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The Axis body worn solution
1. Body worn solution
2. Body worn system
3. Content destination
4. RFID reader (optional)
5 Body worn camera
This is the Axis body worn solution
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Firmware version report –
5. Body worn camera
6. Docking station
7. System controller
8. Network
9. AXIS Body Worn Manager
The Axis body worn solution is one or more Axis body worn systems connected to a content
destination. The body worn system functions only when it’s connected to a content
destination.
The Axis body worn system consists of Axis body worn cameras, Axis docking stations, Axis
system controllers, and AXIS Body Worn Manager.
AXIS Body Worn Manager is the web application where you can configure and manage your
body worn system.
AXIS Body Worn Assistant is an application for mobile devices that connects directly to the
body worn camera and, for instance, lets you view recorded video.
An optional RFID reader can be connected to the system controller. It lets the camera user
self-assign any available body worn camera, using their self-assign tag.
When you place the camera in the docking station, the docking station charges the camera’s
battery, and the camera connects to the system. The system controller then seamlessly
transfers all data from the camera to the content destination of your choice. The system
controller also keeps the cameras up-to-date with the latest firmware and settings, and
monitors the health of the Axis body worn solution.
The system is supported by different types of content destinations such as evidence
management systems (EMS), video management systems (VMS), and media servers. You can
use the Body Worn Integration API to integrate with any third party VMS or EMS. Go to
www.axis.com/developer-community-intro to join the Axis Developer community, and get
access to the Body Worn Integration API documentation.
The firmware version report shows the firmware version for all
cameras and system controllers, in the body worn system, at a given date and time. This
provides the traceability and a historical overview of the system and enables system
administrators to keep track of status of a device throughout its lifetime. You can download
th Fi i t d S t Fi
What's new in the latest release?
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Restart extension system controller remotely –
Monitor system controller storage –
Monitor camera use –
15 second pre-buffer –
Added mounting flexibility for AXIS TW1201 –
Support for 802.1x networks –
the Firmware version report under Support > Firmware.
You can restart an extension system
controller remotely instead of pressing the power button on the device. To do this, access the
extension system controller in your web browser, open the context menu, and click Restart
system controller.
AXIS Body Worn Manager shows how much storage is
used for each system controller. A continuous high level of storage used may indicate that
content is stuck during transfer to the content destination. You can also receive email
notifications when storage space is critically low. See Monitor system controller storage for
more information.
AXIS Body Worn Manager shows for how long a camera has been in
use. For example, this can give you an indication that a camera is lost or needs a firmware
upgrade.
There’s now also a 15 second option, in addition to the existing 30, 60,
and 90 second pre-buffer.
In the camera profile you can now choose to
rotate the video image, which gives you added mounting flexibility for AXIS TW1201 Body
Worn Mini Cube Sensor.
The body worn system now supports IEEE 802.1X.
The recommended workflow to install and configure your system is:
Get started
1. Install your system
2. Open AXIS Body Worn Manager and configure system settings. See Access AXIS Body Worn
Manager for the first time
3. Create a camera profile
4. Create a user
5. Add cameras
6. If you’re using fixed camera assignment, Assign a camera to a user. Alternatively, if you’re
using self-assign camera assignment, see Set up self-assign camera assignment.
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Getting started with the Axis body worn solution
It is possible to add more than 40 cameras to your system by adding more system controllers.
The extension system controllers become instances of the existing system. All settings are
inherited from the system to the extension system controllers. The users and cameras that
are added to the extension system controller are managed through AXIS Body Worn Manager.
For information on how to extend your system by adding more system controllers, see Extend
the system.
Note
You need these hardware components to install a body worn system:
Installation tutorial: Axis Body WornInstallation tutorial: Axis Body Worn
Install your system
System controller(s)
Docking station(s)
Body worn camera(s)
A computer
Optional RFID reader for self-assign camera assignment.
Network cables
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Note
We also recommend using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to avoid
unexpected system shutdowns.
1. Connect the system controller to your network.
2. Connect the docking stations to the Docking stations ports on the system controller.
3. Optionally, connect the RFID reader to the system controller USB connector.
4. Connect a computer to the same network as the system controller.
5. Power on the devices.
6. Dock the cameras.
7. Continue to Access AXIS Body Worn Manager for the first time
Configure your system
Access AXIS Body Worn Manager for the first time
Use AXIS IP Utility version 4.14 or later.
