AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera User’s Manual
About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.00. Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
AXIS 213 Table of contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the AXIS 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 213 Ports & devices - I/O Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 213 - Product Description Product Description The AXIS 213 is a full-featured PTZ Network Camera for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. It has the ability to make real time full frame rate Motion JPEG video available on the network. The AXIS 213 can optionally be equipped with a connection module with 2 inputs and 3 outputs, which can be connected to external devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells. Video can be viewed in 5 resolutions (up to 704x576).
AXIS 213 - Product Description AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera 1 IR Light - infrared light for night vision. Activated from the AXIS 213 web page. 2 Network Indicator - the multi-colored network indicator flashes as follows: • Amber - flashes for activity on a 10 Mbit/s network • Green - flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network • Red - flashes rapid red for hardware error • None - no connection 1 2 Network Connector - The AXIS 213 connects to the network via a standard RJ45 connector.
AXIS 213 - Product Description Optional Accessory: Connection Module - The connection module provides the physical interface to 3 relay outputs, 2 digital inputs, audio in/out, video in/out and the RS-232C Serial port. See Connection Module, on page 43 for more information.
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Installing the AXIS 213 Please observe the following before installing the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera. • This product is designed for indoor use or locations where it is protected from rain and moisture. To operate the camera in these conditions, use the outdoor housing accessories. • Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the casing. Use a mild detergent and wipe gently. • Never position the camera directly towards the sun or other bright objects.
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Installing on a Network The AXIS 213 is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning an IP address to the PTZ camera, either manually or via an automated network service (DHCP).
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility is a Windows software application that installs the AXIS 213 to your local network using a static IP address. • Download the AXIS IP Utility software to your computer, free of charge from the Support pages at http://www.axis.com/techsup/software • Double-click the setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software on your computer.
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in Windows Follow these instructions to assign a unique IP address to your product from a computer on your network: 1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 213 from your network administrator. 2. Connect a standard network cable to your AXIS 213 and connect it to the network. 3. Locate the serial number/MAC Address (S/N) found on the label on the AXIS 213. 4. From a computer on your network, open a Command Prompt, i.e.
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux Assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows: 1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 213 from your network administrator. 2. Connect a standard network cable to your AXIS 213 and connect it to the network. 3. Locate the serial number/MAC Address (S/N) found on the label on the AXIS 213.
AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service provides a one-click procedure that makes the AXIS 213 available on your local network and over the Internet. On installation, the AXIS 213 will receive a URL (web address), which can then be used to access it. The PTZ Network Camera can be unregistered from the service at any time. Please visit www.axiscam.net for more details on AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service.
AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Using the PTZ Network Camera The AXIS 213 can be used with most standard operating systems and supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Netscape 7.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later. Note: To be able to view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your Web browser to allow ActiveX controls and also allow that AXIS Media control (AMC) is installed on your workstation. For more information, see AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 9.
AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Live View The following provides an overview of each button on the Live View page. If the AXIS 213 has been customized, the buttons will be displayed accordingly: To resize the displayed image, click the View Size buttons: half-size (x1/2), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. This will not change the resolution of the image (not available in Sequence Mode). The Output buttons control an output directly from the Live View page.
AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Click the Mute /Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on. Only available if Audio is enabled and the Connection Module with a loudspeaker/microphone is connected. Use the volume sliders to control the volume on the speakers and microphone and to set the available bandwidth speed. Only available if Audio is enabled and the Connection Module with a loudspeaker/microphone is connected. The Live View page also displays the Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls.
AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue This means that the time the user is in control of the PTZ settings is limited and that a queue of users has been set up. Use the buttons to request or release control of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls. The Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue is set up by the administrator under PTZ Configuration | Advanced | PTZ Control Queue.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Configuring the PTZ Network Camera This section describes how to configure the AXIS 213 and is intended for the administrator who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and Operator who has access to Video & Image, Live View Config and Event Configuration. See the section on Security, on page 36 for more information on user access control. The AXIS 213 is configured under Setup from a standard browser.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overview of the Setup Tools Basic Configuration - the links under Basic Configuration are shortcuts to the necessary basic settings the first time the unit is configured.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Event Configuration (Administrator/Operator) Tools Settings / Options / Description Instructions General Instructions Event Servers Specify destinations for uploaded image files and/or notification messages from the PTZ Network Camera. FTP servers and HTTP servers are intended for saving image files and HTTP servers and TCP servers are intended for receiving notification messages.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Using the Setup Tools The following descriptions offer examples of the available features in the AXIS 213. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Video Stream Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web browser. For unlimited video stream time, set this value to 0. Define the maximum frame rate (fps - frames per second) allowed for each viewer, to avoid bandwidth problems on the network. Test - For a preview of the image and overlay settings before saving, click Test.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overlay image limitations: • If the image overlay and text overlay are larger than the video image, no overlay will be displayed. When also using a text overlay, this will occupy 16 pixels in height and as many in width as the video image. Please consider this when configuring the overlay image. • If the overlay is initially positioned so that part of it is outside the video image, it will be relocated so that it appears over the video image, i.e.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Image Settings • Auto focus enabled (default setting) • Noise reduction - sets the level of noise reduction in the image. i.e. sharpens the image. Setting the noise reduction to ‘high’ will cause a drop in frame rate (fps) Image Offset To eliminate a black border or black lines on the image on the live view page, change the horizontal or vertical position of the image by changing the X offset and Y Offset values.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera When using Half-Duplex mode, the Push-To-Talk button will be visible. Select the mode to use for this button. Selecting Toggle means that when the button is pushed it will remain so until pushed a second time. Instant means that the button will remain active (pushed) until released. Optimize the sound by enabling or disabling slope filter, line echo cancellation, acoustic echo cancellation depending on your application.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Live View Config - Live View Layout Select Use Axis look to customize the features on the AXIS 213 Live View page to suit your requirements.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera 1. Click the Upload/Remove button. 2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your workstation or click Browse. 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. Click the Upload button. All uploaded files are shown in the list in the lower section of the page.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera 4. Check Show Custom Link 2. 5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM STOP. 6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?continuouspantiltmove=0,0 7. These links will appear in the web interface and can be used to control the PTZ camera For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support / Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Enter the Image Type, Image size and Optional settings to suit your Web page and click Update. Copy the source code as displayed on the HTML examples page and paste it into your own Web page code. Please use the online help files for more information.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera PTZ Configuration - Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view than can quickly and easily be viewed. From Preset Position Setup, use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera to the required position. When satisfied with the camera's position, enter a descriptive name. This camera position is then saved as a preset position.
AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Move speed sets the speed of the camera's Pan/Tilt movements. The default setting is maximum speed. Advanced PTZ Control Queue - The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controls. Once set up, the PTZ Control Queue buttons will appear on the Live View page offering one viewer exclusive control for a limited amount of time. Other users will be placed in the queue.
AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 213 for alarm and event handling. The AXIS 213 can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. Event Type A set of parameters describing how and when the PTZ Network Camera is to perform certain actions Triggered Event page 33 the circumstances that start an event e.g.
AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the PTZ Network Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes the connected camera, and an event has been configured to act on this, the PTZ Network Camera can e.g. record and save video images to an FTP server or send a notification email to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured message. Triggered Event A Triggered event is activated from, e.
AXIS 213 - Event Configuration 7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list. Please use the online help files for descriptions of each available option. Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and after a trigger, e.g. 2 minutes before and after a door has been opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types | Add Triggered... | When Triggered ... to expand the web page with the available options.
AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Scheduled Event A Scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. How to set up a scheduled event This example describes how to set the PTZ Network Camera to send an email notification with saved images from a set time: 1. Click Add scheduled on the Event types page. 2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Scheduled email. 3. Set the Priority (High, Normal or Low). 4.
AXIS 213 - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default, the administrator sets the root password on first access.
AXIS 213 - System Options Date & Time Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). If this has not been configured, the time displayed is the default setting. The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below). New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list and check the daylight saving time changes, if desired.
AXIS 213 - System Options Auto-Configure Link-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 213 with an additional IP address for the UPnP protocol. The AXIS 213 can have both a Link-Local IP and a static/DHCP IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other. See Network - UPnP, on page 39. DNS Configuration - DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network.
AXIS 213 - System Options The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed. To do this click Settings... and follow the instructions. For more information, please refer to the online help files HTTP The default HTTP port number (port 80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple security port mapping.
AXIS 213 - System Options Note: UPnP must be installed on your workstation. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add. Ports & devices - I/O Ports The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions are described in the section on the Connection Module, on page 43.
