Axis 241Q Blade User manual

AXIS 241Q/S Blade - Rack Solution
Installation Guide

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
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2 About This Document
This document is intended as an addendum to the video
server User’s Manual. It includes instructions for installing
the Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution on your
network. Later versions of this document will be posted to
the Axis Web site, as required.
Intellectual Property Rights - Axis AB has
intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied
in the product described in this document. In particular,
and without limitation, these intellectual property rights
may include one or more of the patents listed at
http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more
additional patents or pending patent applications in the US
and other countries.
Legal Considerations - Camera 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.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - 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. Shielded cables should be used to ensure
compliance with EMC standards.
US - This equipment has been tested 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.
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, commercial, and light 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 1998 AS/NZS 3548. Compliance is not valid for
unshielded network cables.
Liability - Every care has been taken in the preparation of
this manual; 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 manuals
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.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. Axis Communications
AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc.
Support Services - 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 staff by logging in to your
private support area
Visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup
Battery Replacement - The Axis Rack Mounted Video
Server Solution uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the
power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery
will, under normal conditions, 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
battery replacement is required.. The battery should not be
replaced unless required! If the battery needs replacing, please
observe the following points:
• Caution! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
• Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as
recommended by the manufacturer
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions

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AXIS 241Q/S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide
The Axis Video Server Rack will fit up to 12 rack mounted Axis Video Servers (Blade
Servers). This installation guide describes the hardware installation of the Axis Rack
Mounted Video Server Solution. The AXIS 241Q/S Video Server User’s Manual contains
additional instructions on the following:
Hardware Inventory - AXIS Video Server Rack
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
Hardware Inventory - Axis Blade Video Server
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
• Installing the video server
• Configuring the video server
• Using the video server
• Troubleshooting
• Updating the software
• Customizing the video server
Qty Item Product Name/Title Country
1Video server rack AXIS Video Server Rack
5Cover plates Cover plate 12TE
1Cover plate Cover plate 6TE
2Connectors Terminal Connectors 6p
1Power supply Power Supply 19” 100W
1Power Cable
Country-specific:
ensure that the cor-
rect adapter is used
Mains Cable IEC Europe
UK
US / Japan
Australia
1Warranty Document
Qty Item Title/Variants
1Video servers AXIS 241Q Blade
AXIS 241S Blade
2 Connectors Terminal Connectors 14p
1Warranty Document
1User’s Manual AXIS 241Q/S User’s Manual
1This Document AXIS 241Q/S Blade - Rack Solution Installation
Guide
Optional Accessory
ACC Y/C TO BNC CABLE (AXIS 241S Blade only)

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AXIS 241Q/S Blade Video Server
Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 241Q/S Blade video
server making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located:
Control Button
See the AXIS 241Q/S User’s Manual for information on
the use of the control button.
Indicators
Video In/Out
AXIS 241Q Blade - Accommodates up to 4 separate video
sources (VIDEO 1- VIDEO 4) simultaneously. Each
supported video input is terminated using a coax/BNC connector. Physical connections
made using RG59 75 Ohm coax video cable have a recommended maximum length of 800
feet (250 meters).
AXIS 241S Blade - Coaxial BNC connector supporting a single video source. The physical
connection is made using RG59, 75 Ohm coax video cable; with a recommended maximum
length of 800 feet (250 meters).
• A single video loopthrough (VIDEO OUT) connected in parallel with VIDEO IN and
terminated with a coax/BNC connector allows direct connection of an external monitor.
Set dip switch to OFF when in use.
• The AXIS 241S Blade supports conversion between composite video and Y/C (s-video)
using a Y/C to BNC cable (available as optional accessory). See the table on page 5 for
DIP switch settings.
Product Label
S/N (serial number) is identical to the unit’s MAC/Ethernet address, e.g. 00408C1A2B3C =
00-40-8C-1A-2B-3C. P/N (part number) is the product model number.
Network Amber Flashes for activity on a 10 Mbit/s network
Green Flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network
Red Flashes rapid red for hardware error, together with
the Status indicator
None No connection
Status Green Normal operation
Amber Flashes during reset to factory default or at firm-
ware upgrade
Red Flashes rapid red for a hardware error, together with
the Network indicator
Power Green Normal operation
Amber Flashes green/amber during upgrade
P/N: XXXX-YYY-ZZ
S/N: 00408C1A2B3C
P/N: XXXX-YYY-ZZ
S/N: 00408C1A2B3C
Top and bottom screws are used to
secure the blade server in the rack

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Bus Connector - Physical interface to the I/O Block Connector on the rack
DIP Switch(es) - A corresponding line termination
switch for each of the supported video outputs (1-4
video outputs depending on the model).
• All units are shipped with the line termination
enabled for each supported video input; that is, with
the DIP switches set to ON (Down position).
• If the AXIS 241Q Blade is to be connected in parallel
with other equipment, disable the input termination
by setting the corresponding DIP switch to OFF (Up
position). Failure to do this can cause the picture
quality to be impaired.
• The AXIS 241S is delivered configured for composite
video input:
Axis Video Server Rack
The I/O Terminal Block - the physical interface to a relay switch output and four digital
photo-coupled inputs; also providing an RS-485 interface and an RS-232 serial
connection.
Network Connector - Axis blade video servers are designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet /100
Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connect to the network via a standard RJ 45 connector.
DC + Power 12VDC Power (output) - This connector can drive the photo coupler inputs or
other equipment such as an IR-sensor. A maximum current (for all pins) of 1000mA can be
sourced from the DC output.
Power Connector - Input power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.6A
Switch 1 2 3
connects video in and
video out
4
Description 75 ohm video in
termination
75 ohm video out
termination
Not used
Composite video input on off on n/a
Y/C video input on on off n/a
Bus
Connector
Dip Switch(es)
I/O Terminal
Blocks
Network
Connectors
DC-Power
(GND)
Power
Connector
DC+Power

