Axis P1355-E User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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AXIS P1355-E Network Camera
AXIS P1357-E Network Camera

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 one
(1) AAC decoder license. To purchase further licenses,
contact your reseller.
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Microsoft, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, Real, SMPTE,
QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered
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United States and other countries. Axis Communications AB
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment has been designed and tested to fulfill
applicable standards for:
• Radio frequency emission when installed according to the
instructions and used in its intended environment.
• Immunity to electrical and electromagnetic phenomena
when installed according to the instructions and used in
its intended environment.
USA - This equipment has been tested using a shielded
network cable (STP) and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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,
This product fulfills the requirements for immunity
according to EN 55024 residential and commercial
environments.
Australia - This digital equipment fulfills the
requirements for RF emission according to the Class B limit
of AS/NZS CISPR 22.
Japan - この装置は、クラスB 情報技術装置です。
この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目 的として
いますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機
に近接して使用されると、 受信障害を引き起こすこ
とがあります。 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱い
をして下さい。
Safety
This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 and
IEC/EN/UL 60950-22, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.
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. This product is only to
be used for its intended purpose.
RoHS
This product complies with 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.
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.
• chat with Axis support staff (selected countries only)
• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
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Safeguards
Please read through this Installation Guide carefully before installing the Axis product. Keep the
Installation Guide for further reference.
• Store the Axis product in a dry and ventilated environment.
• Avoid exposing the Axis product to vibration, shocks or heavy pressure. Do not install the
product on unstable brackets, unstable or vibrating surfaces or walls, since this could cause
damage to the product.
• Only use applicable tools when installing the Axis product; excessive force could cause
damage to the product.
• Do not use chemicals, caustic agents, or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Use only accessories that comply with technical specification of the product. These can be
provided by Axis or a third party.
• Use only spare parts provided by or recommended by Axis.
• Do not attempt to repair the product by yourself, contact Axis or your Axis reseller for ser-
vice matters.
• This Axis product shall be used in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• The Axis product should be installed by a trained professional. Observe relevant national
and local regulations for the installation.
Transportation
• When transporting the Axis product, use the original packaging or equivalent to prevent
damage to the product.

Battery Replacement
This Axis product uses a 3.0 V CR2032 lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time
clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery
power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message will
appear when the battery needs replacing. The battery should not be replaced unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, please contact www.axis.com/techsup for assistance.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Risk of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as recommended by the manufacturer.

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AXIS P1355-E, AXIS P1357-E
Installation Guide
This installation guide provides instructions for installing an AXIS P1355-E/P1357-E Network
Camera on your network. For all other aspects of using the product, see the User Manual, available
at www.axis.com
Installation steps
1. Check the package contents against the list below.
2. Hardware overview. See page 6
3. Install the hardware. See page 8.
4. Access the video stream. See page 12.
5. Adjust zoom and focus. See page 12
Package contents
Item Models/variants/notes
Network camera AXIS P1355-E/AXIS P1357-E
Power block connector 2-pin connector block to provide power to the camera from a DC power source
(only for indoor variant)
Terminal block connector 4-pin connector block for connecting external devices to the I/O terminal
connector
2x terminal connector 2-pin STR 2.5mm BP AB
Wall bracket Wall bracket with internal cable channel
Tools Torx T20 screwdriver
Allen key
CD Installation and Management Software CD
Printed Materials AXIS P1355-E/P1357-E Installation Guide (this document)
Drill template
Extra serial number label (2x)
AVHS Authentication key
Optional accessories See www.axis.com for information on power accessories and outdoor housings

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Hardware overview
* Not used for -E versions. See page 11 for how to connect power and network
LED indicator
Zoom puller
Focus puller
Network connector PoE
Audio out
Audio in
Iris connector
Power connector*
RS-485/422
I/O terminal block
Control button
Network LED
Power LED
SD card slot (microSD)
Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N). The serial
number may be required during the installation.

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Network camera
Bottom cover
Cable cover
Bottom cover screws (4x)
Cable cover screws (2x)
Cable holes
Safety wire tab
Network cable (route
Wall bracket
Bracket adjustment screw
through wall bracket)
Bracket adapter
Bracket screws (4x)
Network connector
Sunshield adjustment
screw (2x)
Sunshield
Top cover
Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N).
The serial number may be required
during the installation.
Caution!
May be hot
Heaters

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Install the hardware
The instructions below describe the installation of AXIS P1355-E/P1357-E.
Install the wall bracket
1. Use the supplied drill template to prepare a wall, ceiling, or pole for installation of the wall
bracket.
2. Route the network cable through the wall bracket and the bracket adapter. Leave
approximately 30 cm (11.8”) of cable for connecting the camera.
3. Install the wall bracket on a wall, ceiling, or pole and make sure that the screws and plugs are
appropriate for the material (e.g. wood, metal, sheet rock, stone).
Notes:
• The weight of the camera is shown in the table below. Check that the material is strong enough to
support this weight.
• For more technical specifications, please see the User Manual, available on www.axis.com
Model Weight
AXIS P1355-E 3000 g (6.6 lb.)
AXIS P1357-E 3000 g (6.6 lb.)

