Axis P1311 User manual

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AXIS P1311 Network Camera

About this Document
This document includes instructions for installing the
AXIS P1311 on your network. Previous experience of
networking will be beneficial when installing the
product.
Legal Considerations
Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws
that vary from country to country. Check the laws in
your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes.
This product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license and
(1) MPEG-4 decoder license. To purchase further
licenses, contact your reseller.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate
the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to
an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult
your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with
this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his/her own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B
of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity
according to EN55024 residential and commercial
industry.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard
of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used
near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and
use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Australia - This electronic device meets the
requirements of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard AS/NZS
CISPR22:2002.
Korea - - Class B: As this equipment has obtained EMC
registration for household use, it can be used in any area
including residential areas.
Equipment Modifications
This equipment must be installed and used in strict
accordance with the instructions given in the user
documentation. This equipment contains no
user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment
changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable
regulatory certifications and approvals.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this
document. Please inform your local Axis office of any
inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB
cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make
changes to the product and documentation without
prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to the material
contained within this document, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible
for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
RoHS
This product complies with both the European
RoHS directive, 2002/95/EC, and the Chinese
RoHS regulations, ACPEIP.
WEEE Directive
The European Union has enacted a Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is
applicable in the European Union member
states.
The WEEE marking on this product (see right) or its
documentation indicates that the product must not be
disposed of together with household waste. To prevent
possible harm to human health and/or the environment,
the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further
information on how to dispose of this product correctly,
contact the product supplier, or the local authority
responsible for waste disposal in your area.
Business users should contact the product supplier for
information on how to dispose of this product correctly.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial
waste. For more information, visit
www.axis.com/techsup/.
Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please
contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be
answered immediately, your reseller will forward your
queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a
rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you
can:
• download user documentation and firmware updates
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support by logging in to your
private support area.
The AXIS P1311 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery, for
more information please see page 85.

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AXIS P1311
Installation Guide
This installation guide provides instructions for installing an AXIS P1311 on your network. For all
other aspects of using the product, please see the User’s Manual, available on the CD included in
this package, or from www.axis.com
Installation steps
Follow these steps to install the AXIS P1311 on your local network (LAN):
1. Check the package contents against the list below.
2. Hardware overview. See page 4.
3. Install the hardware. See page 5.
4. Assign an IP address. See page 6
5. Set the password. See page 9
Package contents
Item Models/variants/notes
Network camera AXIS P1311
Indoor power supply
(country specific)
Europe/UK
Australia
USA/Japan
Argentina
Korea
Power block connector 2-pin connector block to provide power to external devices connector
Terminal block connector 4-pin connector block for connecting external devices to the I/O terminal
connector
Camera stand Supplied with mounting screws
CD AXIS Network Video Product CD, including product documentation, installation
tools and other software
Printed Materials AXIS P1311 Installation Guide
Axis Warranty Document
Extra serial number label
Important!
This product must be used in
compliance with local laws and
regulations.

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Hardware overview
Dimensions
HxWxD = 45.7 x 77.6 x 199.2 mm (1.8" x 3.1" x 7.8")
Weight = 584g (1.29 lb) (power supply not included)
Network Connector (PoE)
Focus pullerStatus indicator
Internal microphone
Power LED
Network LED
Serial number
Underside
Rear panel
Control button
I/O terminal connector
Power connector
Back focus screw
Audio in Audio out
SD memory card slot

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Install the hardware
Connect the cables
1. Connect the camera to the network using a shielded network cable.
2. Optionally connect external input/output devices, e.g. alarm devices. See page 6 for information
on the terminal connector pins.
3. Optionally connect an active speaker and/or external microphone.
4. Connect power, using one of the methods listed below:
• The supplied power connector.
• PoE (Power over Ethernet). If available, this is automatically detected when the network
cable is connected (see above).
5. Check that the indicator LEDs indicate the correct conditions. See the table on page 16 for
further details. Note that some LEDs can be disabled and may be unlit.
!IMPORTANT! - The casing of the AXIS P1311 is not approved for outdoor use - the
product may only be installed in indoor environments.

