network with no possibility of conflict with IP addresses used by other companies and organizations The possibility of combining multiple ISDN connections into a single Internet connection An effective firewall for hiding internal IP addresses NAT Feature in Windows 2000 Utilize the NAT feature in Windows 2000 to allow multiple Ethernet cards in your PC and you can then use one port for the Internet and the other for your internal network With this solution you can let your AXIS 2120 upload image streams to an external Web server that is maintained and located with your ISP Note
21. the average level of light at your point of installation The AXIS 2120 should be set to a corresponding higher level of Gain if your camera is normally monitoring an area at night or is sited in a dark room or cupboard ALC Level This defines how acutely the lens reacts to a single light source within the image For example with the ALC level set a higher level the headlights from a car will generally cause the calculated average level of light to increase and subsequently result in a compensated image that is usually much darker Adjusting the ALC to a corresponding lower level reduces the sensitivity of the lens to single light sources within the image AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 49 Adjusting the Back Focus Your AXIS 2120 is supplied with the back focus roughly set to accommodate a reasonable level of focus throughout the complete focusing range However if you are using a lens other than that supplied with your product or you are dissatisfied with the quality of focusing at a specific plane or at several planes within the focusing range you may need to make some fine adjustments to the back focusing of the lens This is performed by adjusting the focus and zoom rings of the camera lens as described below Procedure 1 With the Focus Ring set to the Far focus F position aim the camera at a subject over 30 metres away 2 Set the lens assembly to wide angle and adjust the back focus by loose
22. tures in the product be will not be enabled Furthermore all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default For further information refer to System Security on page 30 Prior to accessing the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools over a network you must first set the Internet address as described in Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 26 Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installation Wizard Overview The Installation Wizard provides a quick and easy way to define the System Security Image and Layout settings for your application as described in the Tools Overview on page 29 Starting the Installation Wizard 1 With reference to the information provided in the On line Help j click the Installation Wizard from the AXIS 2120 Home Page and then follow the Wizard to complete the configuration 2 Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the product Application Wizard Overview The Application Wizard can be started from the final page of the Installation Wizard or started independently from the Administration Tools Wizards page It provides a quick and easy way to define the Operation and Layout settings for your application as described in Tools Overview on page 29 Starting the Application Wizard 1 With reference to the operation information provided in the On line Help l click Continue within the Application Wizard or click the link from
23. within the Administration Tools Wizards Page to start the Wizard 2 Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the camera The Administration Tools Whether you are viewing images directly over the network or transmitting images over a modem you can use the Web based Administration Tools for configuring and managing your AXIS 2120 at any time Used for reviewing and refining your configuration after initially setting up the AXIS 2120 with the Installation Wizard these tools are ideal for more advanced users Note On line help 2 is stored internally in the AXIS 2120 and is available from most pages within the AXIS 2120 Web interface Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters and Administration Tools the on line help is your first point of reference when configuring and man aging the unit and is particularly useful for resolving any administration queries AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 27 Accessing the Tools Follow the instructions below to access the Administration Tools using a standard browser 1 Start the browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2120 or any DNS name if you are accessing the unit via the Null Modem Cable in the location address field Example http 172 21 1 200 2 The AXIS 2120 Home page is now displayed Click Administration Tools AXIS 2120 NETWORK CAMERA Live web imaging unleashed gt
24. you can quickly develop a variety of security applications that are triggered on time or alarm based events AXIS 2120 User s Manual Product Overview 7 Wide Range of Applications The AXIS 2120 offers live video over internet networks and the Internet and is ideal for use with many of today s high speed internet services Allowing remote access directly from your browser you can view live images manage and control the AXIS 2120 at any time and anywhere Use it for intruder detection process control industrial and public monitoring image archiving or any other application Modem Support The Point to Point Protocol PPP support allows you to use your AXIS 2120 remotely over a serial link just as if it were located on your local network After initially setting up the unit using a local connection to a computer you can then configure the unit for remote use over an external modem ISP Support Arrange for the image files to be uploaded to an Internet Service Provider ISP and you can provide the global Internet community with browser access to your live images Select any supported ISP from the Web based Wizards or choose your own ISP as an imaging repository for your images Security The AXIS 2120 includes a self contained Web server which means that your digital images can be protected just like any other Internet host Data protection is normally implemented by your Network Administrator using the unit security settings in
25. your lens type and product application Lens Options Description DC Iris The AXIS 2120 is supplied with a DC Iris lens as standard consequently the DC Iris setting is the standard factory default setting within the Image Advanced page It allows the user to manually specify the exposure shutter speed gain and ALC levels Non DC Iris Manual Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC lris lens to your AXIS 2120 but wish to adjust the shutter speed and gain manually Non DC Iris Shutter Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC lris lens to your AXIS 2120 but wish to adjust the shutter speed manually Non DC Iris Auto Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC Iris lens to your AXIS 2120 and would like the shutter speed and gain to be adjusted automatically Other Advanced Parameters Lens Options Description Shutter Speed Derived from the shutter speed on a normal camera this parameter defines the exposure period for each image Use a high shutter speed only if your image subject is expected to be moving quickly otherwise a slower speed will normally suffice Sharpness Defines a level of differentiation between light and dark areas in the image Corresponding higher levels of sharpness provide for sharper images but also cause the image compression to be more complex Consequently the file size of a sharp image can be significantly greater than for an image that is less sharp Gain Adjust the gain to suit
26. 0 lens 2 C lens only Attach the new lens to a C CS Adapter 3 Screw the new lens onto the AXIS 2120 If applicable adjust the iris according to the prevailing light conditions 4 Referring to Focusing Procedure on page 46 adjust the camera focus 5 Hit Refresh in your browser and monitor the results from the product Home Page Adjusting the DC Iris Settings If you choose to replace the lens supplied with your AXIS 2120 with something more specific to your end user application the DC Iris settings must be adjusted from their standard factory default In this case you will need to modify the Exposure Control and other related settings for your camera from the Image Advanced page Use the information presented in the following tables to choose the appropriate settings for your lens type Caution Exposing your camera to bright sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CCD if you install and use a non DC Iris lens with the product or select anything other than DC Iris in the Exposure Control settings of the Image Advanced page Axis consequently advises extreme caution when changing the lens and or when using the Image Advanced settings as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty 48 Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User s Manual Exposure Control Overview The table below provides a summary of the Exposure Control settings in the Image Advanced page Select the parameters appropriate to
27. 120 via an external direct current source for example a 9 15V DC battery supply Used as a power output it can drive the photo coupled input or other equipment such as an infrared sensor The output voltage level is dependent upon the input voltage to the unit A maximum current of 50mA can be sourced from the DC output 3 Digital Input photo coupled anode Voltages 5 24V DC will activate the input It is possible to use pin 2 to source the input 4 Digital Transistor Output With a maximum load of 00mA and maximum voltage of 24V DC this output has an open collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to pin If it is to be used with an external relay a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against any voltage transients as detailed in the Schematic Diagram on page 59 Important Connecting AC to the transistor output will damage the unit 58 ENSIS al Ome Malm EEG TIT AXIS 2120 User s Manual Digital Input Used for connecting external alarm devices and triggering images for specific alarm based events the digital input is typically connected to a motion detector or any other external security device for taking images on each occasion that the detector is activated Digital Output The supported transistor output can drive a maximum load of 24V DC at 100mA directly and by connecting additional relay circuitry can drive even heavier loads From the Administration Tools you use ON OFF buttons in t
28. 55024 1998 residential commercial and light industry Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions please inform your local Axis office which can be found on the cover of this document Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Trademark Acknowledgments Acrobat Adobe Boa Ethernet IBM Internet Explorer LAN Manager Linux Macintosh Microsoft Netscape Navigator OS 2 UNIX Windows WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc Support Services Should you require any technical assistance please contact your local dealer If your questions cannot be answered immediately your dealer will forward your queries through the
