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AXIS 2400 Video Server The Plug-and-Watch Remote Monitoring and Surveillance Solution for TCP/IP Networks Administration Manual v1.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Quick Installation Procedure Quick Installation Procedure To get your Video Server up and running on an Ethernet network, follow these instructions: 1. Note the serial number found on the underside label of the Video Server. The serial number equals the Ethernet address of the unit. 2. Connect the video camera(s) to the Video Server. 3. Connect your Video Server to the network. 4. Connect the external power supply.
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AXIS 2400 Video Server Administration Manual
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual 2 About This Document Liability This guide is applicable for AXIS 2400 Video Server software releases 1.0. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office which can be found on the cover of this document.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Physical Description . . . . . .
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4 Table of Contents AXIS 2400 Administration Manual CGI Parameters for Input/Output Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CGI Parameters for Preset Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Controlling and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Introduction Introduction This manual is intended for both administrators and users of the AXIS 2400 Video Server, and is applicable for software release 1.0 and above. It includes simple step-by-step instructions for configuring, managing and using the AXIS 2400 Video Server within your networking environment.
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6 Product Overview AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Product Overview The AXIS 2400 Video Server connects video cameras to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks. Supporting up to four PAL/NTSC 4 video cameras, it includes a built-in Web server that enhances traditional surveillance systems and provides added networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network, or even the Internet.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Product Overview Features and Benefits Ease of Use - The AXIS 2400 has plug-and-picture functionality - all you need to do is assign a valid IP address. The only software required is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x (used Axis’ ActiveX component - AXIS Camera Control), or Netscape 4.x or above. Cost-effective - Increases image distribution with minimal connection overhead to provide a reliable and low-cost resource for network imaging.
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8 Product Overview AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Security - The AXIS 2400 includes a self-contained Web server. This means that the camera server is secured like any other Internet host. The Network Administrator can decide whether individuals, groups, the whole company or the whole world may access your video server. This protection is normally implemented using the user security settings within the AXIS 2400 in combination with an organization’s Internet firewall.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Physical Description Physical Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2400, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This information provides a useful reference during the installation of the product into your networking environment. POWER NETWORK STATUS AXIS 2400 Video Server VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 1 2 3 4 75 ON http://www.axis.
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10 Physical Description AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Use this connector for transmitting data over a multi-drop communication lines, RS485 Pan Tilt devices and external triggering - typically associated with CCTV equipment. The connector can be utilized as an alternative connection point for DC supply to the unit. RS-232 Serial Connectors - Two 9 pin D-sub connectors providing RS-232 serial connection, one of which is multiplexed with the RS-485 port via the Terminal Block Connector.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Installation Installation Follow the instructions included in this section to install the AXIS 2400 into your networking environment. Each phase of the documented installation procedure is summarized below: • • • • Checking the Hardware Inventory Connecting Your Cameras to the AXIS 2400 Assigning an IP Address Verifying the Installation Checking the Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items against the check list below.
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12 Installation AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Connecting the Video Server 1. Note the serial number of your video server for future reference during the installation procedure. This is located on the underside label of the video server. 2. Connect your video server to the network with twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) terminated using a standard RG-45 connector. 3. Connect the power supply to the video server. 4. Check that the Power indicator is constantly lit.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Installation Choosing an Appropriate Method Set the IP address using an appropriate method for your operating system from the table below: Method Operating Systems Refer to... AXIS IP Installer Windows 95/98 and NT “Using the AXIS IP Installer” on page 14 ARP Requires the IP address for each new device to be downloaded individually and is not appropriate for use over routers.
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14 Installation AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Using the AXIS IP Installer The AXIS IP Installer is a Windows 95/98 & NT program that sets the video server IP address for you. It also allows you to access the video server home page via a Web browser. The program is available on the AXIS Online CD and from Axis’ Websites at http://www.cctv.axis.com/ and http://www.axis.com/ Installing the AXIS IP Installer: 1. On the AXIS Online CD, click on the Software button. 2.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Installation Important! Windows 95 only: When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the first line to: arp -s , where is the IP address of your Windows 95 host. Example: arp -s 192.16.253.80 00-40-8c-10-00-86 192.16.253.81 ping 192.16.253.80 Note: When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than usual.
