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Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS; AXIS 230 User’s Manual; Europe

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide AXIS 230 User’s Manual 2 About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and operators of the AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 3.10. Later versions of the document will be posted to the A...

Page 3 - Table Of Contents

AXIS 230 User’s Manual 3 Table Of Contents Safety Notice - Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features and Benefits . ....

Page 5 - Safety Notice - Battery Replacement; The battery should not be replaced unless required!

AXIS 230 Safety Notice - Battery Replacement 5 Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery will, under normal conditions, last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery ...

Page 6 - Introduction; Features and Benefits; Powerful Camera Features -

Introduction AXIS 230 6 Introduction The AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera combines the features of a high quality network camera containing a built-in zoom with the functionality of a powerful video server, thus providing video and audio streams over IP networks. With its day/night functionality, the ...

Page 7 - The MPEG-2 video stream can be viewed on a LAN by up to 3 standard; Audio functionality -; The AXIS 230 supports uni-directional audio, from the camera to the; Event functionality -

AXIS 230 Introduction 7 Superior Imaging - The MPEG-2 video stream can be viewed on a LAN by up to 3 standard (unicast) clients, or by unlimited numbers of multicast clients. Full frame rate (25/30 frames per second) is assured, provided the required bandwidth is available. Four different image reso...

Page 8 - Applications; the camera at any time, from anywhere on the network.

Introduction AXIS 230 8 Applications The AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera can be used in a wide range of surveillance and monitoring applications, and is the perfect choice where an application requires a high-quality video and audio stream to be distributed at a fixed frame rate over a local area net...

Page 9 - Product Description; AXIS 230 - Rear Panel

AXIS 230 Product Description 9 Product Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 230, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. AXIS 230 - Front AXIS 230 - Rear Panel The internal microphone The Status LED shows steady green for...

Page 10 - Hardware Inventory

Product Description AXIS 230 10 Hardware Inventory Check the items supplied with your AXIS 230 against the following list: Note: The power supply for the AXIS 230 is country-specific. Please check the type you are using is correct. Item Title/Variant Quantity Notes Network Camera AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Net...

Page 11 - Installing the AXIS 230; Operating the AXIS 230,; Installation using AXIS IP Utility; Set; Manual Installation with ARP and Ping; Windows

AXIS 230 Installing the AXIS 230 11 Installing the AXIS 230 This section is intended for use by the product administrator. Operators and viewers should read Operating the AXIS 230, on page 15. Installation using AXIS IP Utility Important! AXIS IP Utility is a software application that quickly and si...

Page 12 - For; Client System Requirements; following recommended hardware and software requirements:

Installing the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 12 Example: For Unix/Linux , enter the following: (note that you must be the root user.) Example (for Linux): Note: In some Unix/Linux systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on the command path; e.g: /usr/sbin/arp 4. Now connect power to t...

Page 13 - Clicking on this icon opens the; Control Applet; for the AXIS Media Control, from where

AXIS 230 Installing the AXIS 230 13 The AXIS Media Control (Viewing Client) To view the video stream from the AXIS 230 in a browser, the AXIS Media Control must be installed. This is performed automatically the first time the camera is accessed from a browser. Simply accept the license agreement dis...

Page 14 - Accessing the AXIS 230 from Internet Explorer

Installing the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 14 Accessing the AXIS 230 from Internet Explorer Important! Configuring audio equipment The internal microphone or other audio equipment should now be configured: 1. From the setup tools, open the Audio settings page and check the Enable box. 2. Select the input you ...

Page 15 - Operating the AXIS 230; Administrators; Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 230

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 15 Operating the AXIS 230 This section is intended mainly for system Operators, that is, personnel responsible for using the AXIS 230 as part of e.g. an integrated surveillance system or similar. Product Administrators will also find this section useful reading. The f...

Page 16 - Access from a browser; Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.; Address field; The; Live View; AXIS Media Control; The Live View Page; Live

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 16 Access from a browser The video stream and the setup tools in the AXIS 230 can be accessed using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher on Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Follow the instructions below to access your images: 1. Start Internet Explorer.2. Enter the na...

Page 17 - Positional Control of the Video Source; Pan; and; Tilt; bars are; The Setup Tools; Clicking on the; link at the top left of the Live View page opens the; Basic; section in the following pages.

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 17 Positional Control of the Video Source Pan/Tilt devices connected to the AXIS 230’s ports can be controlled directly from the web interface, or by third-party applications. When using such a device, Pan and Tilt bars are automatically displayed, as shown in the exa...