29. A No Everything which is configured in the Wizards can also be configured individually from the links on the left hand side of the Administration Tools page Q What are the ftp path the ftp host name and ftp user name A If you are uploading your images to an fip server the fip path is the location of the directory on the remote fip server where you will be saving your images the fip host is the name or IP address of the fip server and the fip user name is the identity you use for logging in to the fip server AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting 5 PINGing Your IP Address By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply the PING utility can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible It also provides a particularly useful method for confirming addressing conflicts with your AXIS 2120 on the network Having disconnected your AXIS 2120 follow the instructions below in association with Symptoms Possible Causes and Remedial Actions on page 52 and run the PING utility to troubleshoot TCP IP problems on your network 1 Start a DOS window 2 Typeping x x x x where x x x xis the IP address of the AXIS 2120 3 The subsequent replies will provide an explanation as to the cause of the problem Replies can be interpreted as defined in the table below PING Reply Interpretation and recommendation bytes 32 time 2 ms The IP address is already used and cannot be used again You
30. AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera and provides a wide angle zoom with minimal distortion With a standard CS mount this lens can easily be replaced by any other lens conforming to the same standard When installed in an appropriate outdoor housing the AXIS 2120 is the ideal remote monitoring solution for outdoor use For sales information on appropriate outdoor casings for the AXIS 2120 please see the product pages for the AXIS 2120 at www axis com Motion Detection Sophisticated motion detection with in picture alarm programming and exclusive multi window triggering for non critical remote monitoring Standard Image Format The AXIS 2120 delivers complete high quality pictures in standard JPEG format which can be viewed using any standard browser Image Updating The on board AXIS ETRAX 100 processor combined with the revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC 1 Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing power synergy to deliver up to 25 frames second over 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks High Compression The AXIS ARTPEC chip provides efficient compression of JPEG images and allows the variable compression ratio to be defined by the user External Device Connection Supporting an auxiliary Input Output Connector you can connect your AXIS 2120 to a variety of external devices such as IR sensors switches and alarm relays In combination with the programmable alarming facilities
31. AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 3 Continue the configuration of your product using the Application Wizard to define the target FTP server and define your preferred mode of operation choosing Alarm Mode to upload single images or pre post alarm image sequences when a defined alarm or time based event occurs 4 Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the configuration by triggering the defined alarm event and then viewing the uploaded images in your browser Note For full details on how to create and use motion detection windows see Motion Detection on page3l AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 39 Modem Applications If a local network connection is not available at your chosen point of installation you can alternatively connect your AXIS 2120 to a V 90 compatible modem and quickly configure any number of exciting applications using the Wizards including Viewing images in a fully custom designed Web page over a Dial up modem connection e Sequentially uploading images to an ISP Internet Service Provider over a
32. Hz variant delivers 625 lines at 50 half frames per second and is appropriate for use in Europe Image Compression Ratios Although the file size of a JPEG compressed image depends upon the actual content of the image images containing a lot of detail generally generate larger files Image quality is largely controlled by the level of compression where high compression yields small files and low compression maintains higher image quality at the expense of larger files The table below is derived from real life tests and defines the average file sizes for each supported image resolution 60Hz NTSC Countries 50 Hz PAL Countries Resolution Filesize kb Max fps Resolution Filesize kb Max fps ACIF 704 x 480 7 150 10 4CIF 704 x 576 8 5 180 8 CIF 352 x 240 1 4 40 30 CIF 352 x 288 1 7 50 25 Maximum performance for a single viewing client Interlaced image Note Esa Using a modern computer will avoid introducing any unnecessary constraints on the imaging fre quency 36 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Viewing Images in a Custom designed Web Page Often used as an attraction for enhancing a Web site with live images this type of application represents the most basic form of network camera configuration It is ideally suited for occasionally visited sites on both large corporate networks and on SOHO Small Office Home Office applications wher
33. IP Internet Protocol See TCP IP IP number address A unique number used by a computer on the network to allow it to be identified and found JPEG A standard image format used widely for photographs Also known as JPG LAN A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that typically share common resources within a limited geographical area Linux A popular operating system that is open source and practiclly free of charge Lux A standard unit for light measurement NWAY A network protocol that automatically negotiates the highest possible common transmission speed between two devices Null Modem Cable A cable used for connecting a PC to a serial device using the modem protocol for communication PING A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that they are working and that the network is intact PPP Point to Point Protocol A method allowing one computer to connect to another usually via a modem over a phone line Pre post alarm image The images from immediately before and after an alarm Protocol A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate Protocols are found at many levels of communication and there are hardware protocols and software protocols SMTP A common e mail protocol TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A suite of network protocols that determine how data is transmitte
34. Important For details on how to install the AXIS 2120 to a modem see Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 19 e If you are using your AXIS 2120 in an outdoor application the unit must be housed in an outdoor enclosure Please see the Axis Website at www axis com for suppliers details Do not use the default or IP address featured in the following examples when installing your AXIS 2120 Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator Server Privileges Although no special privileges are required for Windows 95 98 you do need Administrator privileges for Windows NT 2000 and Root privileges on UNIX Quick Installation Procedure Follow the instructions below to quickly install the AXIS 2120 onto an Ethernet network Note the Serial number Note the Serial number on the underside of the unit You need to know this to set the IP address p ERA Prod No p d ZA Ser No p This equdpences com ne Serial number same as e WEZ o Mace Sweden CE v Ethemet number e g ZA 00408c100086 QZ 20 00 40 8c 10 00 86 O Assign an IP Address Using an appropriate method for your operating system assign your AXIS 2120 with a unique IP address from a computer on your network using the ARP command as follows Windows 95 98 amp NT 2000 only Start a DOS UNIX only Type these commands in window and type these commands your command line Syntax Syntax arp s
35. Wide Tele Zoom AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 45 Using the The Focus Assistant Important As an alternative to the procedures described here you can also enable and use the Focus Assistant directly from the Administration Tools For more information on this please refer to the on line help Enabled manually using the Control Button or via the product configuration Web pages the Focus Assistant works in conjunction with the Status Indicator to provide an onboard visual display for focusing your camera With the Focus Assistant enabled the Status Indicator displays Green when the camera is focused which means that you can conveniently focus the AXIS 2120 without having to monitor the images in a desktop browser Focusing Quality The table below shows the full range of colors displayed by the Status Indicator when the Focus Assistant is enabled where each color represents a predefined level of focus Color Level of Focus Focus Quality Red 0 60 Poor Yellow 60 80 Reasonable Green 80 100 Good Plane of Focus The AXIS 2120 has rotational focus control that allows the focal length of the lens to be adjusted manually Dependent upon the chosen physical location for your camera it is likely that several planes of focus will exist throughout the full focusing depth of the unit Consequently the Status Indicator is likely to display green indicating a good level of focus several times throughout t
36. al System Security To prevent any unauthorized use of the camera the AXIS 2120 supports multi user password protection and access is restricted to defined users only The system Administrator s has exclusive access to the product s Administration Tools and can determine the registration and access rights for all users Note When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time during a session you will be assumed to be the administrator and will be logged in as such with the username root and default pass word pass e The root password must however be changed as soon as possible Until this has been done the security features in the product be will not be enabled Furthermore all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default Close and restart your browser to complete the operation User Access Rights As an Administrator click Users to perform any of the following tasks define or edit the administrator root password define add and delete user names and passwords assign individual access rights for selected users where each user is awarded one or all of the fol lowing levels of access Admin a user granted with Admin rights has exclusive access to the product Administration Tools and can consequently determine the registration of all users Dial in provides the user with dial in modem access only to the AXIS 2120 View provides the lowest level of access which allows the user to vi