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16 Installation AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Using BOOTP in UNIX Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method: 1. Append the following entry to your boot table.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Installation Verifying the Installation After assigning an IP address, verify the connection between your video server and the network. 1. Start your Web browser (see note below) and enter the name or IP address in the location/address field: Example http://videoserv/ or: http://192.16.253.80/ 2. The Welcome Page of your video server is now displayed: 3.
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18 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server This section is targeted specifically to personnel responsible for the administration of the AXIS 2400. The Administrator(s) is granted with high-level privileges denied to the ordinary user(s). Before you begin: To access the AXIS 2400 configuration pages, you must first set the Internet address as described in “Assigning an Internet Address” on page 17.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Accessing the Tools Follow the instructions below to access the Administration tools using a standard Web browser: 1. Start the Web browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2400 on the location/address field. Example http://192.16.253.80/ Important! If this is the first time you have accessed the AXIS 2400, the Welcome page will be now be displayed.
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20 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Tools Overview The table below provides a one-stop overview of the information and services available from the Administration pages: Service Administration Overview Description • The First-time Installation Wizard allows novice administrators to automatically set the most important system parameters and quickly establish an appropriate application for the system users.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Specific Settings Description Video Settings Enable/Disable the selected video source and specify which Pan Tilt driver (serial port) each connected video camera is connected to - if any. Note: Two different icons are displayed to differentiate video sources not connected to Pan Tilt devices (icon-left) from those that are (icon-right).
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22 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Designing your Application As an Administrator, you decide the general look and feel of the user interface and determine: • the appearance of the user interface • how video images are to be displayed to user(s) • the services and functions available to user(s) Click the Design Application icon within the graphic user interface to display the settings for your application.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Wizard Overview As a supplement to the information provided by the available Help, the table below provides a one-stop-reference for the parameters established by the Application Wizard: Parameter Image size Image Scale Options • Huge size (interlaced image) NTSC=704 x 480), (PAL=704 x 576) • Full size NTSC=352 x 240), (PAL=352 x 288) • Half size NTSC=176 x 112), (PAL=176 x 144) x2 or x4 Description You can adjust the size and appearance
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24 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Notes: •Scripts can be saved but are not activated in the AXIS 2400 until the Enabled button is checked. •Saving new scripts automatically removes any existing scripts previously saved with the Editor. •Saved scripts are automatically displayed when the Programming Script Editor is opened. Server Settings Click the Video Server icon within the graphic user interface to display and/or edit the Server Settings.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Important! By default, the AXIS 2400 suppor ts anonymous user access, which means that anybody on the Internet/intranet have access to the AXIS 2400 video images from a Web browser. Should you wish to restrict access to specific users, enter the user names and passwords of only those authorized users. If the anonymous user service is satisfactory to your system, simply do not add any users. Note: Only characters a - z, A - Z and 0 - 9 are valid.
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26 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Reinstating the Factory Default Settings Follow the instructions below to reinstate the factory default settings in AXIS 2400: 1. Switch off the AXIS 2400 by disconnecting the power cord. 2. Using a suitably pointed object, press and continue to hold the Control button depressed. Note: The Control Button is located between the VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4 input connectors and recessed within the product casing. 3.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server 27 Clicking the Finish button on the last page of the Wizard saves the new settings to the Video Server. Using the Detailed View Clicking the Detailed View displays the Network Settings dialog which is navigated by clicking any visible tag. From this dialog you can display, edit and refine the settings for any supported network protocol.