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Assign an IP address
Most networks today have a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to connected
devices. If your network does not have a DHCP server the AXIS P1311 will use 192.168.0.90 as the
default IP address.
AXIS IP Utility and AXIS Camera Management are recommended methods for setting an IP
address in Windows. These free applications are available on the Axis Network Video Product CD
supplied with this product, or they can be downloaded from www.axis.com/techsup. Depending on
the number of cameras you wish to install, use the method that suits you best.
Notes:
• If assigning the IP address fails, check that there is no firewall blocking the operation.
• For other methods of assigning or discovering the IP address of the AXIS P1311 (e.g. in other operating
systems) see page 13.
Method Recommended for Operating system
AXIS IP Utility
See page 7
Single camera
Small installations
Windows
AXIS Camera Management
See page 8
Multiple cameras
Large installations
Installation on a different subnet
Windows 2000
Windows XP Pro
Windows 2003 Server
Windows Vista

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AXIS IP Utility - single camera/small installation
AXIS IP Utility automatically discovers and displays Axis devices on your network. The application
can also be used to manually assign a static IP address.
Note that the computer running AXIS IP Utility must be on the same network segment (physical
subnet) as the AXIS P1311.
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the AXIS P1311 is connected to the network and that power has been applied.
2. Start AXIS IP Utility.
3. When the AXIS P1311 appears in the window, double-click to open its home page.
4. See page 9 for instructions on how to assign the password.
Set the IP address manually (optional)
1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment as your computer.
2. Select AXIS P1311 in the list.
3. Click the button Assign new IP address to selected device and enter the IP address.
4. Click the Assign button and proceed according to instructions.
5. Click the Home Page button to access the camera’s web pages.
6. See page 9 for instructions on how to set the password.

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AXIS Camera Management - multiple cameras/large installations
AXIS Camera Management can automatically discover multiple Axis devices, show connection
status, manage firmware upgrades and set IP addresses..
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the camera is connected to the network and that power has been applied.
2. Start AXIS Camera Management. When AXIS P1311 appears in the window, right-click the link
and select Live View Home Page.
3. See page 9 for instructions on how to set the password.
Assign an IP address in a single device
1. Select AXIS P1311 in AXIS Camera Management and click the
Assign IP button.
2. Select Assign the following IP address and enter the IP
address, the subnet mask and default router for the device.
3. Click OK.
Assign IP addresses in multiple devices
AXIS Camera Management speeds up the process of assigning IP
addresses to multiple devices, by suggesting IP addresses from a
specified range.
1. Select the devices you wish to configure and click the Assign
IP button.
2. Select Assign the following IP address range and enter the
range of IP addresses, the subnet mask and default router for
the devices.
3. Click OK.

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Set the password
To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user root must be set. This
is done in the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog, which is displayed when the AXIS P1311 is
accessed for the first time.
To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the root password, this can be done via an
encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below).
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown
below.
To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:
1. Click the Create self-signed certificate button.
2. Provide the requested information and click OK. The certificate is created and the password can
now be set securely. All traffic to and from the AXIS P1311 is encrypted from this point on.
3. Enter a password and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now
been configured.
4. To log in, enter the user name “root” in the dialog as requested.
Note: The default administrator user name root cannot be deleted.
5. Enter the password as set above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS P1311 must be
reset to the factory default settings. See page 17.
6. If required, click Yes to install AMC (AXIS Media Control), which allows viewing of the video
stream in Internet Explorer. You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.
7. The Live View page of the AXIS P1311 is displayed, with links to the Setup tools, which allow
you to customize the camera
To configure the password directly
via an unencrypted connection, enter
the password here.
To create an HTTPS connection, start
by clicking this button.

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Notes:
• HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web
browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information.
• The default administrator user root cannot be deleted.
• If the password for root is lost or forgotten, the AXIS P1311 must be reset to the factory default settings.
See page 17
Setup - Provides all the tools for configuring
the camera to requirements.
Help - Displays
online help on all
aspects of using
the camera.

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Adjust the image and focus with Focus Assistant
To focus the AXIS P1311 using the Focus Assistant
follow the instructions below.
1. Power-on the AXIS P1311 and wait about
1 minute.
2. Either mount or place the camera so that it
cannot be moved. See the notes below.
3. Set the camera to its extreme distant-focus
position by loosening the focus puller and
turning the lens fully clockwise.
4. Press and quickly release the Control button.
When the Status LED flashes green, the Focus
Assistant is enabled.
If the Status LED flashes either red or yellow
before you are able to adjust the lens, skip to
step 7 to exit the Focus Assistant and repeat
steps 3 -7. See the notes below.
5. Gently turn the lens anti-clockwise until it
stops. Do not force the lens too far or it will
separate from the camera.
6. Finally, turn the lens slowly clockwise until
the status indictor flashes green (not red or
yellow).
7. To exit the Focus Assistant, press the control
button again.
8. Retighten the focus puller.
9. Open the Live View page in your web browser
and check the quality of the image.
Notes:
• If the view in front of the camera changes during adjustment (e.g., a finger or other object is placed in front
of the lens, or if the camera is moved), steps 3 -7 will have to be repeated.
• If the control button is not released within two seconds, AXIS Dynamic DNS Service is enabled instead of
the Focus Assistant.
Focus pullerStatus indicator
Control button