Before you start, make sure you have the:
latest firmware available. You can download it at axis.com.
content destination connection file available, see Content destinations.
1. Find the system controller on your network:
1.1. Go to axis.com/support/downloads and download AXIS IP Utility.
1.2. Start AXIS IP Utility.
1.3. Use the serial number, that you can find on the underside of the system controller, to
locate the system controller in the list.
1 4 In the search result list double-click your system controller AXIS Body Worn Manager
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1.4. In the search result list, double click your system controller. AXIS Body Worn Manager
opens in your browser.
2. Follow the wizard to set up the system:
Select Create a new system if you are configuring a single system controller setup, or if
you are configuring the first system controller in a multi system controller setup. Select
Extend an existing system if you want to add more system controllers to your existing
system. In this step you can also choose your preferred language for the body worn
system.
Create an administrator account. Your administrator username is root .
Install the latest firmware. Download the latest firmware at axis.com.
The System restore key is an important security feature. The body worn system
requires a System restore key for certain operations. These operations include for
instance, reestablishing the connection between the body worn system and the existing
cameras, after replacing a system controller that has failed.
The Super admin passphrase provides extra security for the body worn system. System
critical actions, for example restoring the system, require verification with the Super
admin passphrase. It is also required when unlocking a camera that for security
reasons is locked and can't be used in the system. The passphrase can’t be changed.
Download the System restore key to your computer and store it in a secure location.
Name your body worn system. This makes it easier identifying it in your content
destination and in different cloud services, and when you receive email notifications
about critical system events. You can change the system name under Settings in AXIS
Body Worn Manager.
Configure network settings.
Date and time. Setting the time correctly is critical for several reasons. See Adjust date
and time for information.
Cloud extensions. The body worn system comes with a set of standard features out of
the box. The Cloud extensions are a set of additional cloud-based capabilities that, for
example, give you improved location data performance. You can choose to enable
Cloud extensions in AXIS Body Worn Manager at any time. However once enabled,
Cloud extensions can't be turned off without resetting the system. See Cloud
extensions for more information.
The connection file connects the body worn system to the content destination. The
content destination is where your recordings and metadata are stored and managed.
The body worn system is locked to a content destination once connected to it. To
change to another content destination, you need to reset the body worn system first.
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The content destination stores and manages your recordings and metadata. A content
destination is for instance an EMS (evidence management system), a VMS (video management
system) or a media server. The Axis body worn solution supports a number of different
content destinations.
They all require a connection file to integrate with the Axis body worn system. The connection
file is generated in your content destination. For information about how to generate the
connection file, please refer to the user help in your content destination.
The connection with the content destination also requires that the network communication is
working properly. This may include proxy, firewall, and anti-virus configuration.
Connect to AXIS Camera Station
Go to the AXIS Camera Station Integrator Guide for help on how to integrate an Axis body
worn system with AXIS Camera Station.
Connect to AXIS Case Insight
G t th AXIS C I i ht S t I t t G id f h l h t i t t A i b d
See Content destinations for more information.
Select the power line frequency that is used in your region. With the right frequency,
there is less image flicker. The American regions usually use 60 Hz. The rest of the
world mostly uses 50 Hz. If you're not sure of your region's power line frequency, check
with the local authorities.
You can assign cameras to users in two ways. With Fixed camera assignment every user
is manually assigned to a specific camera. With Self-assign the camera user taps a self-
assign tag on an RFID reader, connected to the system, to pick up any available camera.
It is not possible to switch between Fixed and Self-assign without resetting the system.
See Camera assignment for more information.
Open AXIS Body Worn Manager
1. Open a browser and enter the IP address or host name of the system controller.
If you do not know the IP address, see Access AXIS Body Worn Manager for the first time.
2. Enter the username root and your administrator password.
AXIS Body Worn Manager opens in your browser.
Content destinations
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Go to the AXIS Case Insight System Integrator Guide for help on how to integrate an Axis body
worn system with AXIS Case Insight.
Note
Firmware 10.2.0.3 or later is required to connect to AXIS Case Insight.
Integrate with third party applications
Go to Body worn integrations for help on how to integrate with third party applications.