37. al up connections Remote Imaging in a Custom designed Web Page The AXIS 2120 can be configured as a standalone application that is remote from any network Ideal for remote monitoring home security and process control applications you can quickly configure the AXIS 2120 for direct connection to a serial modem Use this application to view remote images from anywhere from the comfort of your home or the convenience of your office PSTN Modem AXIS 2120 Once the dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 is established the product plugs directly into a serial modem to provide immediate access to live video images in your own custom designed Web page You access the images and the product Web pages in exactly the same way as you would when connected to your ISP Browser AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 4l Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a remote dial up modem connection as follows Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up connection to the camera For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 19 2 Create a dedicated dial up Connection 3 Refine the dial up parameters 4 Initiate the dial up connection 5 Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 open the product Home Pa
38. at dummy number into the Area code eye Ceme Telephone number and Country code gem fields Click Next gt Click Finish to save it in your Dial Up Networking folder Double click it to connect To edit this connection later click it click and then click Properties m Maximum speed 21 Dial Up Networking Be Edit View Go Favorites Connections Help e u mg J A x Back Foward Up Create Did Cu Copp Paste Undo Address E Dial Up Networking E a a Make New AwsCameia Connection The new dial up network F connection is displayed You are now ready to refine the dial up networking properties as described in the next section ial Up Networking You have now successfully created your dedicated dial up networking connection for your AXIS 2120 Click Finish AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 23 Refining the Dial up Networking Properties Having created the dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 follow the steps below to refine the connection properties From the dial up networking dialog right click the dedicated dial up connection previously created for your camera AxisCamera was the connection used in this and previous examples Select Properties AxisCamera 21x General Server Types amp ssinting Multilink T
39. auses the reference image to be updated very frequently consequently any significant object in the target image area will be active for only a very short period before being seen as identical to the updated reference image This parameter is useful for 24 hour monitoring when night turns to day and other occasions when you want slight deviations in the motion detection window area to be tolerated without initiating alarms Sensitivity Defines how subtle the change of color or nuance needs to be before a motion detection alarm is triggered Ordinary colored objects on ordinary backgrounds trigger the motion detection when this parameter is set to High level When set to a Low level only very bright objects on a dark background will trigger the motion detection 4 Click the Save button to register the motion detection window settings The Motion Indicator is now active displaying the current motion level with the threshold value for alarm settings represented by a black colored delimiter bar 5 Having saved a new motion detection window any detected motion is then displayed within the Motion Indicator However an alarm is only generated if the motion exceeds the tolerance defined by the delimiter bar The Motion Indicator displays red whenever enough motion occurs to trigger an alarm AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 33 Deleting a Motion Detection Window To delete a window simply select the motion detection win
40. can then dial up your AXIS 2120 in exactly the same way as you would to your ISP The installer of the camera uses the Installation and Application Wizards to establish the basic parameters for your application and advanced users can then use the Adminis tration Tools to refine the application Picture Frequency for Modem Applications When used with a modem the speed of your communications link will normally determine the image frequency in your browser A standard image is normally transmitted in 2 5 seconds although optimal image frequency is achieved by buffering the video stream into internal memory before uploading the recorded images to your ISP or Web server This is the ideal solution for remote applications connected to external security devices and which require a good flow of images from alarm events 40 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Proprietary ISP Dial up Protocols If your ISP requires you to install special software before initiating a Dial up connection it is likely that your ISP is using proprietary protocols incompatible with the standard based AXIS 2120 In these circumstances Axis recommends that you ask your ISP for an alternative dial up service that allows for standard dial up networking or ask them to provide a standard Linux dial up connection Axis does not guarantee the compatibility of this product with any ISP requiring the use of proprietary or non standard software as a pre requisite for Di
41. cess the con nected modem A series of broad vertical white lines appear across the image Possible causes Faulty power supply Faulty cabling Hardware failure Firewall protection Default routers required The Internet site is too heavily loaded Requests for images of varying size and resolu tion place a greater demand on the available file space within the AXIS 2120 Modem not properly connected Incorrect initstring The CCD sensor becomes overloaded when the light is too bright This can happen e g with sunlight reflexes Remedial actions Verify that you are using an AXIS PS D power supply 1 To verify that the cables are functional PING the address of a known unit on your network 2 If the cabling is OK and your network is reachable you should receive the reply similar to this bytes 32 time 2 ms Contact your Axis dealer Check the Internet firewall with your system manager Check if you need to configure the default router settings Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload your video images to an FTP server or an ISP Ensure that all the clients accessing the images are using the same image resolution and compression For large numbers of clients configure the AXIS 2120 to upload your images to an FTP server or an ISP Check the modem power supply and modem cable connec tions and ensure that the modem is configured appropri ately Send command AT amp F1 to return your m
42. combination with an organization s Internet firewall The Administrator can subsequently restrict image access to specific individuals groups of user company staff or the whole Internet community Linux Operating System The AXIS 2120 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 AXIS Technology Axis renowned chipset technology is built upon an open architechture that is streamlined to provide device connectivity independent of any file server The AXIS 2120 is driven by a powerful AXIS ETRAX 32 bit RISC processor and includes the industry s first dedicated digital video remote monitoring compression chip the AXIS ARTPEC 1 8 Physical Description AXIS 2120 User s Manual Physical Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2120 making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located As a supplement to the information provided in the Quick Installation Guide this section provides a useful reference when installing the product Front Panel o Status Indicator N Used in conjunction
43. ctiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required ARP Address Resolution Protocol A protocol for assigning an IP address to a physical device address that is recognized in the local network The ARP command can be used to set the IP address for your product ARTPEC Axis Real Time Picture Encoder used for image compression BOOTP A protocol that can automatically configure a network device give it an IP address Bps Bits per second A unit for measuring speeds in networks ALAN might run at 10Mbps or 100Mbps CGI Common Gateway Interface A set of rules or a program that allows a Web Server to communicate with other programs DSL Digital Subscriber Line A means of transferring data via standard phone lines Ethernet A widely used networking standard ETRAX Axis own microprocessor Firewall A virtual barrier between a LAN Local Area Network and other networks e g the Internet Frame Grabber card Plug in hardware for grabbing images FTP File Transfer Protocol Used for simple transfer of files to and from an ftp server HTML Hypertext Mark up Language Used widely for authoring documents viewed in web browsers HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol The set of rules for exchanging files text images sound video and other files on the World Wide Web Intranet A private network limited to an organisation or corporation Usually closed to external traffic
44. d TCP IP is used on many networks including the Internet TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network V 90 An operating standard for telephone modems WAN Wide Area Network Similar to a LAN but on a larger geographical scale Web server A program on a computer that delivers the resources usually web pages requested by the web user the client Wizard A program designed specifically to guide the user through a procedure Typically used for installations and configurations
45. dial up modem connection and publishing images to the whole Internet community e Uploading single or pre post alarm image sequences to your ISP over a dial up modem connec tion when an alarm or time based event occurs and optionally sending e mail alerts containing single images or Web links to pre post alarm images stored by your ISP Important Although the AXIS 2120 is compatible with most V 90 compliant modems Axis does not undertake any responsibility for V 90 modems that fail to work with the product When the AXIS 2120 is dialing out it will obviously not be possible to dial in to it If you configure an interval during which the camera will not be dialling out this will allow you to dial in and make any necessary changes etc Configuration All modem applications must initially be configured from a browser on a local computer If available you should always use an Ethernet network for this purpose even if the actual application will be using a modem If there is no network available you can instead use the supplied Null Modem Cable to create a direct connection to the AXIS 2120 from the computer This direct connection is only intended as an alternative for the initial configuration of the modem application when there is no network available The Null Modem Cable should not be used for any other purpose Note Once the Dial up modem connection has been created and the AXIS 2120 is physically con nected to the modem you
