AXIS 2130 User’s Manual About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2130 PTZ Network Camera and the AXIS 2130R PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 2.32. The manual includes instructions for installing and using the product on your network.
AXIS 2130 is designed for conventional mounting on horizontal surfaces. • The AXIS 2130R PTZ Network Camera has the same features and capabilities as the AXIS 2130, but is designed for ceiling mounting only. The degree of pan and tilt is different to that of the AXIS 2130 - please see the technical specifications on page 37 for full details.
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Product Overview AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Cost-effective - Provides image distribution over your network for a minimal connection overhead and offers a reliable and low-cost resource for remote network imaging. There are no hidden accessory costs involved; such as expensive software, management workstations, or dedicated video cabling.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Product Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2130/2130R, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. Front Rear Panel Power Supply Connector A single Jack socket for connection of the AXIS 2130/2130R power supply (Canon K30120).
Product Description Tripod Mounting The AXIS 2130 is supplied with a screw hole for tripod mounting. The screw hole is located on the base of the unit, as shown below. The base plate of the AXIS 2130R is similar, but is supplied with a ceiling mounting plate instead of the tripod screw hole.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Installation • Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet network. • Easy installation - See The AXIS IP Installer, on page 24. Before connecting the hardware Note the serial number on the underside of the unit. You need to know this to set the IP address The 12-digit serial number is the same as the Ethernet address, e.g.
Installation Accessing the AXIS 2130 from a browser Start your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and enter the IP address of the AXIS 2130 in the location/address field. ❶ Click the Admin button. ❷ Click the Installation Wizard. The wizard guides you through the basic setup of your Video Server.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 2130/2130R and is intended specifically for product Administrators – who have high-level privileges denied to ordinary users. The AXIS 2130/2130R is configured from a standard browser (Netscape Navigator 4.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x), by using the Administration Tools.
Configuration Admin Tools - Overview The Administration Tools provide access to the following tools and parameters: Installation Wizard Application Wizard Date and Time Security Layout Network Dynamic IP Address Notification Image settings Preset Positions AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Sets all of the parameters required for securely viewing images directly in a browser; including: TCP/IP (Network), Date/Time, and System Security settings.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Using the Wizards to Design your Application Click the Admin button and use the Wizards (described below) to quickly establish the necessary parameters for your application: Wizard Parameters / Options Installation Wizard Users Sets all of the parameters required for securely viewing images directly in a browser.
Configuration General Settings Click the General Settings button to display and/or edit the following settings: Date and Time Click this icon to set the date and time, automatically, or manually. Automatic setting of the date and time requires you to either synchronize the time with that on your computer or, alternatively, to provide the IP address of an NTP server.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Layout Settings Using the Layout settings, you can define your default viewer for Internet Explorer and enable a wide range of personal features for inclusion on the product’s Home Page. Default viewer for Internet Explorer To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and perform a once-only installation of the Axis ActiveX component onto your workstation.
Configuration Emergency Actions In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS 2130. This is performed in one of two ways: • By clicking the Factory Default button on the General Settings admin page. This will reset most of the unit’s parameters but will save the IP address, the Subnet mask, the Default Router and the Mac (Ethernet) address.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Miscellaneous Description Select Media This does not normally need to be changed, but if you have specific needs - due to the use of network switches or similar equipment, select the type of network media here. Max Bandwidth With the default set to unlimited, this parameter defines a restriction on the network bandwidth used by the camera;...
Configuration Video Settings Click the Image Settings requirements. Header Date & time Text Image Color Resolution Compression Flicker reduction Enable Notes: •Image control can also be achieved directly using CGI parameters in the image URL. •Using CGI parameters embedded in a URL request will temporarily override any parameters defined in the Image Settings dialog.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Preset Positions To enable quick and accurate camera PTZ positioning to known camera hotspots, the Administrator can set any camera position as a named entity - creating up to forty Preset Positions that can be used at any time from the drop-down list on the Live View page. Defining Preset Positions The camera’s orientation is controlled by Pan Tilt and Zoom control bars.
Configuration Reinstating the Factory Default Settings In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS 2130/2130R. This is performed by clicking the appropriate button within the Administration Tools, or by using the Reset Button. Follow the instructions below to reinstate the product factory default settings using the Reset Button on the underside of the unit: 1.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Using the AXIS 2130 PTZ Network Camera This section is intended specifically for system Users; that is, personnel responsible for using the AXIS 2130/2130R as part of an integrated surveillance system. Important! • Your system Administrator has installed the AXIS 2130/2130R on your computer network, and tai- lored the user functions and general look and feel of the system to meet your specific surveillance needs.