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Configuring the Video Server 28 AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Video Settings Each Video icon (Video 1 to Video 4) within the graphic display represents a video input to the AXIS 2400. Icons that are dull or opaque in color indicate the connected video source is not enabled; whereas, a cross x visible to the left of a video icon means that a video signal is not present at the relative input.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Input Modulation There are currently several different video transmission standards. Phase Alternating Line (PAL) modulation delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second and is the dominant television standard in Europe; whereas, NTSC delivers 525 lines of resolution at 60 half-frames per second and is the common standard in the United States. These and several derivative modulation standards are supported by the AXIS 2400.
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30 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Important! The Videmech driver is the only External Pan Tilt device (standalone device connecting to a fixed video camera without inherent PTZ support) suppor ted directly by the AXIS 2400. Unless stated to the contrary, Pan Tilt devices are assumed to be in-built within the video camera where referred to in this document.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Pan Tilt Settings Before you begin: • Ensure that your pan tilt devices are properly connected prior to proceeding with this section. Instructions for the physical connection of pan tilt devices are provided in Appendix D - The RS232 Interface. • The Pan Tilt icon is displayed within the graphic interface only after the Purpose of the relative Serial Por t has been set to Pan Tilt.
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32 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Defining Preset Positions The camera angle is controlled by Pan Tilt and Zoom control bars. Follow the instructions below to define a preset a position: 1. Click the Preset Position button. An image taken from the selected source - at its current position - is displayed in a new window. 2. Using the Pan Tilt and Zoom control bars, move the camera to the desired position. 3. Enter a descriptive name in the Current Position field. 4.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server Configuring using FTP As an alternative to configuring the AXIS 2400 using a Web browser, the configuration parameters of your unit can also be modified using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is supported by most operating environments and is useful method for quickly downloading standard pre-configurations to one or several remote video servers.
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34 Using the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Using the Video Server This section is specifically targeted at system Users; that is, personnel responsible for using the AXIS 2400 as part of an integrated surveillance system.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Using the Video Server Typical Image Styles Because the look and feel of the AXIS 2400 user interface is totally decided by your Administrator(s), the images format and page styles can vary considerably. Typical layout styles are featured below - but these examples should not be interpreted as an exhaustive library of available style formats.
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36 Using the Video Server AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Disconnected Video Sources If your Administrator(s) has configured the AXIS 2400 for Quad System display, all Disabled or Disconnected video Cameras are then displayed with an appropriate text message in the appropriate display area. Incidents to the contrary; that is, when the display is blank and without text, may indicate a break in the signal transmission and should be escalated to your system administrator immediately.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Using the Video Server Camera Positioning Although very similar, the navigational functionality is slightly different for each of the available pan tilt drivers.
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38 Appendix A - Troubleshooting AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix A - Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 2400. Fault symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided within a quick reference table. The Log File The AXIS 2400 Log file records commands executed within the unit and can prove a useful diagnostic tool when attempting to resolve any problems that might occur.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix A - Troubleshooting Examining the File The Log file can be examined directly using any text editor and typically contains the following information: Fri Apr 30 09:56:35 Info: Initialize video decoders Fri Apr 30 09:56:41 Info: Detection of color standard. Fri Apr 30 09:56:41 Info: Saa7111Decoder :: Found PAL BGHI/NTSC M. Fri Apr 30 09:56:41 Info: Detection of color standard. Fri Apr 30 09:56:42 Info: Saa7111Decoder :: Found PAL BGHI/NTSC M.
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40 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible causes The IP address is located within a different subnet. AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Remedial actions In Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, check that the IP address for your AXIS 2400 is within the same subnet as your workstation: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and "Network". 2. Specify the TCP/IP adapter and click on “Properties”. In Properties, click "IP Address". 3.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Symptoms Triggering difficulties with programming scripts Possible causes Unable to triggering on both positive and negative transitions of the Control Button and/or IO ports (double-edged triggering). Appendix A - Troubleshooting Remedial actions Repetitive trigger conditions that occur in quick succession of one another can be missed. This is because the command initiated by the first trigger event may not have been fully executed prior to the second event.
