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  • Page 1 AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 • visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 225FD uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Date & Time ............38 AXIS 225FD...
  • Page 4 AXIS 225FD Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings ........38 Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Supported by the industry’s largest base of video management software, the AXIS 225FD provides the perfect solution for securing prisons, schools, car park buildings, railway stations and other facilities over the local area network or across the Internet.

  • Page 6: Overview

    AXIS 225FD - Product Features Overview Tamper-proof screws Dome casing Unit casing Serial number (S/N) The serial number is required during the installation. Please make a note of the serial number and retain for future reference. I/O terminal block (see table 1)
  • Page 7 RS-485/422 and GND. For more information, see Unit Connectors, on page 47. Network connector - The AXIS 225FD connects to the network via a standard network cable, and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet).

  • Page 8: Accessing The Camera

    AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 225FD Installation Guide to install the camera. The camera can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other operating systems.

  • Page 9: Setting The Root Password

    For more information, please visit the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net or, for Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup Setting the Focus/Zoom To focus the AXIS 225FD, follow the instructions below. 1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus adjustment page.

  • Page 10: The Live View Page

    AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed.
  • Page 11 AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full screen.

  • Page 12: Video Streams

    The Live View page in the AXIS 225FD provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

  • Page 13: Mpeg-4 Protocols And Communication Methods

    Note however, that a multicast broadcast cannot pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet. AXIS 225FD - Video Streams...

  • Page 14: The Axis Media Control

    Video/images from the AXIS 225FD can also be accessed in the following ways: • If supported by the client, the AXIS 225FD can use Motion JPEG server push to display video. This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.
  • Page 15 To assess the video stream from e.g. QuickTime™ the following path can be used: rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp This path is for all supported methods, and the client will negotiate with the AXIS 225FD to determine exactly which transport protocol to use. Note:...

  • Page 16: Setup Tools

    AXIS 225FD - Setup Tools Setup Tools The AXIS 225FD is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the web interface. The setup tools can be used by: • administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools •...

  • Page 17: Video And Image Settings

    Video and Image Settings The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS 225FD. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online help.

  • Page 18: Overlay/Mask Settings

    AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings Video Stream Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web browser.
  • Page 19 There are a number of limitations when using overlay images and privacy masks, such as the size and positioning of images/masks. Please refer to the online help for more information. AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings Image Size The height and width of the overlay image in...

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings Advanced Settings These web pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image. Camera Settings To compensate for the lighting conditions, the Color level, the Brightness, the Sharpness, the Contrast, and the exposure control, the exposure area and the IR cut filter can all be adjusted.
  • Page 21 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings MPEG-4 Settings These are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate. The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. Since most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, one usually defines and uses subsets of tools for different clients or groups of clients.
  • Page 22 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings MJPEG Settings The MJPEG Settings window is used to control the frame size of the video stream in order to improve either image quality or save bandwidth. Frame Size Control - Use Frame Size Control to set the maximum frame size to unlimited for best image quality, or to a limited number of Kbytes.

  • Page 23: Live View Config

    Modify the Axis look, to change the background picture, banner, colors, etc. To use your own file for e.g. a banner, first upload it (see the following page) or select External and enter the path to the file. AXIS 225FD - Live View Config...
  • Page 24 Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 225FD itself. Once uploaded, files are shown in the drop-down lists for Own (file). Follow these instructions to upload a file.

  • Page 25: Action Buttons

    • Java applet - This alternative uses a Java applet to update the images in the browser. • Still Image - Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to view a new image. AXIS 225FD - Live View Config...

  • Page 26: Html Examples

    AXIS 225FD - Live View Config When using any other browser than Internet Explorer, select the appropriate radio button to define your preferred method of viewing images. The available options are similar to Internet Explorer except for Server Push. With this method, the camera maintains and controls an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required for as long as required.

  • Page 27: Sequence Mode

    AXIS 225FD - Live View Config Sequence Mode The Live View page can be configured to cycle through the internal and selected external video sources, in order, or randomly. Select the desired video sources and enter the time in seconds to display each source (up to 59 minutes).

  • Page 28: Event Configuration

    AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed.

  • Page 29: Configuring Event Types

    Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Note: Up to 10 event types can be configured in the camera, and up to 3 of these can be configured to upload images. AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration...
  • Page 30 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. up to 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... > Triggered by... to expand the web page with the available options.

  • Page 31: Camera Tampering

    AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Camera Tampering The camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed, or severely defocused. You must also create an event, see How to set up a triggered event , on page 29, for the camera to send an alarm.

  • Page 32: Motion Detection

    AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. • Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image •...

  • Page 33: Port Status

    If the Normal state for a door push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the button is not pushed, the state will be inactive. If the doorbell button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active. AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration History An object that appears in the region will...

  • Page 34: System Options

    (Note that all multicast viewers count as 1 viewer.) Note: The AXIS 225FD keeps a log of all users that access it. See Logs & Reports, on page 45. Security - IP Address Filtering Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses).
  • Page 35 IP addresses. Security - HTTPS The AXIS 225FD supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate.

