Axis 2120 - Manuals

Product Overview AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 6 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. Alternati...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview 7 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 25/30 frames/second (PAL/NTSC) over 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks. High Compressio...

Physical Description AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 8 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 ...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Physical Description 9 The Rear Panel Note: The power supply for your AXIS 2120 is country specific. Please check that you are using the cor-rect type. See page 10. Power SupplyConnector A single Jack socket (PS-D) for connection of the AXIS 2120 power supply. The ter-minal b...

Assembling Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 10 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 thi...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your Camera 11 Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Caution! 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 f...

Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 12 Installing Your Camera on a Network • Macintosh users - Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users, on page 61. • Easy installation - Use The AXIS IP Installer. See Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 60. • Quick installation- Follow the...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network 13 You will now see ‘ Request timed out... ’ messages repeatedly returned in the window. Notes: •In Windows you can find out the IP address of your workstation by running winipcfg (Win 95/98/ME) or ipconfig (Win NT/2000) from the command li...

Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 14 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...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 15 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-...

Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 16 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 can use dummy numbers for completing these dialogs. 4. Start your Dial-up Networking session and enter a...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 17 Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable Important! Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2120: • The information and screen examples featured here are specific to Windows NT. Although simil...

Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 18 Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection Follow the steps below to create a dial-up networking connection to your AXIS 2120: ❶ Double-click My Computer and then double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon. ❷ Double-click the Make New Connecti...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 19 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: ❷ Click the Server Types tab. From the drop-down list, select PPP as the Type ...

Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 20 Initiating the Dial-up Connection Important! 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 bro...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera 21 Configuring Your Camera Important! Before You Begin Having chosen the type of application you want to develop and having installed the product accordingly, your AXIS 2120 will now be attached directly to a local area network, or connected to a PC us...

Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 22 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 24. Starting the Installation Wizard 1....

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera 23 Accessing the Tools 1. Start your 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 address field. Example! 2. The AXIS 2120 Home page is now displayed. Cl...

Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 24 Tools Overview The table below provides a one-stop overview of the Administration Tools : Settings Tool Description Image Focus the camera using the Focus Assistant, adjust the Auto Iris settings, and define image attributes for your AXIS 2120. Netw...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera 25 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 To...

Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 26 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 i...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera 27 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 m...

Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 28 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 Support link in the Administration Tools , and then selecting Rest...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application 29 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. Using the Web-based Administration Tools and easy-to-use Wizards ...

Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 30 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 cho...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application 31 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-visi...

Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 32 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 viewi...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application 33 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 ...

Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 34 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 Wiz...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application 35 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 fre...

Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 36 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 A...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application 37 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 Interne...

Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 38 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 connect...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 39 Adjusting 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 ...

Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 40 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: Plane of Focus The AXIS 2120 has rotational focus cont...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 41 3. Enable the Focus Assistant: Using a suitably pointed object, press and continue to hold the Control Button - until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow . The Focus Assistant is now enabled with the Status Indicator set to Focus Mode ; the AXIS ...

Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 42 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 pro...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 43 Exposure Control Overview The table below provides a summary of the Exposure Control settings in the Image - Advanced page. Select the parameters appropriate to your lens type and product application: Other Advanced Parameters Lens Options Descri...

Adjusting the Camera Focus AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 44 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 - o...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 45 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module The AXIS 2191 Audio Module is an add-on device that provides audio capability to Axis network cameras. The module connects quickly and easily to the serial port of the camera and is configured and controlled via the cam...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 47 Installing the Audio Module ❶ Before installing the AXIS 2191 Audio Module, first install your network camera. Refer to the installation section on page 12. If you intend running the audio module in full-duplex mode, check that the sound card on ...

The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 48 Configuring the Audio Module The network camera’s administration pages provide all the tools required for successfully configuring the AXIS 2191. From the camera’s home page, click on the link to Administration Tools . A new page containing the t...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 49 Using the Audio Module with Your Camera Your audio module is now configured and ready for use with your network camera. Enter your camera’s IP-address in Internet Explorer, or click Home on the camera’s admin page. You should then see the control...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 51 Troubleshooting the Audio Module Note: If you still have a problem after reading this information, please contact your reseller, or visit www.axis.com and check the support section for Axis camera products. Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actio...

The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 52 Technical Specifications for the AXIS 2191 Connection Diagram • Operating temperature : 40-105 o F (5-40 o C). • Humidity - 8-80% relative humidity. • EMC - : EN55024, EN55022, Class B and EN61000-3-3. • EMC - FCC Class A of FCC Rules and Regu- l...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 53 The Audio Module to Camera Serial Cable The serial cable supplied with your AXIS 2191 is wired as shown in the table below: Pinouts for the RS-232 Port Audio Pin Pin Camera Signal IN 1 1 IN CD IN 2 2 IN RXD OUT 3 3 OUT TXD OUT 4 4 OUT DTR GND 5 5...

Troubleshooting AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 54 Appendix A - Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 2120. Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table. Frequently Asked Questio...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Troubleshooting 55 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 ...

Troubleshooting AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 56 Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The AXIS 2120 cannot be accessed from a browser. The IP address is already used by another device. Run the PING utility (as described in PINGing Your IP Address, on pag...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods 59 Appendix B - Other IP Setup Methods In addition to the ARP command (described earlier in the Installation section of this manual), you can alternatively set the IP address for your AXIS 2120 using any of the following methods - as appropriate for you...

Other IP Setup Methods AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 60 Using the AXIS IP Installer AXIS IP Installer is a Windows program that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis networking products on your network. Also allowing you to access the home Web page of any Axis ThinServer device connected...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods 61 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 po...

Updating the Firmware AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 62 Appendix C - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 2120 camera firmware 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 becaus...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The Unit Connectors 63 Appendix D - The Unit Connectors This section provides a detailed overview of the two supported product connectors; namely the Serial Connector and IO Connector. It also includes a schematic diagram describing how the AXIS 2120 is connected for a typica...

The Unit Connectors AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 64 The Physical Connector A single 9-pin D-sub connector provides the physical connection for the RS- 232 serial interface of the AXIS 2120. This interface is for use with an external modem and is suitable for speeds of up to 115kbps. A diagram of the RS-2...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The Unit Connectors 65 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 Unit Connectors AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 66 Schematic Diagram Schematic diagram of the I/O and RS232 connector - showing a possible application Caution! Pins 1 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 in...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual High-Speed Services 67 Appendix E - 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 ...

High-Speed Services AXIS 2120 User’s Guide 68 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 reboo...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Custom Web Pages 69 Appendix F - 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 root user, using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). This strictly non-supported product functionality, makes...

Custom Web Pages AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 70 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...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Custom Web Pages 71 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! 1. Start a new ftp session to the AXIS 21...

Technical Specifications AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 72 Appendix G - 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 ...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications 73 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). Power - External power supply 12V AC, 9.6 VA (PS-D, included), 9-...

Index AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 74 Index A Access rights 25 ActiveX 14 Anonymous user access 25 AppleTalk 61 ARP 56 ARTPEC-1 7, 72 Assigning an IP address 12 Audio Configuration 48 AXIS 2191 Audio Module 45 AXIS IP Installer 59 B Boa Web server 7 BOOTP 59 Browsers 14 C CGI scripts 6 Compression 7, 30 ...

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide AXIS 2120 User’s Manual 76 ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required. ARP - Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol for assigning an IP address to ...