Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 221 Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.15. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 221 on your network. Previous exp...
Page 3 - Contents
3 AXIS 221 Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ...
Page 5 - AXIS 221 - Product Features; Product Features; so it can operate day and night.
5 AXIS 221 - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 221 is part of the latest generation of fully featured Axis Network Cameras, based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip. The AXIS 221 features a DC-Iris and supports Power over Ethernet. The AXIS 221 has a metal casing and an infrared (IR) fil...
Page 6 - Overview; Rear panel
6 AXIS 221 - Product Features The AXIS 221 can be powered from the network cabling and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) network transformers conforming to IEEE 802.3af. Overview Power Adaptor Connector - For connection of the PS-K power adapter (included).I/O Connector - The I/O terminal connector...
Page 7 - and Power LED indicators flash as follows:
7 AXIS 221 - Product Features Network Connector - The camera connects to the network via a standard RJ-45 connector. Supporting NWAY, the camera detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to power the AXIS 221 via PoE (Power over Etherne...
Page 8 - AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera; Accessing the Camera; Access From a Browser; Enter the IP address or host; Location/Address field of; If this is the first time the; The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
8 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 221 Installation Guide to install the camera. The camera can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other ope...
Page 9 - Setting the Password
9 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Setting the Password 1. When accessing a camera for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK. 3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog will appear....
Page 10 - The Live View Page; Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:
10 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. From the Video Format list, select the required video stream format. Note that Multicast has to be enabled if MPEG-4 is sel...
Page 11 - keyboard to exit full screen.
11 AXIS 221 - Accessing the Camera Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full screen.
Page 12 - AXIS 221 - Configuration; Configuration; Accessing the Setup tools; Start your browser and enter
12 AXIS 221 - Configuration Configuration This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config and Event Confi...
Page 13 - Overview of the Setup tools; the basic settings the first time the unit is configured.
13 AXIS 221 - Configuration Overview of the Setup tools Basic ConfigurationThe links under Basic Configuration are shortcuts providing a convenient way of making the basic settings the first time the unit is configured. Video & Image (Administrator/Operator) Live View Config (Administrator/Opera...
Page 15 - Video and Image; to access the online help.
15 AXIS 221 - Configuration Video and Image The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 221. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online help. Image SettingsUse the Image Appearance settin...
Page 17 - information; Camera Settings; much noise to allow in the video images.
17 AXIS 221 - Configuration Overlay image/privacy mask requirements: There are a number of limitations when using overlay images and privacy masks, such as the size and positioning of images/masks. Please refer to the online help for more information . Advanced SettingsThese web pages include differ...
Page 18 - The profiles and levels supported by the camera are as follows:
18 AXIS 221 - Configuration MPEG-4 Settings The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. Usually, subsets are defined and used, as it is not reasonable to expect all MPEG-4 clients to support all of these tools. The viewing client must su...
Page 19 - AXIS Media Control; in the tool for more information.
19 AXIS 221 - Configuration AXIS Media Control The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed automatically the first time the camera is accessed from a browser. The AMC control panel can be opened by right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page. The AMC control panel can be used to config...
Page 20 - AXIS 221 - Live View Config; Live View Config
20 AXIS 221 - Live View Config Live View Config The features on the camera Live View page can be customized to suit your requirements, or you can upload and use your own custom web page. This is done by the administrator from Setup > Live View Config > Layout. Custom SettingsTo use your own cu...
Page 21 - uploaded files or files located elsewhere.; button and enter the URL.; If the setup link is missing, setup can be reached at this url:
21 AXIS 221 - Live View Config 2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your computer or click the Browse button. 3. Select the user level for the uploaded file. Setting the user access level means that you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users. 4. When the...
Page 22 - Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field.; Example; provides its own snapshot button.
22 AXIS 221 - Live View Config User-defined Links Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field. Example 1. Check Show Custom Link 12. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. My Website3. Check the radio button for web link.4. Enter the web link: e.g. http://www.example.com5. Click Save.Th...
Page 23 - is AXIS Media Control with Internet Explorer.; HTML Examples
23 AXIS 221 - Live View Config Output ButtonsThese buttons can then be used to manually activate the output from the Live View page, e.g. to switch a light on and off. There are 2 options for how the output is activated: • The Pulse button activates the output for a defined period• Active/Inactive d...
Page 24 - available from the drop-down list on the Live View page.; Sequence Mode; stop the sequence mode.
24 AXIS 221 - Live View Config External VideoThe camera can also display video images from other Axis network cameras and video servers. These are known as External Video sources. Each external video source is available from the drop-down list on the Live View page. Click the Add button to open the ...
Page 25 - Event Configuration; Definitions; Event Servers; For details on each setting, please see the online help
25 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event typ...