Note
A recording transferred to AXIS Case Insight is now associated with a user. The AXIS Case
Insight user corresponds to the person wearing the camera.
This makes it easier to search for and collect recordings made by a specific person, for
example when creating a case.
See Create a user for information on how to associate recordings with a user in AXIS Case
Insight.
The body worn system pushes changes to the content destination, for example
when you add, remove, or change a user, or when you change a camera name. This
type of communication is one way, which means that the content destination
doesn’t push corresponding changes to the body worn system.
You must connect to a content destination before you can use the body worn
system.
We recommend that you delete the connection file from your computer after
connecting to the content destination.
The body worn system is locked to a content destination once connected to it. To
change to another content destination, you need to reset the body worn system
first.
Never remove or reset the content destination before resetting the body worn
system. Always reset the body worn system first. If you remove or reset the content
destination first, recordings can remain on cameras or in the system controllers,
preventing you from resetting the body worn system. This is a security feature
ensuring that all evidence is uploaded to the content destination.
Associate recordings with a user in AXIS Case Insight
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The system backup saves all your configurations. It lets you restore the body worn system in
the unlikely event that the system controller, on which the system was initially created on,
malfunctions. The backup includes all users, camera profiles, camera assignment, and system
settings. The backup is updated automatically every 24 hours. System backup is available on
systems with more than one system controller.
To configure the system backup:
Note
See Restore a system with more than one system controller if you want to restore a system.
You can receive a system notification If the system backup fails to synchronize. See Email
notifications.
Use Camera profiles to apply the same camera settings to a group of users. You can for
example create different profiles for the day and night shifts. A default camera profile is
assigned to new users.
Camera
settings
Sub-
setting
Description
System backup
1. Go to Settings > System backup.
2. Click Configure.
3. Select System controller backup.
4. Select the extension system controller that you want to save the backup to.
5. Click Save.
The backup does not include any recorded evidence.
We recommend that you physically label the backup system controller. This will be
your way of identifying it in the unlikely event that the system controller, on which
the system was initially created on, malfunctions.
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Camera
settings
Sub-
setting
Description
Recording
activation
Choose if you want to start the recording using a Single click or
a Double click of the front button.
Fall
detection
Turn on to start a recording when the camera detects a fall.
Front
recording
indicator
— Choose if you want the front recording indicator to be
during recording.
When AXIS TW1201 Mini Cube Sensor is connected, this
behavior is applied to the mini cube sensor’s front recording
indicator.
Notification — Choose camera feedback for starting and stopping recordings:
Periodic
recording
reminder
— The camera vibrates periodically while recording as a reminder
and as reassurance. Select a preferred interval for the periodic
reminder, or turn it off.
Allow silent
mode
— Allows the camera user to turn the display, front recording
indicator, beep, and vibration on or off.
Allow audio
recording
off
— Allows the camera user to turn off the microphone while
recording.
Steady
None
Flash
Beep and vibration
Beep
Vibration
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AXIS
TW1201
Mini Cube
Sensor
Description
Disable
main
camera
front
button
Disables the main body worn camera's front button (used to start and stop
recordings) when the mini cube sensor is connected. Select this option if you
want to use the recording button on the mini cube sensor only.
Rotate
image 180
degrees
The ability to rotate the image gives you added mounting flexibility for the
mini cube sensor.
AXIS Body Worn
Assistant settings
Description
Allow access to
recordings
Choose whether the camera user is allowed to view recordings in
AXIS Body Worn Assistant, or not.
Recording
settings
Sub-
setting
Description
Recording
settings
Sub-
setting
Description
Resolution — Choose between 1080p and 720p image resolution.
Text
overlay
— Select the data to include in the text overlay. User ID is entered
when you create a user. Location data shows the start position
for a recording.
Audio Turn on to record audio.
Optimize
for post
Record audio in raw format with dual audio channels. This
results in a higher bitrate.
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Pre-buffer Ensures that the whole event is captured by adding recording
time before the recording is started.
The pre-buffer has a dedicated space on the camera storage.
When using the maximum resolution 1080p in very complex
scenes with a lot of movement, or in low light, the pre-buffer
memory can get full, resulting in a slightly shorter pre-buffer
time than configured.
Length The pre-buffer time in 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
Audio Turn on to include audio in the pre-buffer.