Page 18 - Video Settings; Technical; Color; lower bandwidth than Color.; White Balance; To get good quality video of a subject in the foreground and when

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 18 Video Settings The AXIS 230’s video settings, as described below, may or may not need adjustment. • Resolution - the available video resolutions for the AXIS 230 are listed in the table below. The exact resolution will depend on the modulation type - PAL or NTSC. S...

Page 19 - • Max Digital Zoom -; To flip the image horizontally 180 degrees, set this to On.; Advanced Settings; GOP; IP; . These forms describe the type

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 19 • Max Digital Zoom - To prevent distortion of the video stream when zooming, set a maximum value for the digital zoom. This ensures that you always get video of a certain minimum defined quality. • Focus Near Limit - This setting is useful when the camera is mounte...

Page 20 - Audio Settings; following settings are available:; requirements. Click the link to; Live View Layout; to open the Personal Settings.; Own; will also

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 20 Audio Settings The AXIS 230 provides a fully synchronized audio stream at up to CD quality. The following settings are available: • Quality - Select the bit rate and sample rate to use. Generally speaking, the higher the setting, the better the sound quality, but a...

Page 21 - When you are satisfied with the new layout, click; Save; Events and Event Types; events occur. The terminology used to describe this is as follows:; Event type; Configuring Event Types; of event notification.

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 21 When you are satisfied with the new layout, click Save . Note: Unchecking the Show Setup link will mean that the administration tools will then only be acces- sible by entering the full address to the tools into the browser’s URL field, for example: http://172.21.1...

Page 22 - Setting up a new event type; Click the menu link to; Event Types; . This opens the list of event types as in the example; Add; button. This launches the; General; Name; - the event can be activated by the trigger (see below) at any time; Only during time frame; - a trigger will only start the event during the times specified.; Duration; - the event type is disabled and no actions will be performed.

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 22 Setting up a new event type Click the menu link to Event Types . This opens the list of event types as in the example below. The list shows various information about the event types currently configured. Click the Add button. This launches the Event Type Setup dial...

Page 23 - Input Ports; Respond to; Audio; actions may be selected.; Upload to FTP server -; Upload Servers; Upload as long as trigger is active -

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 23 Trigger Type The trigger type is what starts the event type. The following options are available: • Input Ports - This describes the states that the 2 inputs must be in before the event is triggered. One or more inputs can be used together, but note that the states...

Page 24 - Overwrite

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 24 • Pre-trigger recording time up to - The AXIS 230 can save recorded sequences that originate from the time immediately preceding the trigger. This can be very useful when checking to see what happened to cause the trigger. The part of the buffer not used for pre-tr...

Page 25 - OK; Adding an Upload Server; Upload Server Setup; Connect

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 25 • Send email notification to - Check this box to enable the sending of email to notify recipients of events. Enter the email address(es) in the field provided. Multiple addresses are separated by commas (,). To add your own text, check the Include text box and ente...

Page 26 - Notification Servers; Notification Server; - If you need to supply a user name and password to access the; Custom Parameters; • The field must be named as a parameter for it to work.

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 26 Notification Servers To allow your event types to send HTTP and TCP notifications, the necessary servers must first be configured. The Notification Server list shows the servers currently configured. These servers are shown as the alternatives when selecting this t...

Page 27 - - This can be any descriptive name you like.; Network address; - Provide the address of the server here. This may be an IP address or a; Port; - Enter the port number used for accessing the TCP host.; Retry count; - If the connection attempt fails, enter the number of times to retry.; Message; Click; to save the notification server settings.; Port Status & Devices; Port Status; requires administrator access.; Devices; the; Modify

AXIS 230 Operating the AXIS 230 27 The following information should be provided for a TCP notification server: • Name - This can be any descriptive name you like. • Network address - Provide the address of the server here. This may be an IP address or a host name. Note that to use a host name, a DNS...

Page 28 - Current Position; Apply

Operating the AXIS 230 AXIS 230 28 Preset position setup - Zoom only To add a new preset position for the zoom function, zoom the camera to the required magnification and then enter a descriptive name in the Current Position field and click Apply . To set a position as Home , check the box provided ...

Page 29 - The System Options; of the AXIS 230 - the; System Options; Accessing The System Options; page opens, click on the; link and then select the item to configure from the; System; any computer on the network that can access the unit.

AXIS 230 The System Options 29 The System Options This section lists and describes the administration tools used for the general configuration of the AXIS 230 - the System Options . The topics covered are, for example, network settings, date and time settings, users, etc. For information on general ...

Page 30 - System Options Overview; in more detail in the pages that follow.; Users; Administrator; Users List; is permanent and cannot be deleted. The default password (

The System Options AXIS 230 30 System Options Overview The table below provides a brief overview of the System Options. Each section is explained in more detail in the pages that follow. Users To prevent any unauthorized use of the product, the AXIS 230 supports multi-level and multi-user password p...