Page 26 - Triggered Event
26 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Configuring Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera, and an event that uses motion detection has been con-figured to act on this, the camera can e.g. record...
Page 27 - desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.; Scheduled Event; Please see the online help
27 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Ad...
Page 28 - Motion Detection; (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored); How to configure Motion Detection; at the top and drag to the desired position).; peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).
28 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration Motion Detection The motion detection feature is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. • Included windows target specific areas within the whole vide...
Page 29 - Port Status; Configure Excluded Windows button
29 AXIS 210/211/211A - Event Configuration 7. Click Save. Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high. • To trigger motion detection as long as there is activity in the...
Page 30 - AXIS 221 - System Options; System Options; Security; User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:; access to the camera.
30 AXIS 221 - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described...
Page 31 - File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the help files
31 AXIS 221 - System Options HTTPS The AXIS 221 supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate. Although self-signe...
Page 32 - changes in the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default.; Services
32 AXIS 221 - System Options Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The camera’s IP address can be set automatically via DHCP, or a fixed IP address can be set manually. A host name can be used and there are options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address. DHCP is ...
Page 33 - name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com.; HTTP; information, please refer to the online help
33 AXIS 221 - System Options Host Name Configuration The camera can be accessed using a host name instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period. For example, my...
Page 34 - to predefined addresses via SMTP.; stream in the required fields.
34 AXIS 221 - System Options Network - SOCKS SOCKS is a network proxy protocol. The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notificat...
Page 35 - connector are described in The I/O Units Connectors, on page 43.; LED Settings; method if the unit is not behaving as expected.
35 AXIS 221 - System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 221 can be connected to various external devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells. The name given to the ports can be changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to Open circuit or Closed c...
Page 36 - settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior.; Support; information, should you require technical assistance.
36 AXIS 221 - System Options Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click the Backup button. If necessary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. Restore - click the Browse button...
Page 37 - Resetting to the Factory Default Settings; Using the Reset Button; support provide no assistance for customized scripts.
37 AXIS 221 - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 35) or use the Reset button at the rear of the camera (see the illustration on...
Page 38 - AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; with each new release, before updating the firmware.
38 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in yo...
Page 39 - Emergency Recovery Procedure; label attached to the bottom of the camera.; Axis Support; when troubleshooting.
39 AXIS 221 - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The ...
Page 43 - The I/O Units Connectors; I/O Terminal Connector; Pinout and Interface; detector is activated. Maximum 18V DC is allowed on the input.
43 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors The I/O Units Connectors I/O Terminal Connector Pinout and Interface The 10-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital photo-coupled inputs, RS-485, GND and auxiliary power. The terminal connector is used in app...
Page 44 - Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors; o o
44 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 221 Terminal Block Connector - showing possible applications. Pin Function Description 1 Output A The external device output terminals (A and B) there is no distinction between + and ...
Page 45 - Power; Power can be supplied to the camera through the following methods:; Power Connector Block; The power connector block can handle both AC and DC input power.
45 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors Power Power can be supplied to the camera through the following methods: • the supplied power adaptor, PS-K, 9W. The center pin is positive (+).• PoE (Power over Ethernet) with power classification, Class 2 via the network cable. This will automatically be dete...
Page 46 - Schematic Diagram - Power Terminal Block and Power Connectors; The
46 AXIS 221 - The I/O Units Connectors Schematic Diagram - Power Terminal Block and Power Connectors The D-Sub Connector The AXIS 221 provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment. A diagram of the RS-232 connector, c...
Page 47 - AXIS 221 - Replacing the Lens; Replacing the Lens; Removing and Attaching Lens; Disconnect the power supply to the AXIS 221.
47 AXIS 221 - Replacing the Lens Replacing the Lens If the lens on the AXIS 221 needs to be replaced or if the camera is sold without a lens, a new lens can be fitted quickly and easily. Since the AXIS 221 is designed with a CS-mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any stan...
Page 48 - AXIS 221 - Technical Specifications; Technical Specifications
48 AXIS 221 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Image sensor 1/3” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD Lens Pentax TS3V310ED, F1.0 varifocal 3.0 - 8.0 mm, DC-iris, horizontal viewing angle: 35º-93º, focus range: 0.3 m to infinity. Note that the AXIS 221 is also avai...
Page 51 - Glossary of Terms
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide 51 Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.ADPCM - Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Predicts the analog signal digi...
Page 53 - Index
53 AXIS 221 - Index Index A Action 25 Action Buttons 10, 22 Active/Inactive 10, 23 Administrator 12 Administrators 30 Alarm 28, 43 AMC 8 AMC Viewer Toolbar 10 Auxiliary Power 43 AXIS Media Control 19 B Backup 36 Basic Configuration 13 Buffer Size 27 Buffers 27 C CGI links 22 Configuration 12 Connect...
