User's Manual

AXIS Q7401 - Pan Tilt Zoom

Pan Tilt Zoom

Installing PTZ devices

AXIS Q7401 supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices, and to obtain the

correct driver. Follow the instructions below to install a PTZ device:

1. Using an appropriate cable, connect the device

to your selected port (RS-422 or RS-485). These ports are available

via the D-Sub connector and the I/O terminal connector, respectively. See page 41 for more information.

2. In the setup tools, go to Setup > System Options > Ports & Devices > COM Port > Port mode and then select

port RS-485 2 wire, RS-485 4 wire, or RS-422 2/4 wire.

3. Select Pan Tilt Zoom from the Usage drop-down list.

4. Click PTZ Driver Management > Upload to install a PTZ driver.

(PTZ drivers are available from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com)

5. Click Port Options... to modify the port settings. The default values correspond to the values specified by the PTZ

driver.

6. From Video Source Configuration, select the video source and the device type from the drop down menu.

7. If required, click the Specify advanced device settings here. to make further settings

For more information please see the online help .

Note:

Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and HTTP specifi-

cation for generic control of PTZ devices using CGI commands or a TCP/IP client. Please refer to the Axis website at