  • Page 36: Security - 802.1X

    AXIS 225FD - System Options Security - 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection. If authentication fails, access is prevented on the port. 802.1x is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).
  • Page 37 There are many commercial CA’s that charge for their services. Institutions and governments may have their own CA, and there are free CA’s available. AXIS 225FD - System Options Axis video device Q: Certificate OK?

  • Page 38: Date & Time

    • To receive notification whenever the camera’s IP address changes (via e.g. DHCP), configure the options for notification of IP address change. See Services below. • If your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 225FD by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.

  • Page 39: Network - Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    • Secondary DNS server - will be used if the primary DNS server is unavailable. Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 225FD. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g.
  • Page 40 IP address of the NTP server. Host Name Configuration The AXIS 225FD can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period.
  • Page 41 NAT Traversal Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 225FD is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the network camera.

  • Page 42: Network - Socks

    AXIS 225FD - System Options Network - SOCKS SOCKS is a network proxy protocol. The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (e.g.

  • Page 43: Network - Smtp (Email)

    Ports & Devices I/O Ports The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 225FD can be connected to various external devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells. The name given to the ports can be changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to Open circuit or Closed circuit.

  • Page 44: Led Settings

    AXIS 225FD - System Options LED Settings The Status indicator LED can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to not light up at all) whenever the unit is accessed. For a listing of all LED behavior, see page 7, or the online help.

  • Page 45: Advanced

    AXIS 225FD - System Options Logs & Reports When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. Information - The System Log and Access Log, provide important information about system events and the IP addresses of those who have tried to access the network camera.

  • Page 46: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    AXIS 225FD - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 44) or use the Control...

  • Page 47: Unit Connectors

    This section describes the following: • The I/O terminal block • LED indicators • Power connection I/O terminal block hole Network connector indicators 1 2 3 4 AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors Power connector block Control button Conduit hole and plug...

  • Page 48: I/O Terminal Block

    AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors I/O Terminal Block The 7-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, image storage to FTP locations, etc.

  • Page 49: Led Indicators

    I/O terminal connector schematic diagram Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 225FD terminal connector - showing possible applications. RS-485/422 LED indicators: LED Function Color Description Network Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

  • Page 50: Power Connections

    AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the network cable. This will automatically be detected if available via the network. Note that PoE only provides power for the camera and the fan (not the heater).
  • Page 51 Schematic Diagram - Power Terminal Block and Power Connectors Internal 3.3V Switch Mode Power Supply AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors AC/DC+ GND/DC-...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your AXIS 225FD can be seen on the page Setup > Basic Configuration.

  • Page 53: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    Emergency Recovery Procedure If power to the AXIS 225FD is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 54 In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit. The static IP address in the AXIS 225FD is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the camera.
  • Page 55 Missing images in uploads. Slow image update. Poor performance. Image gradually gets darker or lighter. When using the AXIS 225FD in locations lit by fluorescent lighting, check in the Image loses focus often. Images only shown in black & white.
  • Page 56 AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images. Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG. The test image does not display as expected Image settings. The Power indicator is not constantly lit Faulty power supply. The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly Hardware failure.

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Item Specification Model AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera (Also available bundled with outdoor power supply) Image sensor 1/4” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD Lens Pentax QD2V2814BE-DN, F1.4 varifocal 2.8 – 5.8 mm, DC-iris, auto day/night focus range: 0.3 m to infinity Angle of view Horizontal: 36°...
  • Page 58 AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications Item Casing Processors and memory Power Operating conditions Installation, management and maintenance Video access from Web browser Minimum web browsing requirements System integration support Specification Metal base and polycarbonate clear dome glass Impact-resistant 1000 kg (2200 lbs)
  • Page 59 C-tick AS/NZS 3548 ICES-003, Class B EN 55024:1998+A1+A2 EN 61000-6-2:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001 EN 60950 UL, CSA (indoor power supply) Dimensions and weight Height 115 mm (4.5"), diameter: 175 mm (6,9”) 1,3 kg (2.8 lbs) excl. power supply AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 60: General Performance Considerations

    AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.

  • Page 61: Frame Rates - Motion Jpeg And Mpeg-4

    Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 The following table shows typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 225FD. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.

  • Page 62: Glossary Of Terms

    AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required. AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for viewing video images in Internet Explorer.
  • Page 63 URL - Uniform Resource Locator. An “address" on the network. AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms Varifocal - A varifocal lens provides a wide range of focal lengths, as opposed to a lens with a fixed focal length, which only provides one.

  • Page 64: Index

    AXIS 225FD - Index Index Access from a browser 8 Accessing the video stream 14 Action 28 Action buttons 25 Administrators 16 Advanced camera settings 20 Advanced Simple profile 12 Alarm 32, 48 AMC Viewer Toolbar 10 ARP/Ping 39 AXIS Media Control (AMC) 8, 14...
  • Page 65 Recovery 53 Referrals 34 Restart 44 Restore 44 RTP 13 RTSP 13 Scheduled event 28, 30 AXIS 225FD - Index Security 34 Security/Users 34 Sequence mode 10, 27 Serial number 6, 53 Server time 38 Services 38, 39 Setup 16...

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