Using the AXIS 2130 PTZ Network Camera AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Positional Control of the Camera The camera’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) device is controlled directly from the unit’s web interface, as shown in the illustration below: Zoom Allows smooth or stepped camera zoom between telescopic and wide viewing.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods As an alternative to the ARP command (described earlier in the Installation section of this manual), you can set the IP address for your AXIS 2130/2130R using any of the following methods - as appropriate for your operating system: Method AXIS IP Installer...
Other IP Setup Methods The AXIS IP Installer The AXIS IP Installer is a Windows program that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis networking products. Allowing you to conveniently access the home page of any Axis ThinServer device connected to your network, this freely distributed software is available for download from the Axis Website at www.axis.com.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Troubleshooting Appendix B - Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 2130/2130R. Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table. Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when attempting to solve a problem should be to check the firmware version currently installed.
Troubleshooting Alternatively, get a copy of the log file by typing the following command directly into the location/Address field (URL) of your browser: http://<servername>/support/messages The log file can be read in any text editor and will look something like this: Log file Events Sep 13 11:30:01 AxisProduct syslogd 1.3-3: restart.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes The AXIS 2130/2130R cannot The IP address is already be accessed from a browser. being used by another device. The IP address is located on a different subnet. In Windows 95, the ARP table was empty when you tried to set the IP address.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Triggering difficulties with programming scripts. Bad snapshot images. Note: If you still have a problem after reading this information, please contact your reseller or visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/ Possible causes Remedial actions Unable to trigger on both Repetitive trigger conditions that occur in quick succession can be positive and negative missed.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Appendix C - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 2130/2130R firmware is stored in Flash memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that, just like any other ROM device, retains data content even after power is removed.
Customizing The Video Server Appendix D - Customizing The Video Server Modifying the File System The Linux-based operating system and flash memory file system make it possible for advanced users and application developers to customize the AXIS 2130/2130R by adding additional files to the read-write area of the flash memory.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Custom Web Pages The AXIS 2130/2130R contains a re-writable flash memory file system that allows some directories and files to be changed by the root user, using FTP. This strictly non-supported product functionality, makes it possible for advanced users and application developers to add their own Web pages, scripts, and other files to the Axis product.
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Customizing The Video Server Start your browser and view the Web pages you uploaded, by entering the following URL in the location/Address field: http://<server ip address>/local/<filename.html> Example! http://172.21.1.200/local/index.html The images are now updated in your browser. 8. Enter in the command window to exit the ftp program. Note: You can change the html files as and when you like, but remember that the available flash memory is limited.
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AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Creating a New Home Page Having created and stored your new custom Web pages in product memory, you then proceed to assign one of these pages as your default Home page in the AXIS 2130/2130R, as described below: Caution! Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 2130/2130R is not something that should be undertaken lightly.
The I/O Terminal Block Connector Appendix E - The I/O Terminal Block Connector A 4-pole connector is provided for external I/O connections to the AXIS 2130/2130R. The connector provides the interface to a single output and a single input. A diagram for the connector, complete with a pinout table is provided below.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Schematic Connection Diagram of the I/O Connector Controlling and Monitoring By entering http requests in your browser’s URL field, you can: • drive the relay output high or low • monitor the status of the digital input This requires you to have root access to the AXIS 2130/2130R and consequently, to supply a user name and password.
The I/O Terminal Block Connector Example 2: - Set two 300ms pulses with 500ms delay between the pulses on output 1. http://myserver/axis-cgi/io/output.cgi?action=1:/300\500/300\ Wait 1 second before setting output 1 ON. Example 3: - http://myserver/axis-cgi/io/output.cgi?action=1:1000/ Digital Input The digital input is programmed using the Application Wizard, allowing the AXIS 2130/2130R to be configured for time and alarm-based image recording.
AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Appendix F - Technical Specifications System Requirements • Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows ME, Linux, or UNIX. • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x or Netscape 4.x Network • Supported protocols - 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, NTP, ARP, CHAP, MAP, DHCP, BOOTP •...
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Technical Specifications AXIS 2130/2130R User’s Manual Operating Environment • Temperature: +40 to +125 F (0 to +40 • Humidity: 20-80% RH non-condensing. • Approved environmental housing required for outdoor use. Hardware • ARTPEC-1 compression chip • ETRAX 100 LX, 32-bit RISC, 100 MIPS CPU •...
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