Axis 241Q Blade User manual

High quality, de-interlaced video at
30/25 frames per second per channel
Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
streams in resolutions up to 768x576
Video motion detection and pre/post-alarm
buffer
Support for PTZ and dome cameras
HTTPS encryption for network security
AXIS 241
Video Servers
AXIS 241 Video Servers from the market leader in network
video, are designed to migrate your analog investments into
high-performance IP solutions, ideal for surveillance and
remote monitoring.
The AXIS 241 Video Servers accommodate one or four analog
video streams depending on the model. System integration and
network utilization are optimized with sophisticated functions
such as built-in motion detection, SNMP and simultaneous
Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams. Powerful event management
tools include image upload, alarm notification and I/O control.
Pan/tilt/zoom control is done over the serial port, enabling PTZ
and dome camera handling over the network.
A complete set of security features, including multiple user
access levels, HTTPS encryption and IP address filtering, ensure
secure video handling and configuration.
Full-featured digital benefits
for analog surveillance systems

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AXIS 241 Video Servers
Specifications
AXIS 241Q/S are also available as blade versions for AXIS Rack Solution.
12 blade slots allow for centralized video server management.
AXIS 241Q
AXIS 241S
Models AXIS 241Q*: Four video channels
AXIS 241S*: One video channel
*Also available as Blade versions for Axis Video Rack Solution
Video compression Motion JPEG
MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2), Profiles: ASP and SP
Resolutions 4CIF, 2CIFExp, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF
max 704x480 (NTSC) 704x576 (PAL)
min 160x120 (NTSC) 176x144 (PAL)
Frame rate
(NTSC/PAL)
Motion JPEG: Up to 30/25 fps at 4CIF (1 channel)
30/25 fps at CIF (4 channel)
MPEG-4: Up to 30/25 fps at 2CIF (1 channel)
21/17 fps at 4CIF (1 channel)
20/17 fps at CIF (4 channel)
Video streaming Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)
Image settings Compression levels: 11 (Motion JPEG) /23 (MPEG-4)
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
authentication.
Alarm and event
management
Events triggered by video motion detection, external inputs,
audio detection, PTZ presets, product restart, video loss, or
according to a schedule,
Image upload over FTP, email, HTTP
Notification over TCP, email, HTTP, external outputs
Pre- and post alarm buffer of 9 MB per channel (approx. 4
min of CIF resolution video at 4 frames per second)
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wide range of analog PTZ cameras supported*
20 presets/camera, Guard tour, PTZ control queue
Supports Windows compatible joysticks
*Drivers available for download at www.axis.com
Connectors Analog composite video, NTSC/PAL autosensing inputs:
AXIS 241Q: 4 BNC inputs
AXIS 241S: 1 BNC input and 1 BNC output: loopthrough or
Y/C video input
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
Processors and
memory
CPU: ETRAX 100LX 32bit
Video processing and compression: ARTPEC-2
RAM: 64MB (241Q), 32 MB (241S)
Flash: 8 MB
Battery backed up by real-time clock
Power 7-20 V DC, max 8W
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
Video access from
Web browser
Camera live view for up to 20 clients,
Video recording to file (ASF),
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, embedded scripting
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 Toolkit.
Applications
(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 9 V DC, mounting brackets, connector kit,
Installation Guide, CD with installation tool, software and
User’s Manual.
MPEG-4 decoder (Windows), MPEG-4 licences (1 encoder,
1 decoder)
Accessories
(not included)
AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick
MPEG-4 Decoder multi-user license pack
Cable adapter Y/C to BNC (AXIS 241S)
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 lbs) excl. power supply