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The I/O Terminal Block
Axis Blade Video Servers connect to an I/O terminal block used for transmitting data over
multi-drop communication lines:
• RS-485 Pan/Tilt devices
• RS-232 Pan/Tilt devices
• External triggering (typically associated with CCTV equipment)
The Axis Blade Video Servers support several Pan/Tilt device drivers that are available
from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com
Connector Pinout
The pinout for the I/O Terminal Block and the signaling details for each pin:
For compatible replacement connectors, contact http://www.phoenixcontact.com, quoting:
MC1.5/14-ST-3.81 (art no 1803691)
For further information, please refer to the Unit Connections section in the AXIS 241Q/S
User’s Manual.
Pin Function Description Pin Function Description
1RS-232 RI 15 RS-485 - A
(non-inverting)
A half-duplex RS-485 interface for con-
trolling auxiliary equipment, e g. PTZ
devices
2RS-232 CTS 16 RS-485 - B
(inverting)
3RS-232 RTS 17 Transistor Output 4 With a maximum load of 100mA and
maximum voltage of 24V DC, this output
has an open-collector NPN transistor
with the emitter connected to GND. If it
is to be used with an external relay, a
diode must be connected in parallel with
the load for protectionagainst any volt-
age transients
4RS-232 DSR 18 GND
5GND 19 Transistor Output 3 See Transistor Output 4 (above)
6RS-232 DTR 20 Transistor Output 2 See Transistor Output 4 (above)
7RS-232 TXD 21 GND
8RS-232 RXD 22 Transistor Output 1 See Transistor Output 4 (above)
9RS-232 CD 23 Digital Input 4 Connect to GND to activate or leave
floating (or unconnected) to deactivate
10 GND 24 GND
11 n/a 25 Digital Input 3 See Digital Input 4 (above)
12 n/a 26 Digital Input 2 See Digital Input 4 (above)
13 n/a 27 GND
14 n/a 28 Digital Input 1 See Digital Input 4 (above)

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Connecting the video server to the rack
Please read through the instructions below before
beginning the installation.
1. Connect the power cable to the power connector
on the rack. Make sure that the green power
indicator is lit.
2. Note the Serial number (S/N) on the front panel
on the video server. You need to know this to set
the IP address.
3. Now refer to Installing on a Network in the AXIS 241Q/S Video Server User’s Manual
supplied with the Axis Blade Video Server, keeping in mind the following details:
•Network - connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the rack, in the
position where the video server is to be connected.
•Power is supplied via the Bus Connector, slide the blade video server into the slot.
Make sure that the bus connector is securely connected to the I/O terminal block
connector at the back of the rack. When repeating the installation procedure for each
individual blade video server, simply disconnect the blade video server from the rack
(i.e. do not disconnect the power cable).
• Secure the video server to the rack using the screws on the front panel. The rack
accommodates up to 12 individual Axis Video Servers. To comply with EMC
regulations, ensure that all empty slots are covered using the supplied cover plates.
AXIS 241Q/S Video Server User’s Manual
The functionality of the Axis Blade Video Servers is the same as in the standalone versions.
For more information on how to install and configure your video server rack on your
network, please refer to the relevant sections in the AXIS 241Q/S Video Server User’s
Manual available in printed format with your AXIS 241Q/S Video Server or on the Axis
Web site at www.axis.com
Power
Indicator

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Technical Specifications
The following specifications are applicable for the complete Axis Rack Mounted Video
Server Solution i.e. an AXIS Video Server Rack with a mounted AXIS 241Q/S Blade Video
Server.
Safety Approvals - EN60950
EMC Approvals -
• EN 55 024:1998 + A1
• EN 55 022:1998 + A1 (CISPR 22:1997 + A1) Class B
• EN 61000-3-2:2000
• EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1
• VCCI:2002 Class B ITE (CISPR 22:1997 + A1:2000, Class B)
• C-tick AS/NZS 3548
• FCC part 15, subpart B, Class B, demonstrated by compliance with EN 55022:1998
(CISPR 22:1997) Class B
Metrics - Rack: Height: 5.2" (13.2 cm), Width: 19.0" (48.2 cm), Length: 11.8" (30.0 cm), Weight: 7.3 lb
(3.3 kg). Video Server: Height: 1.2" (3.1 cm), Width: 5.1" (12.9 cm), Length: 10.0" (25.5 cm),
Weight: 0.5 lb (0.23 kg)
Power - Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.6A
Operating Conditions - Temp: 40o to 125oF (5oto 50oC), Humidity: 20-80% RHG
Additional Technical Details
For additional technical details see the Technical Specifications section in the AXIS
241Q/S User’s Manual. The manual is available in printed format with your AXIS 241Q/S
Blade Video Server or on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com
AXIS 241Q/S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide Revision 1.00
Date: April 2004
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2004 Part No: 21841
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.