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42 Appendix B - Updating the Software AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix B - Updating the Software The AXIS 2400 server software 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 be erased and re-written. This means that you can install software updates for your AXIS 2400 as soon as they become available - without having to replace any parts.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix B - Updating the Software Before you begin: You must assign the AXIS 2400 with an IP address, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 12, before you can use this upgrading method. Follow the instructions below to upgrade your video servers using AXIS ThinWizard: 1. Click the Manage Network button in the AXIS ThinWizard main menu. 2. Select a network group from the drop-down list.
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44 Appendix C - Technical Specifications AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications System Requirements - The AXIS 2400 uses the standard Internet TCP/IP suite ofh protocols and can be used with most operating systems: Windows 95, 98 and NT as well as Linux, UNIX, Mac and several others. The only software required is an Internet browser, Netscape 4.x or Internet Explorer* 4.x, or higher. *Requires AXIS Camera Control Software.
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AXIS 2400 User’s Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Metrics: - Height: 1.7” (4.2 cm), Width: 5.7” (14.5 cm), Length: 8.7” (22.0 cm), Weight: 1.7 lb. (0.8 kg), excl. psu. Hardware - ²ARTPEC-1 compression chip, ERAX-100, 32 bit RISC, 100 MIPS CPU, 16 Mbyte RAM, 2 Mbytes FLASH PROM. Power - 3 alternative power sources: External power supply 12V AC, 9.
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46 Appendix C - Technical Specifications AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Dimensions - All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual 47 Appendix D - The RS232 Interface As a complement to the information provided in Pan Tilt Settings, on page 31, this appendix discusses the functionality of the RS232 serial interface and provides detailed instructions on how to install a standalone Pan/Tilt device to the AXIS 2400 Video Server.
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48 Appendix D - The RS232 Interface AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Camera Positioning The AXIS 2400 can control the position of connected cameras in three different ways: • Pan Tilt Control using the Web Administration Tools: where, the position of the selected video camera is controlled using a standard Web browser. • Generic Control using CGI parameters: enter the positioning data as a CGI command directly into your Web browser Location/Address (URL).
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Supported Pan Tilt Drivers A comprehensive list of supported drivers with their associated settings is provided below: Driver Canon Settings • No settings Only one camera can be connected. Sony G20/G21/D30/D31 • Select the deviceID corresponding to the device connected to the camera. Videmech • Up to four devices can be connected, either directly to the RS485 connector in the terminal block or via an RS485 adapter in a RS232 port.
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50 Appendix D - The RS232 Interface AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Pan Tilt using HTTP The AXIS 2400 supports input/output operations on the Pan/Tilt port via the HTTP protocol. The functionality can be used for adjusting the video camera position or for controlling a simple device, such as a relay switch. The schematic diagram below illustrates the logical elements for such a configuration:.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual 51 Pan Tilt using the TCP Protocol Instead of using a specific Pan/Tilt driver, the camera position can be controlled using a TCP client application such as Visual Basic. The schematic diagram below illustrates the logical elements for such a configuration:. Fixed Camera Computer 1 TCP Application e.g.
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52 Appendix E - CGI Parameters AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix E - CGI Parameters The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is a standard for interfacing external applications with information servers, such as HTTP or Web servers. A CGI program within the AXIS 2400 allows you to define special video image features within an embedded URL request. You generate CGI parameter requests in the form of query strings appended to the URL of the AXIS 2400.
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AXIS 2400 User’s Manual Appendix E - CGI Parameters CGI Parameters for Pan Tilt and Zoom Control Use the following syntax for creating CGI parameters to control Pan Tilt devices: http:///cgi-bin/control? =[&=...] This table lists the CGI parameters for Pan Tilt requests: Parameter/Syntax move= pan= tilt= rpan= rtilt= zoom= Description Moves the Pan/Tilt device 5 degrees in the specified direction.
