Axis 240Q Blade User manual

High quality video at 6/5 frames per second
per channel
Built-in Video Motion Detection
Compatible with all major software
applications
Support for analog PTZ Dome cameras
HTTPS encryption for network security
AXIS 240Q
Video Server
Digital benefits for analog surveillance systems
The AXIS 240Q Video Server transforms traditional analog video
into high quality digital images. It connects directly to an Ethernet
network, and is a cost-efficient alternative that provides high
quality video from analog video sources at 6/5 frames per second
per channel.
The high-performance AXIS 240Q is designed for professional
IP-Surveillance systems, providing video from all cameras simulta-
neously. It is ideal as an integrated part of a large security system.
Network utilization is optimized with functions such as built-in
video motion detection and multiple compression levels. Powerful
event management based on triggered or scheduled events adds
value for the demanding customer.
The AXIS 240Q comes with a strong security package, including
HTTPS, IP address filtering and multiple user access levels with
password protection. Based on the feature set of the world’s most
sold video server, the AXIS 240Q also has PTZ functionality, a power-
ful application programming interface, and is compatible with all
major software applications.
Axis video servers represent a cost-effective single box solution for
transmitting digital video over intranet networks, or the Internet.

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AXIS 240Q Video Server
Models Axis 240Q: Four port Video Server
Also available as for Video Rack Solution
Video compression Motion JPEG
Resolutions 4CIF, 2CIFExp, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF
max 704x480 (NTSC) 704x576 (PAL)
min 160x120 (NTSC) 176x144 (PAL)
Frame rate
(NTSC/PAL)
Up to 6/5 fps per channel
Video streaming Motion JPEG
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Image settings Compression levels: 11 (Motion JPEG)
Rotation: 90º, 180º, 270º
Aspect ratio correction
Color: color, black & white
Overlay capabilities: time, date, text, image or privacy mask
De-interlace filter
Security Multiple user access levels with password protection,
IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption,
IEEE 802.1X network access control
Alarm and event
management
Events triggered by video motion detection, external inputs,
audio or according to a schedule
Image upload over FTP, email and HTTP
Notification over TCP, email, HTTP and external outputs
Pre- and post alarm buffer of 3 MB per channel
Pan/Tilt/Zoom A wide range of analog PTZ dome cameras is supported,
free drivers available at www.axis.com
20 presets/camera, Guard tour, PTZ control queue
Supports Windows compatible joysticks
Connectors 4 BNC analog composite video (NTSC/PAL autosensing)
Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, RJ-45
Terminal block: 4 alarm inputs, 4 alarm outputs, RS-485/422
half duplex port, alternative power connection
D-Sub for RS-232 port
Casing Metal casing. Standalone, stackable or with brackets for
wall or cage mount
Power 7 - 20 V DC, max 8 W
Operating conditions 5 - 50 ºC (41 – 122 ºF)
Humidity 20 - 80% RH (non condensing)
Installation,
management and
maintenance
AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based
configuration
Configuration of backup and restore
Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at
www.axis.com
Specifications
Processors and
memory
CPU: ETRAX 100LX 32bit
Video processing and compression: ARTPEC-2
Memory: 32 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash
Video access from
web browser
Camera live view, sequence tour for up to 20 PTZ presets or
external Axis video sources, customizable HTML pages
Minimum
web browsing
requirements
Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD,128
MB RAM, AGP graphics card 32 MB RAM, Direct Draw
Windows XP, 2000, DirectX 9.0 or later Internet Explorer
6.x or later
For other operating systems and browsers see www.axis.
com/techsup
System integration
support
Open API for application integration, including AXIS VAPIX
API*, AXIS Media Control SDK*, event trigger data in video
stream
Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model
Watchdog ensures continuous operation, event notifications
can be monitored by other systems
Embedded Linux operating system
* Available at www.axis.com
Supported protocols IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, TCP, QoS, SNMPv1/v2c/
v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP,
ICMP DHCP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS,
IEEE802.1X. More information on protocol usage available
at www.axis.com
*This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for
use in the Open SSL Tool kit (www.openssl.org)
Video management
software
(not included)
AXIS Camera Station - Surveillance application for viewing,
recording and archiving up to 25 cameras
See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for further
software applications via partners
Included accessories Power supply 9V DC, mounting brackets, connector kit,
Installation Guide, CD with installation tool, software and
User’s Manual
Accessories
(not included)
AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick
Cable adapter Y/C to BNC (AXIS 241S/SA)
Approvals EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024,
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class
B, C-tick AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 60950
Power supply: EN 60950, UL, cUL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
and weight
42 x 140 x 155 mm (1.7” x 5.5” x 6.1”)
540 g (1.2 pounds) excluding power supply
AXIS 240Q Video Server is also available as blade
version for AXIS Rack Solution. 12 blade slots
allow for centralized video server management.