46. dow you wish to delete and press the Delete button Reinstating the Factory Default Settings In certain circumstances it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS 2120 This is performed by clicking the appropriate button in the Administration Tools or by pressing the Control Button Follow the instructions below to reinstate the product factory default settings using the Control button 1 Switch off the AXIS 2120 by disconnecting the power cable 2 Press and keep the Control Button pressed and then reconnect the power supply cable 3 Keep the Control Button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow note that this may take up to 15 seconds then release the button When the Status Indicator displays green which can take up to 1 minute the AXIS 2120 will then have been reset to the original factory default settings Notes Reinstating the factory default settings will cause all parameters including the IP address to be reset e Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 or Alternative Methods of Assigning the IP Address on page 15 for information on how to set the IP address in the product 34 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application The AXIS 2120 can be used in a wide variety of applications and installs directly onto an Ethernet network or it can be used with a V 90 compatible modem Requiring no additional software on your vie
47. e a small network is installed and maintained If you anticipate a large audience for your images you should consider configuring your product to upload images to an FTP server as described in Sequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server on page 37 AXIS 2120 mem cec eC A C Browser Ya yv yv rem Browser LAN WAN Intranet or Internet Simply install the AXIS 2120 directly on your local Ethernet network and complete the Installation Wizard to immediately view live video images in your own custom designed Web page The Wizard not only helps you define the image format and personalized characteristics of your Web page Layout but also allows you to determine how accessible the product is over your intranet or Internet network You decide in just a few simple steps Installation and Configuration Overview Configure your AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a network as follows Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 3 The application setup is now complete Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the installat
48. ection to the AXIS 2120 For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 19 Create a dedicated dial up connection Refine the dial up parameters Initiate the dial up connection Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and Modem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection Continue the configuration using the Application Wizard to define your preferred ISP and mode of operation choose Alarm Mode to upload single images or upload pre post alarm image sequences when in image motion is detected or when a defined alarm or time based event occurs For information on how to create and use motion detection windows see Motion Detection on page 31 Disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem The application setup is complete You should now verify the configuration by triggering the defined alarm event and then viewing the resultant images uploaded to your ISP Note Except for when the AXIS 2120 is dialing out you can refine or amend the product configuration at any time using a remote dial up connection or a local computer connected via the supplied Null Modem Cable 44 Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjustin
49. ently installed a C type lens without the required adapter See also page 47 To solve this problem you need more light The perfor mance of the camera is best in 100 3000 lux You may wish to consider replacing the basic lens with a more sensitive lens Lower F number if the lighting in the installation area cannot be improved Open the Display Properties in your desktop and configure your display to show at least 65000 colors i e at least 16 bit Note Using only 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image Referring to the on line help adjust the White Balance set ting and then try resetting the camera focus again using the Focus Assistant as described in Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 44 If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer ensure that ActiveX has not been disabled in the Internet Options menu Alternatively use the Java Applet for viewing images If you still have a problem after reading this information please contact your reseller or check the FAQ on the AXIS 2120 product pages at the Axis Website at www axis com AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix B Updating the Software 55 Appendix B Updating the Software The AXIS 2120 camera software is stored in Flash memory This memory is provided by a silicon chip that just like any other ROM device retains data content even after power is removed Flash memory is unique because it allows its data to be erased and
50. ew the images only Speci fying at least one such user will disallow all other anonymous access Important By default the AXIS 2120 supports anonymous user access which means that anybody on the Inter net intranet has access to the video images from a Web browser To restrict open access simply register a single authorized user This effectively disables the anonymous user service and restricts camera access to specified users If the anonymous user service is satisfactory for your application simply do not add any users The Administrator s own settings are enough to pro vide anonymous viewing access AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 3l Motion Detection The AXIS 2120 includes in image motion detection that comprises multi window support for up to three motion detection windows in the target image area Use the motion detection feature to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the image area You can create a single window for monitoring the whole surveillance scene or create three smaller windows for targeting specific areas within the image area All movement outside the defined motion detection window is ignored You can create up to three motion detection windows and move resize or delete any window at any time Furthermore the behavior for each motion detection window can be defined by adjusting the Size History and Sensitivity profile sliders for each window The user interface for this funct
51. files to the Axis product Caution Essentially a hidden feature within the AXIS 2120 modification of the flash file system is not supported by Axis Communications In practice this means that Axis will not answer questions regarding Web page or script development In attempting to make any modification to the product you may inadvertently create a problem that will require you to return the AXIS 2120 to its factory default settings You may even cause permanent damage to the unit that renders it unusable Consequently Axis strongly recommends that inexperi enced users DO NOT undertake any modifications described in this section Axis does not provide any support in association with this functionality nor take any responsibility for problems arising from it but merely wish to inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux based file structure of the AXIS 2120 Customizing Procedures Notes The existing Administration pages are stored in a compressed read only area of the file system If M you intend to try changing these you must strictly adhere to the instructions provided here and ensure that you DO NOT inadvertently change any files other than those featured in this section Failure to comply with this notice may render your product unusable All files stored in the etc httpd html directory are available through the product Web server in the virtual directory local The URL to re
52. from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem 8 The application setup is complete You should now verify the installation by remotely accessing the images that are now stored by your ISP Ga gs m qe Note Except for when the AXIS 2120 is dialing out you can refine or amend the product configuration atany time using a remote dial up connection or a local computer connected via the supplied Null Modem Cable Uploading Pre Post Alarm Images to Your Internet Service Provider Perfect as a remote imaging tool the AXIS 2120 not only transmits live video streams over a standard Dial up connection but also supports in image motion detection and the connection of a wide variety of standard external alarm devices Using the Application Wizard the AXIS 2120 is quickly configured for uploading single or pre post alarm images to an ISP under alarm conditions You define the times and the frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to the ISP and optionally arrange for e mail alerts containing single images or Web references to image streams stored with your ISP AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 43 Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider in Alarm Mode as follows newy Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up conn
53. g the Camera Focus The AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera to provide a wide angle zoom with a minimal amount of distortion Complete with a standard CS mount this supplied lens can also be replaced by any other lens conforming to the same standard Direct Focusing in Your Browser Supporting rotational focus control the AXIS 2120 can be Important targeted for different applications With your video feed on The lens assembly illustrated below display on a local desktop simply adjust the camera focus ring S NOT typical for all lens types until you are satisfied with the focus Focus Ring Lock Ring However for remote installations where you cannot view your video images directly from your chosen point of installation you can achieve a good level of camera focus by using the Focus Assistant described later in this section Notes The text information printed on the lens assembly will aay clearly define the focusing polarity F and N for the focus ring supplied with your unit The camera focus is adjusted for either Far focus F or Near focus IN by rotating the focus ring in the appropriate direction e The lens rotates on a screw fitting and can be completely removed If you need to remove the lens take care not to let any dust enter the lens or the camera window as this can adversely affect the quality of your live images