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54 Appendix E - CGI Parameters AXIS 2400 Administration Manual CGI Parameters for Input/Output Operations For HTTP input/output operations on the Pan/Tilt port, use this syntax: http:///cgi-bin/control?= [&=...] This table lists the CGI parameters for input/output operations Parameter/Syntax Description dataout= Writes the specified data string to the Pan/Tilt serial port. Maximum 128 bytes.
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AXIS 2400 User’s Manual Appendix E - CGI Parameters An HTML page for reading and writing to the Pan/Tilt port:
HTTP Input/Output Test Page HTTP Input/Output Test Page
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56 Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block A 16-pin terminal block connector is provided for auxiliary IO connections to the AXIS 2400. This appendix describes the additional functionality that this port provides. Physical Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The Terminal Block connector provides the interface to one relay switch output, four digital photo-coupled inputs, RS 485 interface and auxiliary power.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block Note: Axis do not provide application software for this connector, but encourage Administrators and development partners to configure their own applications and determine how this connector is best utilized. We would be par ticularly pleased to learn of any interesting applications that you might develop! For compatible replacement connectors, contact http://www.phoenixcontact.com, quoting: MC1.5/8-ST-3.
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58 Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Controlling and Monitoring IO Files The status of the input/output interface can be monitored and controlled by the IO software within your AXIS 2400. From your Web browser, you can access the IO control file in order to either drive the relay output or monitor the status of the digital inputs.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block Digital Inputs The four digital inputs make it possible to trigger your snapshots on chosen events. However, you must use a preprogramming script to implement this functionality. See “CRON Script” on page 53. By connecting a digital microcircuit to a particular door for example, it is possible to take a snapshot on each occasion that it opens or closes.
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60 Appendix G - Camera Applications AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix G - Camera Applications The AXIS 2400 offers living video over the network for enhancing and modernizing traditional CCTV and video surveillance systems... and much more. Whereas traditional security systems often limit camera access to a specific monitor; the AXIS 2400 allows industrial and security surveillance over a secure intranet network and even allows you to broadcast live images over the Internet.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix G - Camera Applications Client Applications Aside from the preconfigured applications included as standard in the AXIS 2400; there are a whole host of other exciting applications that have already been developed, tested and implemented by other developers using Axis’ Network products.
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62 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H- The Programming Script Administrators and developers wishing to create a special level of customization within their applications can create their scripts using a the product scripting language in an ordinary text editor. This appendix details the AXIS 2400 pre-programming commands within the context of genuine scripts that have been created, tested and implemented into proper user applications.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script -message Specifies the message that will be sent to the remote host. The message must be surrounded by quotation marks. Hexadecimal coded messages must be preceded by \0x, e.g. "\0x04" for the non-printed character EOT. To include a quotation mark, it must be preceded by a backslash, e.g. \". Example # This command will send the message "Alarm # "0013" from AXIS 2400" to the remote host when # input port 1 goes high.
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64 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Example 1 # At startup, this command will initiate one # buffer for camera 1 with 25 fullsize.jpg images # and one buffer for camera 2 with 5 hugesize.jpg # images. * * * * * BOOT: buffer_init 1,2,25:2,3,5; % Example 2 # This command will clear the buffer every Sunday. 00**0*: buffer_init; % buffer_start The buffer_start command stores snapshots in a specific image buffer.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script -interval Specifies the time interval between consecutive snapshots. If omitted, new snapshots will be generated without any delay. Format: hms. -duration Specifies the total time for the command to run. If omitted, the buffer_start command will be issued only once. Format: hms.
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66 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Example 3 # At startup, the buffer is initialized to hold 15 # fullsize.jpg images. New images are captured once # every second until another buffer_start or # buffer_stop command is issued. * * * * * BOOT : buffer_init 1,2,15; buffer_start -src fullsize.jpg -interval s1 -duration inf; % # When port 1 is triggered, additional 5 images are # captured before the buffer is locked.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script Specifies the number of images to be stored in the buffer. This setting will override the duration. The maximum number of images is specified by the buffer_init command. Example # This command initiates the buffer to hold 60 # halfsize.jpg and 5 hugesize.jpg images. New images # are captured until the buffer_start command is # interrupted. * * * * * BOOT : buffer_init 1,1,60:1,3,5; buffer_start -src halfsize.