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Adjusting the back focus
The back focus of the AXIS P1311 is set at the
factory and does not need adjustment.
However, the back focus might need to be adjusted
when attaching a new lens that has specifications
that are different from the original lens.
Notes:
• Turning the screw clockwise moves the sensor away
from the lens by 0.5 mm/r.
• Do not turn the screw beyond the end stop since it
can damage the camera.
Back focus screw

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Other methods of setting the IP address
The table below shows the other methods available for setting or discovering the IP address. All
methods are enabled by default, and all can be disabled.
Set the IP address with ARP/Ping
1. Acquire a free static IP address on the same network segment your computer is connected to.
2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the AXIS P1311 label.
3. Open a command prompt on your computer and enter the following commands:
4. Check that the network cable is connected to the AXIS P1311 and then start/restart the AXIS
P1311, by disconnecting and reconnecting power. If PoE is used, start/restart the AXIS P1311 by
disconnecting and then reconnecting the network cable.
5. Close the command prompt when you see ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125:...’ or similar.
6. In your browser, type in http://<IP address> in the Location/Address field and press Enter on
your keyboard.
Notes:
• To open a command prompt in Windows: from the Start menu, select Run... and type cmd. Click OK.
• To use the ARP command on a Mac OS X, use the Terminal utility in Application > Utilities.
Use in operating
system
Notes
UPnP™
Windows When enabled on your computer, the camera is automatically
detected and added to “My Network Places.”
Bonjour MAC OSX
(10.4 or later)
Applicable to browsers with support for Bonjour. Navigate to the
Bonjour bookmark in your browser (e.g. Safari) and click on the
link to access the camera’s web pages.
AXIS Dynamic DNS
Service
All A free service from Axis that allows you to quickly and simply
install your camera. Requires an Internet connection with no
HTTP proxy. See www.axiscam.net for more information.
ARP/Ping All See below. The command must be issued within 2 minutes of
connecting power to the camera.
View DHCP server
admin pages
All To view the admin pages for the network DHCP server, see the
server’s own documentation.
Windows syntax Windows example
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP Address> arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax UNIX/Linux/Mac example
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP Address> arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00
temp
ping -s 408 192.168.0.125

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Unit connectors
Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet. Using shielded
cables is recommended.
Power connector - 2-pin connector block used for power input.
Audio in - 3.5mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from
a stereo signal).
Audio out - Audio output (line level) that can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an
active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. A stereo
connector must be used for the audio out.
SDHC memory card slot - The high capacity SD memory card can be used for local recording with
removable storage.
To insert an SD card, lift the SD card cover on the rear of the AXIS P1311, and carefully insert the
SD card into its slot.
To remove an SD card lift the cover and gently push the card in and release it. The SD card will back
out of the slot where it can then be removed.
Function Pin number Description
GND 1 Ground
DC Power 2 Power input 8-20V DC, max 2.8W.
1
2
SD memory card slot

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I/O terminal connector - Used in applications for e.g. motion
detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm
notifications. In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin, It
provides the interface to:
• 1 transistor output - For connecting external devices
such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be
activated by the VAPIX Application Programming
Interface (API), by the output buttons on the Live
View page or by an Event Type. The output will show
as active (shown under Events > Port Status) if the alarm device is activated.
• 1 digital input - An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an
open and closed circuit, for example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detec-
tors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes active
(shown under Events > Port Status).
The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the
AXIS P1311.
Function Pin Notes Specifications
GND 1 Ground
3.3V DC
Power
2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
Max load = 50mA
Digital
Input
3 Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating
(unconnected) to deactivate.
Min. input = -40V DC
Max. input= +40V DC
Digital
Output
4 Uses an open-drain NFET transistor with the source
connected to GND. If used with an external relay, a
diode must be connected in parallel with the load,
for protection against voltage transients.
Max. load =100 mA
Max. voltage = + 40V DC
Pin 3
Pin 4 Pin 2
Pin 1
1
2
E.g. push button
3
4
3.3V
max. 50mA
D
S
G

