Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices - Axis 230 MPEG-2 User Manual

AXIS 230

Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

The AXIS 230 supports a range of Pan Tilt device drivers. The driver is selected from the
COM Port settings, which are found under System options - Ports & Devices. Please see the
online help or www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices.
The diagram below illustrates how the AXIS 230 connects to your workstation and a Pan
Tilt device.
Administration Tools
Installation Procedure
1. Attach the Pan/Tilt device to the RS-232 port (serial connector) or the RS-485 port on
the Terminal Block, using the appropriate cable.
2. From the AXIS 230 Home Page, click Setup.
3. Under System Options - Ports & Devices - select the port the device is connected to.
Then select Pan/Tilt as the Usage for that port.
4. Now select the driver for your Pan/Tilt/Zoom device from the drop-down list. Click
Save. To make device-specific settings, click the button provided.
5. You can now configure preset positions for your device from the Devices page, under
Port Status & Devices.
Note:
Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Inter-
face and HTTP specification for generic control of pan tilt devices using CGI parameters or a
TCP/IP client. Please refer to the Axis Web site for further information.
Network
Browser
Computer
Unit Connections
Video
Pan Tilt
Device Driver
COM port
(RS-485/RS-232)
AXIS 230
External
Pan Tilt
Device
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