Location
data
Assisted
GNSS
(ephemeris
) enabled
— Record the geographical position of the camera when and where
a recording is started and stopped, if the camera has GPS signal.
Turn off location data for indoor use.
Location data increases power consumption.
Example - Camera settings for user group 1 and Example - Camera settings for user group 2
show how different camera and recording settings can be used to create camera profiles for
specific needs.
Create a camera profile
1. Open AXIS Body Worn Manager
2. Go to Camera profile and select one of the pre-configured camera profiles.
3. Edit the camera profile name.
4. Edit the Camera settings.
5. Edit the Recording settings.
6. Close the Camera profile to save.
Example - Camera settings for user group 1
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The following needs were identified for a user group:
The table below shows the Recording and Camera settings that fulfill the needs listed above.
Need Recording settings Camera settings
Maximum image and audio
quality
Resolution: 1080p
Audio: On
Select Optimized for post-
processing
Record before pressing button Pre-buffer : On
Length: 90s
Audio: On
Record location data Location data : On
Operate without being
detected
Select Allow silent mode
Turn off the microphone while
recording
Select Allow audio
recording off
1. Enables dual audio channels, optimized for processing in raw format. This results in a
slightly higher bitrate.
2. The pre-buffer has a dedicated space on the camera storage. When using the maximum
resolution 1080p in very complex scenes with a lot of movement, or in low light, the pre-
buffer memory can get full, resulting in a slightly shorter pre-buffer time than configured
in AXIS Body Worn Manager.
3. Location data is for outdoor use only. We recommend turning Location data off for indoor
use.
Get maximum image and audio quality.
Record events (video and audio) that happened during the 90 seconds before the
recording button (Front button) was pressed.
Record data showing the location where the recording took place.
Enable the camera user to operate without being detected, by allowing the camera user
to turn off all camera feedback (LED, sound, vibration).
Allow the user to turn off the microphone while recording.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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use.
The following needs were identified for a user group:
The table below shows the Recording and Camera settings that fulfill the needs listed above.
Need Recording settings Camera settings
Record continuously Resolution: 720p
Audio: On
De-select Optimize for post-
processing
Location data : Off
Show that camera is recording De-select Allow silent
mode
Turn off the microphone while
recording
Select Allow audio
recording off
1. Location data is for outdoor use only. We recommend turning Location data off for indoor
use.
A body worn user in the system is the link between a recording and the person using a body
worn camera.
To create a user:
Example - Camera settings for user group 2
Allow user to record video and audio continuously during a long shift, by saving storage
and battery.
Help people understand that they are being video recorded (by making sure that the
camera always indicates that it is recording).
Allow the user to turn off the microphone while recording.
(1)
Create a user
1. Go to Users.
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The body worn system allows you to import your body worn users from a CSV UTF-8 (Comma
delimited) file. This is the most efficient way to add new users, as well as update usernames
and camera profiles for existing body worn users with a user ID.
To import body worn users:
2. Click to add a new user.
3. Enter user information:
3.1. Name of the user.
3.2. User's unique ID within the organization. This ID can displayed in the overlay.
3.3. Optionally, enter the AXIS Case Insight username.
Note
This option is presented only if you’re using AXIS Case Insight.
When you enter a user’s email address as username, a corresponding guest user
is created in AXIS Case Insight. This guest user has no access to any recorded
evidence in the system. Access rights for the user are managed in AXIS Case
Insight.
You can’t enter or change the username for an existing user. To do this, you must
remove the user and add it again.
3.4. Choose a Camera profile
4. Click Add user.
Import body worn users
1. Go to Users.
2. Open the context menu and click Import users.
3. Download the CSV template, which shows you the correct format for the users and user
IDs.
4. Enter the users and user IDs in the CSV file.
5. Click Select CSV file and select the file that you created.
6. Resolve any conflicts shown in the status window and then click Import.
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Fixed camera assignment –
Self-assign camera assignment –
There are two ways to assign a camera to a user:
The body worn system administrator assigns a specific camera to
the camera user. The camera user always uses the same body worn camera. See Assign a
camera to a user
The camera user taps a self-assign tag on an RFID reader
connected to the system. The system then assigns an available camera to the user. All LEDs
on the self-assigned camera flash green, which means that the user can undock the camera.