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LED indicators
Status LED for lens adjustment
LED Color Indication
Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Unlit No network connection.
Status Green Steady green for normal operation.
Note: The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation, or to
flash only when the camera is accessed. To configure, go to Setup > System
Options > LED settings. See the online help files for more information.
Amber Steady during startup, during reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Red Slow flash for failed upgrade.
Power Green Normal operation.
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
Status LED Color Indication
Green Step 4: Focus Assistant is enabled
Step 6: The lens is optimally adjusted
Amber Step 4: The Camera has been moved, or an object has been inserted in front of
the lens. Exit and restart the Focus Assistant.
Step 6: The lens is less optimally adjusted
Red Step 4: The Camera has been moved, or an object has been inserted in front of
the lens. Exit and restart the Focus Assistant.
Step 6: The lens is poorly adjusted

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Resetting to the factory default settings
This will reset all parameters, including the IP address, to the Factory Default settings:
1. Disconnect the power from the AXIS P1311, or if PoE is used disconnect the network cable.
2. Press and hold the Control button and reconnect power or the network cable if PoE is used.
3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status indicator displays amber (this may take up to
15 seconds).
4. Release the Control button. When the Status indicator displays green (which can take up to 1
minute) the process is complete and the network camera has been reset.
5. Re-assign the IP address, using one of the methods described in this document.
It is also possible to reset parameters to the original factory default settings via the web interface.
For more information, please see the online help or the user’s manual.
Accessing the camera from the Internet
Once installed, your AXIS P1311 is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera
from the Internet, network routers must be configured to allow incoming traffic, which is usually
done on a specific port
• HTTP port (default port 80) for viewing and configuration
• RTSP port (default port 554) for viewing H.264 video streams
Please refer to the documentation for your router for further instructions. For more information on
this and other topics, visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup
Further information
The user’s manual is available from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com or from the Axis Network
Video Product CD supplied with this product.
Tip!
Visit www.axis.com/techsup to check if there is updated firmware available for your AXIS
P1311. To see the currently installed firmware version, see the About web page in the
product’s Setup tools.


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AXIS P1311
Guide d'installation
Ce guide d'installation explique comment installer l'AXIS P1311 sur votre réseau. Pour toute autre
question concernant l’utilisation du produit, reportez-vous au Manuel de l’utilisateur du produit,
que vous trouverez sur le CD joint ou sur le site www.axis.com
Procédure d’installation
Procédez comme suit pour installer l’AXIS P1311 sur votre réseau local :
1. Vérification du contenu de l’emballage par rapport à la liste ci-dessous.
2. Vue d’ensemble du matériel. Reportez-vous à la page 20.
3. Installation du matériel. Reportez-vous à la page 21.
4. Attribution d’une adresse IP. Reportez-vous à la
page 22.
5. Configuration du mot de passe. Reportez-vous à la
page 25.
Contenu de l'emballage
Article Modèles/variantes/remarques
Caméra réseau AXIS P1311
Alimentation d'intérieur
(différentes versions pour
différents pays)
Europe/Royaume-Uni
Australie
États-Unis/Japon
Argentine
Corée
Connecteur d´alimentation Bloc de connexion à 2 broches utilisé pour alimenter la caméra via une
batterie par exemple.
Bloc de connexion pour
terminaux
Bloc de connexion à 4 broches pour le raccordement d'équipements externes
au connecteur pour terminaux E/S
Socle de caméra Fourni avec les vis de fixation
CD CD du produit de vidéo sur IP AXIS comprenant la documentation, les outils
d'installation et les autres logiciels
Documentation AXIS P1311 Guide d’installation
Document de garantie d'Axis
Étiquette de numéro de série supplémentaire
Important !
Ce produit doit être utilisé
conformément aux lois et
dispositions locales en vigueur.

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Vue d’ensemble du matériel
Dimensions
H x L x P = 45,7 x 77,6 x 199,2 mm
Poids = 584 g (bloc d'alimentation exclu)
Connecteur réseau (PoE)
Dispositif de mise au point
Indicateur d’état
Microphone interne
Voyant
d’alimentation
Voyant de réseau
Numéro de série
Dessous
Panneau arrière
Bouton de
commande
Connecteur pour terminaux E/S
Connecteur d’alimentation
Vis de foyer arrière
Entrée audio Sortie audio
Logement de carte mémoire SD
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