Page 31 - Adding Users; - Must contain at least one, but not more than fourteen characters.; Editing and Deleting Users; Firewall Settings; Allowed IP Addresses -; Adding Allowed IP Addresses

AXIS 230 The System Options 31 Adding Users Click Add to add a new user. The following fields must then be completed: • User Name - Must contain at least one, but not more than fourteen characters. • Password - Must contain at least one, but not more than eight characters. • Confirm Password - Repea...

Page 32 - TCP/IP Network Settings; Deleting and Modifying the Properties for Allowed IP Addresses; Current Server Time; Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes -

The System Options AXIS 230 32 Allowed Ports - Check the boxes for the protocols that the user (IP address) will be allowed to use to access the camera. These can be FTP and/or HTTP . If you have particular requirements concerning which ports access will be allowed on, enter these in the Port range ...

Page 33 - Automatic IP Configuration; a BOOTP server on your system. BOOTP is enabled by default.; Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings; edit and refine the settings for address notification.

AXIS 230 The System Options 33 TCP/IP Network Settings From the Network Settings, configure the TCP/IP network settings as follows: Automatic IP Configuration DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment...

Page 34 - Manual IP Configuration; Primary DNS Server -

The System Options AXIS 230 34 Manual IP Configuration IP Address - Specify a unique IP address for your camera, to establish communication with your network. Written as four numbers separated by periods, each number in the address must be in the range 0 - 255. For example: 192.168.0.125 Note: IP ad...

Page 35 - Primary mail server -; Send

AXIS 230 The System Options 35 SMTP (email) Network Settings The AXIS 230 can be configured to send event and error email messages to predefined addresses. Primary mail server - Enter the name or IP address of the server providing your mail facilities. Note that to use a host name, a DNS server must...

Page 36 - IO Ports; Normal state; Normal; Open; Generic HTTP

The System Options AXIS 230 36 Ports & Devices IO Ports This page allows configuration of the two inputs and one output supported by the AXIS 230. Ports can be given descriptive names, and their Normal state can be configured. The normal state describes the inactive state for the port. It is als...

Page 37 - Maintenance; This section provides tools for the following:

AXIS 230 The System Options 37 Maintenance This section provides tools for the following: • Restart - Clicking this button will restart the AXIS 230. • Restore - This button will reset the camera to its factory default settings. Once this has been done, many of the unit’s parameters will need to be ...

Page 38 - The Factory Default Settings; Factory Default; yellow

The System Options AXIS 230 38 The Factory Default Settings In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS 230. This is performed in one of two ways: • By clicking the Restore button from the Maintenance page under System Options. This action wi...

Page 39 - Troubleshooting; Appendix A - Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; Updating the Firmware,; Support; Support Overview; Viewing the Log Files

AXIS 230 Troubleshooting 39 Appendix A - Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 230. Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table. Checking the Firmware One of your first ...

Page 40 - Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

Troubleshooting AXIS 230 40 Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The AXIS 230 cannot be installed, or cannot be accessed from a browser after installation. The IP address is already being used by another device. Run Ping (as described below) and fo...

Page 42 - Pinging Your IP Address; Follow the instructions below to ping your unit:; then the AXIS 230 is not

Troubleshooting AXIS 230 42 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 useful method for confirming addressing conflicts with your AXIS 230 on the network...

Page 43 - Updating the Firmware; Appendix B - Updating the Firmware; Update via FTP; instructions supplied with each new firmware release.; Emergency Recovery Procedure; - From the command line type the following:

AXIS 230 Updating the Firmware 43 Appendix B - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 230 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 because it allows its data to...

Page 44 - Load button to restart the upgrade process.

Updating the Firmware AXIS 230 44 3. Open a browser and type in the IP address of the AXIS 230. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis230.bin. Then hit the Load button to restart the upgrade process. 4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minut...

Page 45 - Customizing The AXIS 230; Appendix C - Customizing The AXIS 230; Modifying the File System; additional files to the read-write area of the flash memory.; Configuration via FTP; downloading standard pre-configurations to one or more cameras.

AXIS 230 Customizing The AXIS 230 45 Appendix C - Customizing The AXIS 230 Modifying the File System The Linux-based operating system and flash memory file system make it possible for advanced users and application developers to customize the AXIS 230 by adding additional files to the read-write are...

Page 46 - Custom Web Pages; Customizing Procedures

Customizing The AXIS 230 AXIS 230 46 Custom Web Pages The AXIS 230 contains a re-writable flash memory file system that allows some directories and files to be changed by the root user, using FTP. This strictly non-supported product functionality, makes it possible for advanced users and application...