54. ge in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and Modem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection 6 Disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem 7 The application setup is complete You should now verify the installation by remotely accessing the AXIS 2120 Web pages from your browser via the connected modem Note Except for when the AXIS 2120 is dialing out you can refine or amend the product configuration at any time using a remote Dial up connection or a local computer connected via the supplied Null Modem Cable Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider Perfect for Web attractions remote monitoring and process control applications the AXIS 2120 can be quickly configured to dial out from any remote location and transmit live images to an Internet Service Provider where your images can then be accessible to several specific users or the whole Internet community You can select any of the supported Public ISPs supported in the Application Wizard or A a Public or Private ISP of your own choosing AXIS 2120 Modem ooo All UN ee 20x UFZ y e ie J a ISP un x Y ws ie al Having established the Dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 using the Installation Wizard continue with your configuration using the Application Wi
55. gging the bottom right corner of the window you can also resize the motion detection window if desired 3 A Name field complete with the respective Size History and Sensitivity profile sliders are now displayed for the new motion detection window you have created In the Name field enter a suitable name for the motion detection window and set the Size History and Sensitivity profile sliders accordingly for your image area A full description of each profile slider is provided in the table below Profile Slider Parameter Description Size Defines how large a moving object must be to trigger the motion detection relative to the size of the defined motion detection window For example when monitoring a landscape setting the size parameter to small might possibly trigger the motion detection each time a bird flies through the motion detection window The size profile slider is used to determine the minimum size of the triggering object within the motion detection window History Defines the elapsed time duration between the comparable reference and the current images i e should your AXIS 2120 compare the latest image with the one taken previously Low level or against one taken over an hour ago High level A High level setting causes the reference image to be updated very infrequently consequently any significant change in the target image will initiate an alarm that is active for a long period of time A Low level setting c
56. he full travel of the lens assembly 46 Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User s Manual Focusing Procedure Before you begin For the focusing algorithm to work efficiently always ensure that there is minimal movement within the camera s field of view when focusing your camera as described below With reference to the accompanying illustrations follow the instructions below to achieve a good basic level of focus under stable conditions Important Do not press the Control Button for at least O seconds after powering up the unit as this will cause the AXIS 2120 to return to the factory default settings 1 Power up the AXIS 2120 and then wait at least 10 seconds m Turn the lens to its extreme Far focus F position 9 Enable the Focus Assistant Using a suitably pointed object press and continue to hold the Sanus Incicior Lens Assembly Control Button until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow The Focus Assistant is now enabled with the Status Indicator set to Focus Mode the AXIS 2120 now initiates a focusing algorithm to regularly calculate the quality of focus 4 In order for the Focus Assistant to access the full focusing range for your application environment now turn the lens to its extreme Near focus N position Zonnumieatt 5 Finally turn the lens slowly towards the Far focus F position until the Status Control Button Indicator displays Green that is until a Good level
57. he Layout settings to drive the output high or low AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix C The Unit Connectors 59 Schematic Diagram AXIS 2120 Internal 3 3V Switch PS D gt oa Mode 9 VA Y Power p i Supply mO Infrared Sensor E o o 2 unt 5 Ji wl JN Appliance 4 o e d K Mains Power gt GNDPIN5 COM GND Schematic diagram of the I O and RS232 connector showing a possible application Caution Pins and 2 are connected to the derived DC power for the unit and can be used as an external power feed for external equipment such as an infrared sensor When connecting other equipment using this connector the maximum current of 50mA must be strictly observed Failure to do so may cause a loss of power to the unit and may even damage your camera 60 Appendix D High Speed Services AXIS 2120 User s Guide Appendix D High Speed Services You will experience the full performance of the AXIS 2120 if you have access to high speed Internet services such as xDSL or a cable modem connection However as most high speed Internet services only provide you with one external IP address there are several practical issues that should be considered when developing your application Available IP Addresses Ideally your ISP Internet Service Provider will provide you with several external
58. hod Operating Systems Refer to AXIS IP Installer Windows 95 98 and Using the AXIS IP Installer on page 16 NT 2000 BOOTP UNIX Using BOOTP in UNIX on page 17 Requiring a BOOTP daemon on your system this method operates over the entire network A request to an active daemon initiates a search of the boot table to find an entry matching the unit s Ethernet address The daemon downloads the IP address to the device if a match is found l6 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Using the AXIS IP Installer The AXIS IP Installer is a Windows 95 98 amp NT 2000 program that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis products on your network Also allowing you to conveniently access the home page of any Axis ThinServer device connected to your network this freely distributed software is available for download from the Axis Website at www axis com Installing the AXIS IP Installer 1 Download the latest AXIS IP Installer software onto your desktop and run the Setup_IPInstaller exe program to start the installation 2 The AXIS IP Installer Setup dialog is displayed on the screen Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen Click Finish to complete the installation Setting the IP Address with AXIS IP Installer 1 Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start menu The AXIS IP Installer dialog is displayed on the screen AXIS IP Installer BBE Please restart your AXIS
59. ibed in the next section etwork Indicator Power Indicator 14 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Verifying the Installation From Your Browser Having completed the installation procedure above you should then verify the connection between the AXIS 2120 and the network as follows 1 Start your browser see note below and enter the name or IP address in the Location Address field Example http 172 21 1 200 The Home Page for your AXIS 2120 is now displayed AXIS 2120 NETWORK CAMERA Live web imaging unleashed i gt Installation Wizard gt Administration Tools gt Demo web AXIS A COMMUNICATIONS Important To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer you must set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and perform a once only installation of Axis ActiveX component onto your workstation However if your computer environment restricts or prohibits the installation of additional software components you can alternatively set your AXIS 2120 to use a Java applet for updating the images This is done from Image settings in the Administration Tools 2 Continue the setup process and configure your own application using the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools as described in Configuring Your Camera on page 25 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network 15 Important When access
60. ing the Administrator Tools for the first time during a browser session you will not be prompted for your username and password You will be assumed to be the Administrator and will be automatically logged on as such using the username root and the default password pass This root pass word must however be changed as soon as possible to enable the security function Furthermore all Axis products are shipped with the same password as default For further information refer to System Security on page 30 Alternative Methods of Assigning the IP Address In addition to the ARP command as described earlier in this section you can set the IP address using an appropriate method for your operating system from the table below Do not use the default or IP address featured in the following examples when installing your AXIS 2120 Consult your Network Administrator and acquire an unused IP address Make sure the AXIS 2120 is powered up and attached to the network Server Privileges Although no special privileges are required for Windows 95 98 you do need Administrator privileges for Windows NT 2000 and Root privileges on UNIX systems Ethernet Address The AXIS 2120 is pre configured with a unique Ethernet Address based upon the serial number printed on the underside label of the unit where the serial number typically follows the format 00 40 8c xx yy zz You must know the Ethernet address to complete the installation Met
61. ion Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 3 Continue the configuration of your product using the Application Wizard to define the target FTP server and your preferred mode of operation choosing Sequential mode to create your active application 4 Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the configuration by accessing the images stored on the FTP sever from your browser 38 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Uploading Pre and or Post Alarm Images to a Remote FTP server The AXIS 2120 is an ideal solution for a wide variety of remote monitoring applications By creating windows for in image motion detection or by connecting an external alarm device to the I O connector you can quickly configure the product to upload single images or send pre post alarm image sequences to an FTP server when a time or alarm based event occurs Using the available Wizards you organize the times and frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to the target FTP server and optionally arrange for e mail alerts containing single images or Web references to recorded image sequences Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload Pre and or Post Alarm images as follows l Connect the
