Axis 2460 User manual

AXIS 2460 Network DVR
Digital video. Recorded locally. Viewed globally.
n Stores important video for longer
using revolutionary APViS Technology
n Fault tolerant system with data base mirroring
and distributed video storage
n Self-contained and self-maintained system
n Simultaneous viewing, recording,
playback, and administration via web browser
n Support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom units
Sophisticated, flexible yet brilliant in its simplicity, the
awardwinning AXIS 2460 Network DVR takes digital video
recording to a completely new level of advancement. Connect
it directly to a TCP/IP network and remotely access digital
video and system administration tools, using a standard web
browser. Accommodating up to four analog cameras with or
without Pan/Tilt/Zoom, it has its own built-in web server and
is completely self-maintained. No need for tapes, tangles or
expensive maintenance!
Retaining important video sequences for longer than any other
DVR solution, the AXIS 2460 offers an almost inexhaustible
local recording resource for security video —using revolutionary
APViS™ (Axis Prioritized Video Storage) technology*.
Used as a single stand-alone system for a small business, or
as an autonomous component within a globally distributed
video surveillance system, the AXIS 2460 is perfect for use
within large retail chains, franchise operations, or any business
that requires convenient network access to live or recorded
surveillance video.
*Patented

Stores important video for longer
Secure Storage. Secure Video.
Older video recordings can contain vital visual evidence. But when
the hard disk in any conventional DVR is full, it is simply the oldest
recordings that are indiscriminately erased in order to make room
for new ones. It’s standard FIFO logic: the First image In is the First
one Out. But, is this really the smartest way of managing modern
surveillance video?
Using innovative APViS technology, the AXIS 2460 Network DVR
makes more efficient use of valuable disk space to preserve video
recordings for longer. Flexible event management makes it possible
to define up to 100 separate events, combine scheduling with alarm
inputs, and by intelligently using event and alarm data, it cleverly
differentiate between ‘important’ and ‘less important’ video.
Using these criteria, the AXIS 2460 is able to store top priority
video sequences at their original recording rate up to four times
longer than any conventional FIFO storage solution — and up to
sixteen times longer using an incrementally reducing framerate. In
practical terms, this can be the dramatic difference between having
the evidence — and not having it!
Example
The graph below displays typical storage times for APViS ‘Extended’
recording mode versus conventional ‘FIFO’ storage, based on the
following configuration:
 Original recording frame rate = 10 fps
 Average image size = 8kB
 1 x camera
 4 x 40GB IDE HD
 Continuous low priority recording, and a single top priority
alarm recording with 30 minute duration
In security applications, consistent quality of the recorded image
is vital. With three different resolutions available per connected
camera, the AXIS 2460 records in Motion JPEG format and
guarantees consistent high-quality on each and every image.
The unique use of database mirroring and distributed video storage
on all available hard disks allows the AXIS 2460 to tolerate hard disk
failure without losing vital parts of video recordings. The practical
implication of hard disk failure is a relative reduction in the frame
rate of the recordings.
AXIS 2460 has three levels of user/password protection, with built-
in firewall functionality based on IP filtering for secure remote
system access over TCP/IP networks.
Innovative APViS™

Stand-alone or components within globally distributed systems
A globally distributed system comprising several AXIS 2460 Network DVRs
Flexible Network Configuration
With over 90% of archived video recordings often never even
looked at, decentralized video recording avoids unnecessary
network utilization and makes sense when network bandwidth is
limited.
An AXIS 2460 Network DVR has its own built-in web server and
is securely accessed from any remote geographical location using
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
By deploying a single AXIS 2460 in each remote site, organizations
now have the opportunity to build large globally distributed video
storage systems, whereby users can view video and control Pan/
Tilt/Zoom as well as managing recorded material from anywhere
over TCP/IP networks.