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68 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Syntax ftp [-host HOST] [-user USERNAME] [-pass PASSWORD] [-src SOURCEFILE] [-dest DESTINATIONFILE] [-temp TEMPORARY_DESTINATION_NAME] [-loop LOOPTIME] [-time TOTALTIME] [-cam CAMERANUMBER] [-buffer BUFFERTYPE]; Options -host -user -pass -src -dest Specifies the name or IP address of the remote host. If specifying the name, performance will be slightly decreased due to the DNS lookup.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script $d The current day of the month in the range 01-31. $n The current month in the range 01-12. $y The current year without the century in the range 00-99. $Y The current year including the century. $rS-E -temp -loop -time -cam Inserts an index number starting from number S through all the numbers including the number E. If you leave out number E, it will be interpreted as a very large number.
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70 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Example 1 # This command will log in as "elvis" with the # password "presley" on the host with the Internet # address 123.123.123.123, download a hugesize # image with the name "king.jpg" and put # it in the directory "/home/elvis" on the remote # host. During download, the file name "tmp.jpg" # will be used. *****: ftp -host 123.123.123.123 -user elvis -pass presley -src hugesize.jpg -dest /home/elvis/king.jpg -temp tmp.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script Syntax log [MESSAGE]; Options [MESSAGE] The message string must be surrounded by quotation marks. Example: # This command will write a message to the log file # when someone presses the Control button on the # camera server front panel. * * * * * /B : log "The Control button was pressed." ; % mail This command uses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) for sending images and files from your AXIS 2400 to e-mail addresses.
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72 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Example 1 # This command will send an e-mail with the # subject "Hello" and the attached file # fullsize.jpg to someone@company.com *****: mail -s Hello -a fullsize.jpg -t someone@company.com; % Example 2 # This command will send an e-mail with the # subject "This "fullsize.jpg" was sent from my # AXIS 2400" to two recipients. *****: mail -s "This \"fullsize.jpg\" was sent from my AXIS 2400" -a fullsize.jpg -t someone@axis.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix H-The Programming Script -preset -cam -zoom -move -pan -tilt Specifies the preset position, i.e. 1-10. Note that camera source must be defined on the Configuration - Preset Position page. Specifies the camera source, i.e. 1 - 5. If omitted, the default camera will be used. This is the camera defined as default on the Configuration - Video page. Specifies the zoom value of the selected camera source, i.e. 1 - 999.
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74 Appendix H-The Programming Script AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Options Reinitiates the AXIS 2400 protocols. -hard Performs a complete reboot of the AXIS 2400. -soft Example # This command will reset the AXIS 2400 hardware # once a day. 00***: reset -hard; % sleep This command adds a pause to the programming script execution. The command is typically used if you want to assure that the previous command is finished before continuing the script.
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AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Index Index A Administration tools 19 alert, Programming script 62 anonymous user access 25 ARP 13, 14, 15, 40 AXIS IP Installer 13 AXIS Online CD 5 B bad snapshot images 41 BOOTP 13, 16 buffer_init, Programming script 63 buffer_start,Programming script 64 buffer_stop, Programming script 66 C Camera applications 60 CGI Parameters input/output operations 54 preset positions 55 compression 28 configuration administration 19 FTP 33 Configuring 18 D Digital inputs 59 DNS server
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76 Index RS232 connector diagram 47 RS232 serial interface 47 S serial interface 47 Server password 19 Server push 40 sleep, Programming script 74 T TCP input/output operations 51 technical specifications 44 time stamp Programming script 68 triggering snapshots 59 troubleshooting 38, 52 U UNIX 15 Upgrading the software using FTP 43 W Welcome page 17 AXIS 2400 Administration Manual