62. ion by checking that you have full access to both the images and the product Web pages in your browser Note Although custom HTML code is not supported by Axis advanced users can optionally write their own individual pages as described in Appendix E Custom Web Pages AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 37 Sequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Ideal for any busy Web site where a large audience is expected this application uploads images to a designated FTP server on your network to provide image access to an unlimited amount of viewing clients over your intranet or the Internet 66 6 n NS N ril AXIS 2120 ei Browser me Browser LAN WAN Intranet or Internet Simply install the AXIS 2120 directly on your local Ethernet network and complete the Installation and Application Wizards to develop an active application that will upload images to a designated FTP server as a sequential stream that is unlimited or at specified time periods Then organize the times and the frequency at which your images are taken and uploaded to the target FTP server Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to actively upload images to an FTP server as follows l Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installat
63. ion is very easy to use Motion Detection Set the Motion Detection to detect movements in a full image or specify up to three areas with different parameters Settings Detected motion will generate an alarm that is handled as an ordinary alarm by the camera gt Image gt Hetwork gt Modem gt System Window Name LIFT DOWN 0 0 0 f f f Applications gt Operation gt Motion detection General gt Layout Wizards gt Installation b Application gt Support gt X X X Size History Sensiti gt Help gt Home Motion Indicatc Important The video motion detection algorithm in the AXIS 2120 is specifically designed for non critical remote monitoring applications and consequently Axis advises against using this product for critical surveillance usage where reliable motion detection must be assured at all times Axis does not accept liability for any incidents of unwarranted triggering or failure of the product motion detection function spurious occasional or otherwise 32 Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual Creating a Motion Detection Window Follow the instructions below to create a motion detection window within the image area 1 Click the New button to open a standard sized window or click and drag the mouse from within the image area to create a motion detection window of any size 2 Drag and drop the new window to any area you wish to monitor By dra
64. mmodate the different power supply fre quencies found in the USA and Europe The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines of at 60 half frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States whereas the 50Hz variant delivers 625 lines at 50 half frames per second and is appropriate for use in Europe Connecting the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Caution Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light into the camera prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may cause damage to the CCD Consequently Axis recommends extreme caution when install ing your product in strong sunlight as failure to do so may inval idate your product warranty The mounting assembly supplied with your AXIS 2120 features a screw head that attaches to the underside of the product Fasten the AXIS 2120 to the mounting assembly and position it appropriately for your application The three holes in the base unit allow the product to be securely fastened to any wall 12 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network Macintosh users Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users on page 18 Easy installation Use The AXIS IP Installer See Using the AXIS IP Installer on page 16 Quick installation Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 2120 on an Ethernet network
65. must obtain a new IP address for your AXIS 2120 destination host unreachable The AXIS 2120 is not accessible within your subnet You must obtain a new IP address request timed out This IP address is not used by anyone and is available for use with your AXIS 2120 52 Appendix A Troubleshooting AXIS 2120 User s Manual Symptoms Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The AXIS 2120 cannotbe The IP address is already 1 Disconnect your AXIS 2120 from the network accessed from a browser used by another device 5 Run the PING utility as described in PINGing Your IP Address on page 51 and follow the appropriate recommendations Note The assigned IP number can be assumed valid if the PING utility returns request timed out in which case you should set the IP address again power on the AXIS 2120 and then try accessing the unit again The IP address is located Run the PING utility as described inPINGing Your IP on a different subnet Address on page 51 If the utility returns no response or similar the diagnosis is probably correct you should then proceed as follows In Windows 95 98 or Windows NT 2000 check that the IP address for your AXIS 2120 is on the same subnet as your workstation 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel and Network 2 Specify the TCP IP adapter and click on Properties In Properties click IP Address 3 If your AXIS 2120 is
66. ning the Lock Ring and then turning the lens assembly Continue to turn the lens assembly until you achieve optimum image clarity 3 Check that you obtain sharp pictures at various zoom grades and various distances Note f possible it is better to perform this adjustment in low light conditions or with a filter covering the front optic This will ensure the iris is fully open to give the smallest depth of field and there fore the best results 0mm Appendix A Troubleshooting AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 2120 Fault symptoms possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table Frequently Asked Questions Q Which modem should I select in the list on the Modem Settings page if mine is not listed A Generic Q Do I have to use one of the listed ISPs on the ISP Settings page A No You can make whatever settings you like for your own ISP You can use the name Generic for your own settings Q When should I use the Null Modem Cable A This cable is only intended as an alternative for configuring your camera when there is no network available Q Can I set up my camera to run as a PC cam on my computer A No The AXIS 2120 is a network camera for use only on Ethernet networks or with a modem Q Do I have to use the Wizards whenever I want to make changes
67. nnection to your AXIS 2120 Double click My Computer and then double click the BIE Dial Up Networking icon I Double click the Make SSS New Connection icon AxisCamerd ij I i gt Su Moke New Provide the connection pose deve I ial Up Connection Networking with a name AxisCamera is Standard 28800 bps Modem 7 4 the name used in the Configure subsequent examples Make New Connection xi Type a name for the computer you are dialing Address sz Dial Up Networking Standard 28800 bps Modem Properties 2 x O From the drop down General Connection Options dialog select the Standard a Modem previously created 2 Munda To significantly for the Axis 2120 as the Lotes improve the selected device Click Pott Communications Pot performance of your Configure eese ulum AXIS 2120 when using the Null Modem cable Make New Connection xi me J set the Maximum Speed to 15200 Type the phone number for the computer you want to call Area code Telephone number forza 123123 iom Country Lini f America 1 z Make New Connection dialog J 8 The telephone numbers requested Click Next gt m Cox in the following dialog are not required for use in the logical connection to your camera To bypass the wizard error correction simply enter any You have successfully cre
68. no need to reboot Currently there are limitations in the ActiveX Support in Internet Explorer running on the Macintosh This results in problems when viewing live moving images The recommended solution for viewing Axis cameras on the Macintosh is to use Netscape AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 19 Installing Your Camera to a Modem The information in this section describes how to connect the AXIS 2120 to a serial modem for transmitting images over a normal Dial up connection Before You Begin Before you can set up and access a modem connected AXIS 2120 from a browser you must first create a local connection to it This connection is only required for the initial set up and can be created using the network or the supplied Null Modem Cable Using the Network The easiest and best way to configure the camera for use with a modem is to first install it onto a local network if one is available See Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 for more information You can then use the Wizards and Administration tools to configure the modem connection and the application Using the Null Modem Cable When there is no network available the alternative is to connect a local computer to the AXIS 2120 using the supplied Null Modem Cable You then create a Dial up connection and establish the basic settings using the Wizards and Administration Tools See the following pages for more information This type of c
69. odem to factory default and then try accessing the modem again If this does not resolve the problem it is likely that your modem uses an initialization string that is different from the stan dard ATZ command used by the AXIS 2120 In this case refer to the user information supplied with your modem to find the unique initstring command for your unit Direct exposure to extreme sunlight or halogen light may cause serious damage to the CCD sensor Reposition your AXIS 2120 in a more shaded location immediately Note damage caused to the AXIS 2120 through over expo sure to direct sunlight or halogen light is not covered by the product warranty Symptoms Bad focus Noisy images Bad quality images No images available in your browser application Note Possible causes Focus has not been cor rectly adjusted No adapter fitted with your C type lens Video images may be noisy if you are using the AXIS 2120 in a very low light environment The Display Properties are incorrectly configured for your desktop The camera is not focused correctly ActiveX disabled 54 Appendix A Troubleshooting AXIS 2120 User s Manual Remedial actions Referring to the on line help adjust the White Balance set ting and then try resetting the camera focus again using the Focus Assistant as described in Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 44 If you have previously replaced the supplied CS type lens you may have inadvert
70. oduct is prerequisite to configuring the unit therefore it is recommended that you read the following information before commencing with this section e Choosing Your Application on page 34 and then Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 or Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 19 Having chosen the type of application you want to develop and installed the product accordingly your AXIS 2120 will now be attached directly to a local area network or connected to a PC using the supplied Null Modem Cable You are now ready to proceed with the unit s configuration This section describes how to use the Wizards for configuring and integrating the AXIS 2120 into your application environment and provides a general overview of the Web based Administration Tools Configuration Using the Wizards For speedy development of your application the AXIS 2120 supports two easy to use Wizards that are recommended for both novice and advanced users alike Depending upon your choice of application the Installation Wizard and the Application Wizard can be run either consecutively or independently of one another Important When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time during a session you will be assumed to be the administrator and will be logged in as such with the username root and default password pass You must change the root password as soon as possible Until this has been done the security fea