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Route the network cable through the cable hole
1. Loosen the cable cover screws; detach the cable cover from the bottom cover.
2. Remove the cap, the plug and the gasket from the cable gland that is to be used.
3. Route the network cable through the cap.
4. Slide the network cable through the slit on the gasket to attach the gasket to the network
cable. See Unit connectors, on page 15 for information on network cable requirements.
5. Route the network cable through the cable gland.
6. Press the gasket into the cable gland and screw the cap on firmly.
Note:
Using any other than the provided cable gland may cause water to seep in and damage the
product. Cables must have a diameter of 4.0 mm - 5.5 mm.
Cable gland
Gasket
Plug (discard)
Cap

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Install the camera on the bracket
1. Install the camera with the bottom cover on the bracket and tighten the bracket screws.
2. Remove the cable gland from one of the holes in the bottom cover, see illustration on page 11.
3. Route the cable through the hole and attach the cable gland to the hole.
4. Connect the cables, see Connect the cables, on page 11.
5. Loosen the bracket adjustment screw to aim the camera to the point of interest and focus the
camera according to the instructions under Adjust zoom and focus, on page 12.
6. Take the top cover and attach the safety wire to the tab on the bottom cover.
7. Install the top cover. Make sure to tighten diagonally opposite bottom cover screws a few turns
at a time until all are tight. This will help ensure that the bottom cover cable gland is
compressed evenly. Do not attempt to tighten the screws completely the first time.
8. Install the cable cover and tighten the cable cover screws.
9. Loosen the sun screen adjustment screws and adjust the sunshield to the front position.
Cable cover
Bracket screw (4x)
Cable cover screw (2x)
Network cable (route
Wall bracket
Bracket adjustment screw
through wall bracket)
Cable holes

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Connect the cables
1. Optionally insert an SD memory card (not included) into the SDHC (Secure Digital High
Capacity) card slot. A standard or high capacity SD card (microSD) is required to store images
and video locally in the camera.
2. Optionally connect external input/output devices. See page 15 for information on the terminal
connector pins. Prepare the cables with cable glands, see Route the network cable through the
cable hole, on page 9, and route the cables through the cable holes into the bottom cover and
to the camera.
3. Connect the camera to the network using a shielded network cable. Connect the network cable
to the network connector on the bottom. The network cable and the I/O cable between the
bottom cover and the camera are already connected at delivery
* For network and power connection with at least PoE 802.3af Class 3, 15.4W at the PoE
midspan/switch
4. Check that the indicator LEDs indicate the correct conditions. See the table on page 18 for
further details. Note that the Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation.
Cold Startup Delay Switch
The housing used in this Axis product features Arctic Temperature Control, which is enabled by
setting the Cold Startup Delay switch to I (ON). When enabled, this function controls when the
camera restarts after a power cut, when temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F); the camera is first
heated to approximately 0 °C (32 °F) before it initializes. This prevents damage to camera models
that include moving parts.
Network connector
PoE IN *
Network connector
PoE out
Bottom cover
Cable holes
Cold Startup Delay
Alarm output
Switch (see below)

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Access the Video Stream
Use the tools provided on the Installation and Management Software CD to assign an IP address,
set the password and access the video stream. This information is also available from the support
pages on www.axis.com/techsup
Adjust zoom and focus
To adjust the zoom and focus follow these instructions:
1. Open the product’s home page and go to Setup > Basic Setup > Focus.
2. On the Basic tab, click Open iris. If the button is inactive, the iris is already open.
3. If focus has been set before, click Reset to reset the back focus.
4. Loosen the zoom and focus pullers on the lens by turning them anti-clockwise. Move the pullers
to set zoom and focus and check the quality of the image in the image window.
Note:
If the camera is mounted so that one cannot look at the image and move the
pullers at the same time, use the Focus Assistant instead. See page 13.
5. Retighten the zoom and focus pullers.
6. On the Focus page, click Fine-tune focus automatically and wait until the automatic fine-
tuning is completed.
7. Click Enable iris. If the button is inactive, the iris has already been enabled.
8. If needed, make further adjustments on the Advanced tab. See the online help or User Manual
for more information.
Notes:
• Set focus as precisely as possible with the focus puller or Focus Assistant before starting the
automatic fine-tuning. Using the focus puller normally gives the best result.

