Axis 200+ User manual

AXIS 200+ Users Manual
AXIS 200+
Network Camera Server
Users Manual

AXIS 200+ Users Manual
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Safety Notices
Please observe all safety markings and instructions when
using this product.
Caution! - potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important - potential hazard that can seriously impair
operation.
Do not proceed any of the above notices until you have fully
understood the implications.
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary
from country to country. Check out the laws in your
country before using the AXIS 200+ for surveillance.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
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.
Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class A limits
Europe - This digital equipment fulfils the
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity
according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and
light industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network and printer cables).
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual;
if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us
at an address which can be found in the last appendix of the
manual. Axis Communications cannot be held responsible
for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the
right to make changes to the product and manuals without
prior notice. Axis Communications 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.
Year 2000 Compliance
Axis Communications warrants that the AXIS 200+ is Year 2000
compliant.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Acrobat, Adobe, Apple, Chimera, Ethernet, IBM, Internet,
Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Macintosh,
Microsoft, NCSA Mosaic, Netscape Navigator, Novell NetWare,
Oracle Power Browser, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are
registered trademarks of the respective holders.
AXIS 200+ Users Manual
Revision 1.12
Part No: 15855
Dated: December 1998
Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
1996 - 1998

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 200+ Network Camera Server. This product has been
developed to connect your cameras anywhere in your network, allowing all users to take high
quality snapshot pictures around the globe over Internet and intranet networks.
About This Manual
The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the AXIS 200+ in various network environments. It is intended for everyone
involved in installing and managing the AXIS 200+. To fully benefit from the manual, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual applies to the AXIS 200+, with software release 1.41.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, Axis has been one of the fastest growing companies
in the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer Technology Being the core of all Axis products, the ThinServer technology
enables them to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer
device is a network server which includes thin embedded server software capable of
simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server
which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer
technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing
Access to everything.
Today, Axis Communications is offering the ThinServer technology as well as six major
ThinServer product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers offer you a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance,
simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters includes a
wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By
emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data
streams to the major ASCII printer languages.

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Network Attached Optical Media Servers provide you with a flexible and cost-efficient
solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They
are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Attached Storage Servers offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as
hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT
tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.
Network Camera Servers provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus
enabling access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for
remote surveillance over the Internet and their sharp images can bring life into any web site.
These servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.
Network Scan Servers enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups
and the enterprise. By sending the scanned documents to your destination via the
Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving
your organization efficiency.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your local dealer. If your questions
cannot be answered immediately, your local dealer will forward your queries through the
appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.
WWW: http://www.axis.com If you are connected to Internet, you can find online
manuals, technical support, firmware updates,
application software, company information, on any of
the addresses listed to the left.
FTP server: ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis
Support
e-mail address: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The AXIS 200+ Camera Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2 Installing the AXIS 200+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stage 1. Unpacking and Checking the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Stage 2. Identifying the Connectors and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stage 3. Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stage 4. Assigning an Internet Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stage 5. Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stage 6. Adjusting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stage 7. Adjusting the Image Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stage 8. Replacing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 3 Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Downloading the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 4 Configuring the AXIS 200+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 5 Using the AXIS 200+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Automatic Picture Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
External Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Point to Point Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Zmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
The Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 6 Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Obtaining Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Appendix C Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix D The Auxiliary IO Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Physical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Controlling and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Appendix E The RS232 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Physical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setting Up the AXIS 200+ Modem Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Appendix F Camera Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Application Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Appendix G CRON Script Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Script Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Section 1 Introduction
The AXIS 200+ Camera Server
The AXIS 200+ Camera Server is a digital snapshot camera with a
built-in web server. It connects directly to Ethernet networks and
provides a source for live color pictures over the Internet.
The AXIS 200+ Camera Server
In the past, network imaging solutions have required cumbersome,
complicated systems involving PCs or workstations with specific video
cabling. The AXIS 200+ eliminates the cost, management and
maintenance issues commonly associated with those types of solutions.
Traditional surveillance systems often limit camera access to a specific
monitor i.e. the control room. However, the AXIS 200+ can be used
for both industrial and security operations over a secure intranet
system, or allow open access via the Internet. This means that you can
monitor operations remotely from within the comfort of your own
home, headquarters, or indeed from any workstation of your choosing
that supports a Web browser.

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Technically, the AXIS 200+ is a microprocessor-based device that
includes:
A digital color camera
Optimised hardware for image compression
Standalone web server functionality
Physical Ethernet connection for modem
Features and Benefits
Easy Installation Connecting the AXIS 200+ to the network is easy. It does not require
the use of a PC frame grabber card or interaction with any other
server. No additional software or hardware is needed. You can actually
install it in a single minute - all you need to do is assign a valid
Internet address.
Cost-effective With all necessary features included, the AXIS 200+ provides a reliable
and low cost alternative for publication of pictures on the network.
Standard Image
Format
The AXIS 200+ generates pictures in standard JPEG format which
means that users can take and view pictures over the network using
any standard Web browser. Pictures taken by the AXIS 200+ can be
displayed in your web pages by creating HTML links.
The AXIS 200+ provides high-quality snapshot pictures for any
Internet/intranet client that cares to visit it. Primarily designed to
produce a live snapshot for each occasion it is accessed, it can also
broadcast recently generated pictures upon request.
Fast JPEG
Compression
The AXIS 200+ has hardware support for the JPEG compression as
well as a 32-bit high speed RISC CPU. This results in fast JPEG
compression. The AXIS 200+ provides JPEG images directly, without
the need for manual conversion between image formats. A full size
JPEG image is compressed in less than one second.

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Operating
Environments
The AXIS 200+
supports TCP/IP and
Internet-related
protocols. It can
therefore be used in
mixed operating system
environments such as
Windows, Macintosh,
UNIX and OS/2.
Using a standard Web
browser, the AXIS 200+
can be configured and
managed directly from
its own web pages.
The AXIS 200+ also supports FTP so that snapshots can be taken and
saved locally.
Dial-up Connection The Point to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your
AXIS 200+ remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your
local network. By connecting the AXIS 200+ to a modem, snapshot
images can be downloaded to remote computers using standard
modem equipment.
External Device
Connection
The auxiliary input makes it possible to control the AXIS 200+ from
external devices, i.e. IR-sensors, switches, alarm relays etc.
Security The AXIS 200+ is 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 camera server. Normally
this is done in your company's Internet firewall.