For self-assign camera assignment setup, see Set up self-assign camera assignment.
Note
A camera doesn’t function unless a user is assigned to it. All LEDs flash red when you
undock it to indicate that a user must be assigned to the camera before use.
Add cameras
1. Dock the camera you want to add to your system. All camera LEDs will flash with amber
light.
2. Go to Devices.
3. In the camera list, click New.
4. In the Add cameras list, select the camera(s) you want to add and click Add. All LEDs stop
flashing when the camera has been added successfully, which may take a couple of
minutes.
Camera assignment
Assign a camera to a user
1. Go to Devices.
2. Open the camera you want to assign.
3. In the Assigned to list, select a user.
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Set up self-assign camera assignment
Note
To set up self-assign camera assignment, you need to pair the body worn user with a self-
assign tag:
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Set up self-assign camera assignment
Self-assign camera assignment mode is accessed through the system setup wizard,
and is available after a system reset.
The RFID reader required for this setup is External RFID Card Reader 125kHz +
13.56MHz with NFC (USB).
Always install your RFID reader(s) in the same location as your docking stations.
1. Connect the RFID reader to the system controller. Wait for the LED on the reader to light
up green, which takes about 15 seconds. The reader now has the correct firmware and is
ready for use.
2. Disconnect the RFID reader from the system controller.
3. Connect the same RFID reader to the computer that you use for accessing AXIS Body Worn
Manager.
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Now the camera user can use the tag to self-assign a body worn camera.
Note
Setup via any remote desktop solution is not supported. The RFID reader must be
connected directly to the computer that you use for accessing AXIS Body Worn Manager.
4. In AXIS Body Worn Manager, go to Users.
5. Select the user that you want to pair the self-assign tag with.
6. Click to pair new equipment.
7. Click Pair (Self-assign tag).
8. Tap the self-assign tag on the RFID reader to register it. Keep tapping until all dots turn
blue.
9. Disconnect the RFID reader from the computer.
10. Connect the same RFID reader to the system controller.
Extend the system
1. Connect the new system controller to the same network as the existing body worn system.
2. Access the new system controller, see Access AXIS Body Worn Manager for the first time.
3. Select Extend an existing system.
4. Create an administrator password and click Okay.
5. Type in the IP address of the system controller that you initially created the body worn
system on, and click Connect.
6. Add the new system controller to the body worn system, see Add system controllers.
Add system controllers
1. Install the new system controller, see Extend the system
2. Go to Devices.
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Certificates authenticate devices on a network, and enable encrypted web browsing using
HTTPS. We recommend using certificates to securely connect to your body worn system.
To securely connect to your body worn system:
Note
Alternatively, you can create a signing request for the already existing Default (self-
signed) certificate.
3. In the system controller list, click New.
4. In the Add system controllers list, select the system controller(s) you want to add and click
Add.
Certificates
1. Create a certificate signing request
2. Use your CA (certificate authority) to sign the CSR (certificate signing request).
3. Install certificate
Create a certificate signing request
1. Go to Settings > Certificates.
2. Click Create.
3. In Create self-signed certificate, enter your values and click Create.
4. Open the context menu next to the new certificate.
5. Click Create signing request.
6. In Create certificate signing request, click Create.
7. In the Signing request dialog, copy the whole text and paste it into a file with the filename
<filename>.csr .
Install certificate
1 Go to Settings >Certificates
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Note
The installed certificate gets its name from the uploaded .crt file, minus the suffix. This
name must be unique.
In combination with pre-buffer, automatic recording activation ensures that the whole
incident is captured without the need for the camera user to manually start a recording.
Recording can be started automatically using:
Fall detection triggers video recording automatically when the person wearing the camera
falls. In combination with pre-buffer, this feature ensures that the whole incident is captured
without manual activation.
To turn on fall detection:
A holster sensor detects unholstering to automatically trigger video recording In combination
1. Go to Settings > Certificates.
2. Click Install.
3. Click Select file and locate your signed certificate with the filename <filename>.crt .
4. Click Install.
5. Open the context menu next to the certificate.
6. Click Activate.
Automatic recording activation
Fall detection
Unholster detection
Fall detection
1. Go to Camera profiles.
2. Open the camera profile that you want to edit.
3. Turn on Fall detection.
Unholster detection
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