71. on detection window is assigned with a unique name and a set of profile sliders that allow you to set individual alarm thresholds for the Size History and Sensitivity parameters A Motion Indicator is also included to provide an immediate visual display of actual detected motion against the defined alarm thresholds that are established for the highlighted window Determine the Layout for the Web page in which your images will appear Customize the page to your own design and include your own logos links and title texts and enable or disable specific function buttons Tool Description The Installation Wizard helps you quickly get the product up and running Recommended for use by both novices and experienced users This Wizard will guide you through the process of setting up your application Tool Description Displays various useful information about how and where to get help View the product Release Notes the Parameter List and or initiate a Restart of the unit Displays the complete list of settings currently valid in the unit Displays the log file showing all of the commands executed since the last restart Provides commands for restarting the unit and for resetting to the factory default settings Links directly to the Home Page of your application Displays information about the development of this product Starts the product s on line help Opens the product s home page 30 Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manu
72. onnection is only a temporary solution that provides initial access to the camera Once you have set up the camera for modem access then all configuration can be done via the modem connection instead and you will not need to use the cable again Important Please note that the Null Modem Cable is only intended for the initial configuration of modem applica tions when there is no Ethernet Network available It is not possible to use the cable as a serial connec tion for using the AXIS 2120 as a web camera Quick Start For Advanced Users Follow these abbreviated instructions if you are experienced with Windows Dial up Networking 1 Connect the camera to the Ethernet Network if available and use a browser to open the IP address you set for your AXIS 2120 Proceed to step 5 If no network is available use the Null Modem Cable and proceed to step 2 2 Set up an existing session to 115 200 bps using the physical COM port to which you have connected your AXIS 2120 3 Login with the username root and the password pass The Phone Number and Modem Type that you enter are irrelevant at login and you should can use dummy numbers for completing these dialogs 20 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual 4 Start your Dial up Networking session and enter any URL the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server and will respond to this regardless 5 Start the Installation Wizard and Administration Tools to further configure the
73. ountry specific Please check that the type of power supply you are using is correct See page 10 10 Assembling Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual Assembling Your Camera The information provided in this section will assist you in unpacking and assembling the product correctly Once assembled you are then ready to install and configure your product as described in the following sections of this document Checking the Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items against the itemized list below You should contact your dealer immediately if you find anything is missing or damaged Hardware Title Variants Part Numbers Network Camera AXIS 2120 50 HZ without power supply 0126 001 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ Europe 0126 002 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ UK 0126 003 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ Australia 0126 006 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ without power supply 0126 011 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Europe 0126 012 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ US 0126 014 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Japan 0126 015 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Australia 0126 016 01 Null Modem Cable 16954 Mounting Assembly 15104 Power Supply PS D Europe 14233 UK 14234 Australia 14255 USA 14253 Japan 14254 PS D Extension Cable 3 3 meter 15187 Printed Materials AXIS 2120 Installation Guide v1 0 or 17618 later Product Warranty Document 18489 Disk Media AXIS Network Camera CD vl l or later AXIS 2120 User s Manual Assembling Your Camera E Important 60Hz and 50Hz variants of the AXIS 2120 are available to acco
74. ow provides a one stop overview of the Administration Tools Settings Image Network Modem System Applications Operation Motion Detection Layout Wizards Installation Application Support General Release Notes Parameters Log File Restart Reset Home About Help Home Tool Description Focus the camera using the Focus Assistant adjust the Auto Iris settings and define image attributes for your AXIS 2120 Configure the TCP IP and SMTP E mail network settings Configure the communication settings for the Dial up Modem Connection to your ISP or remote Web server Set the product Date and Time create and delete Users and passwords and change the Administrator s password By default the AXIS 2120 supports anonymous user access which means that anybody on the Internet intranet has access to the video images from a Web browser To restrict open access simply register a single authorized user Tool Description Choose to run your AXIS 2120 in Sequential or Alarm Mode determine when and how often images are taken using the Scheduler and define when the images are uploaded to an ISP or target FTP Web server Enable in picture motion detection and trigger an immediate alarm whenever significant movement occurs in the picture area Create a single motion detection window for the whole image area or create up to three discrete drag and drop windows and restrict alarms to movement in specific areas Each moti
75. provided on the preceding pages of this section Double click My Computer and then double click the Dial Up Networking dialog Double click the dial up connection icon previously created for your AXIS 2120 21 Status Dialing ENS DG Enter a Username and AxisCamera was used in this and HIA Password using the default previous examples 33 kataa root and pass respectively User name root Password 0 Save password O Click Connect to initiate Phone number 123123 E the dial up connection Diang fram NewLocaton J Djs Verifying the Modem Connection Having initiated your dial up connection as described above you can quickly verify the integrity of the connection by accessing the AXIS 2120 using a standard browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer as follows 3 Netscape i OF x File Edit View Go Communicator Help w 7 Bookmarks As the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server type in any URL containing a period in the Location Site field of your browser to display the AXIS 2120 Home Page as Wizard or the Administration Tools defined below Now configure the unit using the Installation AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 25 Configuring Your Camera Important Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser for the AXIS 2120 Web based interface to work Before You Begin Successful installation of the pr
76. red Safety Notices Please observe these safety markings when using this product Caution Potential hazard that can damage the product Important Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications Legal Considerations Camera surveillance may be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 2120 for surveillance Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC USA This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits Europe C This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022 1994 and the requirements for immunity according to EN
77. s the Web based interface features several user sensitive Wizards that provide a seamless and automated integration into your networking and application environments Its open network structure minimizes the need for costly and complex coaxial cabling to offer a cost effective intranet and Internet imaging solution with minimal installation costs 6 Product Overview AXIS 2120 User s Manual Features and Benefits Easy to Use The AXIS 2120 is completely independent of any other server and requires no other special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards or viewing software All you need is Netscape Navigator 4 x or above Alternatively you can use the Axis ActiveX component for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 x or above If your computer does not allow you to use ActiveX components use the Java Applet instead The AXIS 2120 has complete plug and picture functionality all you need do is assign a valid IP address Open Standards Environment Supporting TCP IP networking SMTP e mail HTTP and other Internet related protocols the AXIS 2120 can be used in mixed operating system environments such as Windows UNIX Macintosh and OS 2 It integrates easily into other WWwW Intranet applications and CGI scripts Simple Administration Using a standard browser you configure and manage the AXIS 2120 directly from its own Web pages Image control time stamping and text overlays are all accessible from the tools Outdoor Use The
78. sident pages in the etc httpd html directory is http IP local lt filename gt htm Editing and Storing Your Webpages Note Several demonstration and tutorial pages describe in some detail how to perform execute and implement various HTML development functions for your product Follow the instructions below to create and save customized pages to the AXIS 2120 1 Using your preferred editor create your html file and store it on your local PC hard drive 2 Now use ftp to upload the file to the AXIS 2120 Enter the following on the command line ftp lt camera ip address gt Example ftp 17221 1 200 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix E Custom Web Pages 63 3 Logon as root with the root password pass 4 Change to the correct directory within the AXIS 2120 by entering the following command cd etc httpd html 5 For binary storage of the files not absolutely necessary although good practice type bin 6 Upload your html files by entering put lt filename htm l gt 7 Start your browser and view the Web pages you have now uploaded by entering the following URL in the location Address field http lt camera ip address gt local lt filename html gt Example http 172 21 1 200 local index htm The images are now updated in your browser Note You can change the html files as and when you like but remember that the available flash mem