Page 47 - Using your own file as a New Home Page; Save file

AXIS 230 Customizing The AXIS 230 47 Example! Your page now appears in your browser. 8. Enter bye in the command window to exit FTP. Note: You can change the html files as and when you like, but remember that the available flash memory is limited. Using your own file as a New Home Page Having create...

Page 48 - page. Instead you must type in the complete URL to access it:

Customizing The AXIS 230 AXIS 230 48 After making these changes, you will not be able to automatically access the default index page. Instead you must type in the complete URL to access it: or, if PTZ is enabled: Note: As an alternative to the above, edit the line starting with Document Root so that...

Page 49 - Unit Connections; Appendix D - Unit Connections; The Terminal Block; functions provided by the terminal block.; Terminal Block Pinout

AXIS 230 Unit Connections 49 Appendix D - Unit Connections The D-Sub Connector The AXIS 230 provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment; such as stand-alone Pan/Tilt devices for the remote positioning of connected v...

Page 50 - Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connector Block

Unit Connections AXIS 230 50 Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connector Block

Page 51 - Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices; COM Port; Installation Procedure; Usage

AXIS 230 Unit Connections 51 Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices The AXIS 230 supports a range of Pan Tilt device drivers. The driver is selected from the COM Port settings , which are found under System options - Ports & Devices . Please see the online help or www.axis.com for a complete list of suppor...

Page 52 - Controlling and Monitoring; Transistor Output; Querying the Status of Digital Inputs

Unit Connections AXIS 230 52 Controlling and Monitoring By entering http requests in your browser’s URL field, you can: • drive the transistor output high or low• monitor the status of the digital inputs This requires administrator access to the AXIS 230, and thus a user name and password. Log in as...

Page 53 - Monitor data on inputs 1 and 2

AXIS 230 Unit Connections 53 Example: - Monitor data on inputs 1 and 2 The AXIS 230 then displays the status of the inputs, as follows: http://server/axis-cgi/io/input.cgi?check=1,2 Input 1 = 0 Input 2 = 1

Page 54 - Appendix E - Audio Settings; The maximum audio level depends on the configuration used.

Audio Settings AXIS 230 54 Appendix E - Audio Settings The maximum audio level depends on the configuration used. • Selecting external microphone and high sensitivity input, sets the 0dB level (the maximum level) to 25mVpp. • Selecting external microphone and low sensitivity input, sets the 0dB leve...

Page 55 - Technical Specifications; Appendix F - Technical Specifications; System Requirements -; 00baseTX Fast Ethernet.; Supported Network protocols -; Approximately 15 MB memory for storage of pre/post alarm video.

AXIS 230 Technical Specifications 55 Appendix F - Technical Specifications System Requirements - Windows® 2000 or Windows XP (with latest Service Pack.) AGP graphics card with 16 MB video memory and support for DirectDraw®. Use the latest available driver. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (with lates...

Page 56 - external line input, but not when using an external microphone.; Complimentary Software -; AXIS Media Control (ActiveX component software for Microsoft; All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Technical Specifications AXIS 230 56 Approvals - EMC • EN 55024:1998+A1 (CISPR 24:1997+A1.) Applies when using the internal microphone or an external line input, but not when using an external microphone. • EN61000-6-1:2001• EN61000-6-2:2001• EN 55022:1998+A1 Class B (CISPR 22:1997+A1, Class B)• FCC...

Page 57 - Bandwidth; Appendix G - Bandwidth; prevailing conditions.; The Video Quality Level; available level depends on the answers to a few questions:; Video Quality vs. Bit Rate

AXIS 230 Bandwidth 57 Appendix G - Bandwidth As different networks have different characteristics and different amounts of bandwidth available, the AXIS 230’s video and audio settings may need to be adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions. The Video Quality Level The video quality level describes...

Page 58 - Other Considerations; types configured to upload can be greater than 3.

Bandwidth AXIS 230 58 Other Considerations • The MPEG-2 encoder chip in the AXIS 230 is designed for constant video bit rates from 1.0 - 8.0 Mbit/s. The parameter on the encoder chip that controls the video bit rate allows even lower settings, but not at constant bit rates. At low bit rates, the enc...

Page 59 - Index

AXIS 230 Index 59 Index A Access from a browser 14 Actions 21 Activate output port 24 Adding Allowed IP addresses 31 Notification servers 26 Upload servers 25 Users 30 Additional information - upload servers 25 Administrator - user group 31 Advanced image settings 19 Allowed IP addresses 31 Anonymou...

Page 62 - Glossary of Terms

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide Glossary of Terms AXIS 230 62 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 ...