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General Features
• Simultaneous live remote viewing, recording,
playback and administration via a web browser
• Consistent high-quality digital images that do
not deteriorate with age
• Continuous, event/alarm, manual and scheduled
recording modes
• Snapshots and AVI extraction to PC hard disk or
any preferred digital media
• Self-maintained system requires no physical
intervention during normal operation
• Self-contained system requires no additional
software components
• Support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom units, see
www.axis.com for more information
• Quad view display
• User-selectable settings for frame rate,
compression and resolution
• Event notification via e-mail
• Pre-alarm buffer and recording duration settings
System Requirements
• Ethernet network or supported v.90 compatible
modem
• Internet Explorer 5.x or higher
• Supports standard Internet TCP/IP protocols
and can be used with: Windows NT/2000, Me,
and XP
System
• 100baseTX Fast Ethernet or 10baseT Ethernet
• CPU: AXIS ETRAX 100 LX 32 bit RISC processor
• Flash memory: 4 MB
• RAM: 32 MB
• Based on Linux version 2.4 operating system
• Shipped with optional 0, 2 or 4 IDE hard disks
Installation
• Physical network connection using RJ-45
twisted pair cable
• Installs directly to NTSC or PAL video cameras
using BNC connectors
Software Updates
• Flash memory allows central and remote
software updates over the network using FTP
over TCP/IP. Software upgrades available from
Axis’ web site at: www.axis.com
Front Panel Control And Indicators
LED Indicators
• 4 x video indicators, 4 x alarm active indicators,
1 x power indicator, 1 x status indicator, 1 x
disk activity indicator and 1 x network activity
indicator
Push-button Controls
• 1 soft power on/off button
Resolution
• QCIF: 176 x 120 (NTSC), 176 x 144 (PAL)
• CIF: 352 x 240 (NTSC), 352 x 288 (PAL)
• 4CIF: 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL)
Recording Frame Rate
• 1 camera: CIF, normal compression:
30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL)
• 4 cameras: CIF, normal compression:
30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL)*
*Total number of frames with connecting
cameras synchronized
Security
• User level password protection
• Built-in firewall functionality based on IP
filtering protects against illicit use from
unauthorised computers
Storage Capacity
• Up to 160 GB (4 x max 40 GB HD)r
• Storage duration dependent on image settings
• Recording availability at CIF resolution, with
respect to the available APViS recording and
compression modes, are provided below:
Connections
Network Connector
• RJ-45 connection to 10/100Mbit
Ethernet networks
Video Inputs
• 4 x composite video inputs with loop/through
connector, selectable 75 ohm, Hi Z termination
• Autosensing for NTSC and PAL
• 4 x BNC video loop-through ports
I/O
• Single Terminal Block Connector
• 4 x opto-isolated alarm inputs
• 1 x output relay
Serial Connector
• 9 pin D-SUB RS-232 max 115 Kbps
• 9 pin D-SUB RS-232 or RS-485/422
max 115 Kbps, half duplex
Power
• 115/230V AC, 50/60 Hz, Max 1A (typically 60W)
Operating Conditions
• Temperature 41-104˚F (5-40˚C)
• Humidity 20-80% RHG Included
Dimensions and Weight
• Physical Dimensions: 16.9” x 12.6” x 3.9”,
430 x 320 x 100 mm
• Delivered with brackets for 19” rack mount
• Weight: No disks – 15.4 Ibs (7 kg),
2 disks – 18.1 Ibs (8.2 kg),
4 disks – 20.7 Ibs (9.4 kg)
Approvals
EMC
• EN55022 Class B, EN55024
• FCC Class A
•
Safety
• EN60950, C-UL Listed
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Technical Specification - AXIS 2460 Network DVR
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Filesize
Recording availability at CIF resolution
Compression Extended Ext. Long
High
Normal
Low
(Based on 4 x 40 GB HD model, recording from 4 cameras at 1 fps/each)
Normal
8 kB
13 kB
17 kB
45 days
27 days
20 days
96 days
57 days
42 days
253 days
149 days
110 days