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• The iris should always be opened to its maximum while focusing, which gives the smallest depth of
field and thus the best conditions for correct focusing.
Focus Assistant
To focus using the Focus Assistant, follow the instructions in steps 1 - 3 on page 12 before you start
with the steps below.
1. Mount or place the camera so that it cannot be moved.
2. Loosen the zoom puller by turning it anti-clockwise. Move the puller to set the zoom level.
Retighten the zoom puller.
3. Set the camera to its extreme distant-focus position by loosening the focus puller and turning
the focus ring 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 amber 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 focus ring anti-clockwise until it stops.
6. Finally, turn the focus ring slowly clockwise until the status indicator flashes green or amber
(not red).
7. To exit the Focus Assistant, press the Control button again.
Note: The Focus Assistant is switched off automatically after 15 minutes.
8. Retighten the focus puller.
9. Open the Live View page in the web browser and check the quality of the image.
10. Continue with steps 6 - 8 on page 12.
Control button
Zoom puller
Focus puller

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Notes:
• The view in front of the camera should not be changed during focus adjustment (steps 5 and 6). If
the camera is moved, or if a finger or other object is placed in front of the lens, steps 3 - 7 will have
to be repeated.
• If movements in front of the camera cannot be avoided, the Focus Assistant should not be used.
• If the Control button is not released within two seconds, AXIS Dynamic DNS Service is enabled
instead of the Focus Assistant.
• If the camera is mounted so that the Control button cannot be accessed, you can still use the Focus
Assistant. Follow the instructions above but mount the camera after step 4 (pressing the Control
button) instead and skip step 7.

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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 (not used).
Audio in - 3.5 mm 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 - A standard or high capacity SD memory (microSD) card can be used for
local recording with removable storage.
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 digital 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
System Options > Ports & Devices) 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 detectors, etc.
When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes active (shown under
System Options > Ports & Devices).
1 2
SD card slot (microSD)
Pin 3
Pin 4 Pin 2
Pin 1

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Note:
The I/O connector on the network camera is connected to the housing electronics at deliv-
ery and will trigger an input port event to indicate a fan or heater error when activated.
Please refer to the User Manual, available on www.axis.com, for information on how to set
up an event.
Connection diagram
The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the
network camera.
Function Pin Notes Specifications
GND 1 Ground
3.3 V DC
Power
2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
Max load = 50 mA
Digital
Input
3 Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating
(unconnected) to deactivate.
Note: Connected to housing electronics at delivery.
Min. input = -40 V DC
Max. input= +40 V 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 = + 40 V DC
1
2
3
4
3.3V
max. 50mA
D
S
G

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RS-485/422 - two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS-485/422 serial interface used to control auxiliary
equipment.
The RS-485/422 serial port can be configured in the following port modes:
• Bidirectional RS-485 half-duplex port for data transmission using two wires, one
combined RX/TX pair.
• Bidirectional RS-485 full-duplex port for data transmission using four wires, one RX
pair and one TX pair.
• Unidirectional RS-422 port for transmitting or receiving data using two wires, RX- or
TX pair.
• Bidirectional RS-422 full-duplex port for data transmission (point-to-point) using four
wires, one RX pair and one TX pair.
Function Pin Notes
RS-485/422TX(A) 1 TX pair for RS-422 and 4-wire RS-485
RS-485/422TX(B) 2
RS-485A alt RS-485/422RX(A) 3 RX pair for all modes (combined RX/TX for 2-wire RS-485)
RS-485B alt RS-485/422RX(B) 4
Rx/Tx Tx
4 3 2 1

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LED indicators
Status LED when using the Focus Assistant
Status LED on housing electronics (fan/heater)
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.
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
LED Color Indication
Power Green OK
Flashing
green
Single flash: Heater error
Double flash: Fan error
Triple flash: General error
Note: Alarm events will be triggered through the camera’s input port. See the
User Manual, available on www.axis.com Contact your Axis reseller for
information about spare parts and troubleshooting.

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Resetting to the Factory Default settings
This will reset all parameters, including the IP address and focus position, to the Factory Default
settings:
1. Disconnect power from the camera.
2. Press and hold the control button and reconnect power.
3. Keep the control button pressed until the status indicator displays amber (this may take up to
30 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 the documentation available
on the CD.
6. Refocus the camera, 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 Manual.
Further Information
The User Manual is available from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com
Visit www.axis.com/techsup to check if there is updated firmware available for your network
product. To see the currently installed firmware version, see Setup > About.
Visit Axis learning center www.axis.com/academy for useful trainings, webinars, tutorials and
guides.
Warranty
For information about Axis' product warranty and thereto related information, see
www.axis.com/warranty