Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices - Axis 250S User Manual

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Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

The AXIS 250S 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 250S connects to your workstation, video
cameras and/or Pan Tilt device.
1
Example of a camera positioned remotely using an External Pan Tilt device.
2
Example of a PTZ-supported camera connected directly to the COM port.
Installation Procedure
1. Attach the Pan/Tilt device to the RS-232 port (serial connector) or the RS-485 port on
Terminal Block B of the AXIS 250S, using the appropriate cable.
2. On the AXIS 250S Home Page, click Setup and provide your Admin password.
3. Under Ports & Devices - COM Port, select the physical port the device is connected to.
Then select Pan/Tilt/Zoom 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
Interface 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.
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Camera
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External
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Pan Tilt
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