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Axis P8221

A technical note from Axis Communications focuses on integrating the AXIS P8221 Network I/O Audio Module, particularly its ability to send notification messages via HTTP or TCP protocols. The document covers setup procedures for triggering events–such as audio clips, PTZ camera movements, or output port activations–using VAPIX® API commands and event server configurations across Axis network video products like the Q7401, P5534, and P7701. Key topics include event server setup, triggered event configurations (e.g., door sensor triggers), and cross-device communication for automation tasks.

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 1 – Product Identification and Support Information
  • Page 2 – Document Structure
  • Page 3 – AXIS P8221 Module Integration and API
  • Page 4 – Configuring Q7401 to Trigger Audio Playback
  • Page 5 – Setting Up Audio Playback Trigger Events
  • Page 6 – Triggering PTZ Camera Movement via Door Sensor
  • Page 7 – Notifying PTZ Camera Preset via Triggered Event
  • Page 8 – Output Port Activation using Triggered Events
  • Page 9 – Notifying Event Server on Q7401 via Input Port Activation
  • Page 10 – Switching Video Source Based on Audio Detection
  • Page 11 – Configuring Audio Detection Trigger Events
  • Page 12 – Support Resources for VAPIX and Events
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TECHNICAL NOTE

AXIS

P8221

Network

I/O

Audio

Module

Notification messages

How to integrate AXIS P8221

Updated: August 19, 2011

Rev: 1.1

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Brand
Axis
Model
P8221
Document type
Manual
Language(s)
English
Pages
12
File size
406.8 KB
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PDF

Summary

Page 1 - Product Identification and Support Information

Information regarding the integration of the AXIS P8221 Network I/O Audio Module, focusing on notification messages, document revision, and support resources.

Page 2 - Document Structure

Table of contents outlining sections on introduction, examples for setting up event servers and triggered events for cameras, and related information.

Page 3 - AXIS P8221 Module Integration and API

Explains integration using HTTP and TCP notification messages, details the VAPIX API for controlling camera functions, command syntax, and liability disclaimer.

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