79. the serial number is identical J to the Ethernet address of the unit P 5 d Caution Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto lris lens that automati cally regulates the amount of light into the camera prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the CCD Consequently Axis recommends extreme caution when installing your product in strong sunlight as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty AXIS 2120 User s Manual Physical Description 9 Rear Panel y f Connector Single 9 pin D sub connector providing the RS 232 serial interface for modem connec tion For pinout information refer to Appendix C The Unit Sea Power Supply Connector A single Jack socket PS D for connec tion of the AXIS 2120 power supply The terminal block con nector provides an auxiliary connection point for AC or DC power to the unit oic qn Power Indicator Normally lit when power is applied If it is not lit or it flashes there is a problem with the AXIS 2120 exter nal power supply E f Note The power suppl a5 RS 232 Serial 6 D r I O Connector gt Provides the physical interface to a digital output and a single digital photo cou pled input that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices to the AXIS 2120 including IR sensors switches and alarm relays In
80. toms Possible Causes and Remedial ACHOAS us cea sata dead baal Ren 52 4 Appendix B Updating the Software 22 eee eee eee n ene neee 55 Obtaining Updated SoftWare ac ivi sero eee a ke eed Dee ee Re S 55 Upgrading the SoftWare usur we carpe etate obere stc ask lose RC DR Reed a aun rid 55 Appendix C The Unit Connectors 0 cece eee cence erreen 56 Appendix D High Speed Services 20 cece eee eee eA 60 Appendix E Custom Web Pages cece eee cece ene n eee eee eeeee 62 Custerizine FEOBEOU BE us cix ate Nir Sg Se tare tall chew lah oe eas lal Cetus Sate 62 Appendix F Technical Specifications 0 2 2 eee cece eee een eens 65 Index rs ise bo d et eae ia Ru UE QR EE ERIT Esq Re Re VR d Cad a E bee eas 67 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Product Overview 5 Product Overview The AXIS 2120 is a digital network camera running TCP IP It includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network or the Internet With its own built in Web server the AXIS 2120 provides high quality imaging and full Web based control of the product management and configuration functions through a browser over your network Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks the AXIS 2120 is a standalone digital network camera that will also connect to a local Internet Service Provider using an external modem To simplify the installation proces
81. tor max 115 kbps half duplex Security Multi user password protection Operating Conditions Temp 41to122 F 5 to 50 C Humidity 8 80 RHG Approvals EMC FCC Class A CE EN55024 1998 Emission C Tick Australia VCCI Japan Safety EN 60950 UL CSA Metrics Height 2 2 5 7 cm Width 3 4 8 6 cm Length 5 4 lens 1 8 7 2 13 8 cm 4 5 cm 18 3 cm Weight 0 55 Ib 0 25 kg excluding power supply Hardware ARTPEC compression chip ETRAX 100 including 32 bit RISC 100 MIPS CPU 16 Mbyte DRAM 4 Mbytes FLASH PROM Camera Lens Varifocal DC Iris lens with CS Mount manual zoom variable focus and exposure control Variable shutter speeds between 1 50 1 10000 PAL and 1 60 1 10000 NTSC 66 Appendix F Technical Specifications AXIS 2120 User s Manual Power External power supply 12V AC 9 6 VA PS D included 9 15V AC min OVA or 9 15V DC min 8W Complimentary Software AXIS IP Installer for quick installation of multiple units AXIS Camera Control Axis ActiveX component software required for Microsoft Internet Explorer Java Applet as alternative to ActiveX Compression and Performance The AXIS 2120 delivers Motion JPEG images at up to 25 images per second as well as single JPEG images that feature user controlled compression levels See also Picture frequency for Networking Applications on page 35 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice
82. wing desktop it is a completely self contained unit that delivers crisp live images to your preferred browser Using the Web based Administration Tools and easy to use Wizards you can develop your application quickly and easily Not to be regarded as a comprehensive catalog of possible user applications this section describes several typical applications and includes other reference information to help prepare you for the installation and configuration of the unit Notes Although most V 90 compatible modems are known to work well with the AXIS 2120 Axis does not guarantee that the product will work with all modems conforming or otherwise to the same standard Networking Applications If you have access to an Ethernet connection at your chosen point of installation all you need to do is attach the AXIS 2120 to your LAN WAN and set the IP Address Then you are ready to view images from any desktop over your network However the AXIS 2120 offers more than just convenient access to live images over the network Using the available Wizards to guide you through the process you can quickly configure your product for a variety of exciting applications including Viewing images in a custom designed Web page Uploading images to a remote FTP server on a LAN WAN network to accommodate a large audience where a high volume of Web page hits is anticipated Motion detection or external alarm device triggering with uploading of pre
83. with the Focus Assistant this multi colored indicator can be used as a local focusing aid for further details please refer to Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 44 However under normal conditions this indicator defines the operational status of the camera as described below e green the indicator flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start up and self test routines the indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status red the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2120 has occurred Refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Note The Status Indicator also displays orange when setting the factory default settings as described in Reinstating the Factory Default Settings on page 33 y La A _ Control Button t z Located to the left of the Lens Assembly lens assembly this button is recessed within the product casing Using a suitably pointed object press this button to restore the factory default removablleandican settings as described in be replaced with Reinstating the Factory l AXIS any standard C CS J ATIONS Includes a wide angle lens with rotational focus control The supplied lens is Default Settings on page Communic E 3 v 3 y 33 and to enable the ced E Focus Assistant as p z E ud described in Adjusting the j Serial ampere b Camera Focus on page 44 Located on the underside label of the d AXIS 2120
84. work connection is unavailable at the point of installation connect your PC to this connector using the supplied Null Modem Cable to initially configure your product AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix C The Unit Connectors 57 The Physical Connector A single 9 pin D sub connector provides the physical connection for the RS232 serial interface of the AXIS 2120 This connector is dedicated for use with an external modem and is suitable for speeds up to 115kbps A diagram of the RS 232 connector complete with pinout information is shown below Pin Function 1 CD Carrier Detect A view of the RS 232 connector as seen from 2 RXD Receive Data the rear of the AXIS 2120 3 TXD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 DSR Data Signal Ready 7 RTS Return To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicator The IO Connector A pole connector is provided for auxiliary IO connections to the AXIS 2120 Physical Connector The IO connector provides the interface to a single digital output and a single digital input A diagram for the connector complete with a pinout table is provided below Pin Function 1 Common Ground 2 Positive Connection for DC Power Input or Output Electrically in parallel with the derived DC power for the unit this pin may be used as a power input or output As a power input it can be used for remote applications to supply the AXIS 2
85. ype of Dial Up Server Click the Server Types tab From the drop down list select PPP as PPP Internet Windows NT Advanced options F Legontonetwok the Type of Dial Up Server Enable software com Require enci rd l T Require data enc Bewdsio e In the Advanced options field Alowednetwoisprtey check Enable software compression mc All other checkboxes should T IPX SPX Compati remain unchecked G Click TCP IP settings and then check the Server assigned IP address and Server assigned name server addresses radio buttons Spectynemese 9 Check the Use IP header en compression and Use default gateway on a remote network PITE MV checkboxes Click OK Secondary iNe Gecondan DING Iv Use IP header compression In the Allowed network protocols field check the TCP IP checkbox The NetBEUI and IPX SPX checkboxes should remain unchecked Click the Scripting tag and ensure that the Start terminal screen minimized checkbox is checked Click OK to exit Dial Up Networking Properties 24 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual Initiating the Dial up Connection Important Please ensure that the Null Modem Cable is correctly installed and that the connection properties are correctly con figured prior to initiating a Dial up connection Instructions on how to do this are
86. zard to develop an active application which uploads live images to a designated ISP over standard phone lines You can arrange for image files to be transmitted as a sequential stream or only at specified time periods and you can set the times and frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to your ISP 42 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider as follows l Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up connection to the camera For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 19 Create a dedicated dial up connection Refine the dial up parameters Initiate the dial up connection Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 25 open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and Modem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection 6 Continue the configuration using the Application Wizard to define your preferred ISP and mode of operation choosing Sequential mode to upload an image sequence that is unlimited or restricted between specified time periods but independent of any alarm event 7 Disconnect the AXIS 2120

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