AXIS 213 - System Options Support The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View Information - The Log report and the Parameter List also provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis’ support service.
AXIS 213 - System Options Caution! Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings (in which case, a backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration). Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand the consequences. Note that Axis’ support will not assist with customized scripts.
AXIS 213 - Connection Module Connection Module The connection module connects to the camera and is configured and controlled via the camera’s user interface. The Connection module is an optional accessory providing the following: • audio in / out • 3 relay outputs • 2 digital inputs • video in / out • RS-232C Serial port Installing the audio equipment 1. Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the Audio IN socket. 2. Connect a loudspeaker (not supplied) to the Audio OUT socket (amplified speakers only).
AXIS 213 - Connection Module Schematic Diagram - Connection Module
AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware The firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 213. When you download firmware from the Axis Web site, your Axis product will receive the latest available functionality. 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.
AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Support If you contact the Axis support desk, please help us help you resolve your problems expediently by providing a server report, log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup | System Options | Support Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters. Log file - go to Setup | System Options | Logs & Reports.
AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address Using ARP Ping The IP address must be set within two minutes after the power has been applied to the AXIS 213, restart the server and try again. Also, make sure the ping length is set to 408. The AXIS 213 is located on a different subnet If the IP address intended for the AXIS 213 and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address.
AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Installation of additional ActiveX component restricted or prohibited Configure yourAXIS 213 to use a Java applet for updating the images under Live View Config | Layout | Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See help files for more information. Video Image Problems Image too dark or too light. See the help files on Video & Image Settings. Black borders around the video Adjust the X and/or Y offset, under Video & Image | Advanced.
AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Detail Specification System Requirements Standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols: Supported Web Browsers Windows - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later Linux - Mozilla 1.4 or later Mac OSX - Netscape 7.x or later or Mozilla 1.4 or later. Audio Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac. etc. Windows - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later. Installation Physical network connection using RJ-45 twisted pair cable.
AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Detail Image Specification Image Chip (CCD): ¼” Interlaced CCD Total number of pixels: NTSC - 340,000 effective pixels PAL - 400,000 effective pixels Horizontal Resolution: NTSC - 460 TV lines PAL - 420 TV lines Vertical Resolution: 350 TV lines S/N Ratio: 48 dB Shutter speed: NTSC- 1/80,000 to 1/60 to 1/1sec. PAL- 1/80,000 to 1/50 to 1/1 sec.
AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Detail Connection Module (optional accessory) Specification Full-duplex audio. Audio data encoded in: • ADPCM format at 32kbps, 8 kHz sampling (G.726) • ADPCM format at 24kbps, 8 kHz sampling (G.726) • PCM µ -law format at 64kbps, 8kHz sampling (G.711) Data sent using HTTP. Microphone Input - 1-40mVpp. PC type. Line Out - Unbalanced, max. 2.6Vpp. Maximum number of users (audio) - 10 (on local area network). RS-232C - 9-pin D-SUB serial connector. Composite video in/out.
AXIS 213 - Index Index A About 20 Action 32 Action Buttons 15, 28 Active/Inactive 15, 28 ActiveX Controls 14 Administrator 18, 36 Alarm 20, 32, 43 AMC 9, 14, 15, 50 ARP and Ping 11, 12 Audio 19, 43 Audio Settings 19 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 13 AXIS IP Utility 10 AXIS Media Control 9 B Background color 26 Background picture 26 Backup 40 Banner 26 Banner link 26 Basic Configuration 19 Brightness 21 Buffer Size 34 Buffers 34 C CGI links 27 Color Setting 21 Compression 21 Connection Module 7,
AXIS 213 - Index Logs & Reports 20, 41 M Maintenance 20 Restore 40 Rotate Image 21 S Operator 36 Output Buttons 15, 28 Overlay Image 19, 22 Overlay Settings 21 Own Home Page 27 Scheduled Event 32, 35 Scripting 20 Security 20, 36 Security/Users 36 Sequence Mode 15, 30 Serial Number 6 Services 37 Setup Tools 19 SMTP 20, 39 Snapshot 15 SOCKS 20, 39 Support 41 Support Overview 20 System Options 20, 36 P T N Network 20, 37 Network Connector 6 Network Indicator 6 New Server Time 37 NTP Server 37 O Pan
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