AXIS FA54 Main Unit Product overview Product overview Status LED RJ12 connector (4x) HDMI Audio in (2x) Audio out I/O connector Power connector Network connector (DC input) Control button 10 microSD card slot About the sensor units We recommend that you connect the sensor units to the main unit before powering the main unit. If you disconnect a sensor unit, and connect a different sensor unit, it may be necessary to restart the main unit.
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AXIS FA54 Main Unit Product overview White/blue Blue 5. Insert the wires all the way into a shielded 6P6C RJ12 connector. NOTICE TICE TICE Make sure that the wires stay in the correct order and that the cable shield makes good contact with the connector shield.
To add Bonjour as a browser bookmark, go to Safari > Preferences. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the device on the network. For information about how to discover and assign an IP address, see the document How to assign an IP address and access your device on the device page at axis.com.
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AXIS FA54 Main Unit Finding the device on the network 2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling. 3. Click Create login. The password has now been configured.
AXIS FA54 Main Unit Setup Settings tabs About the product's built-in help You can access the built-in help from the product’s webpage. The help provides more detailed information on the product’s features and their settings. How to monitor long and narrow areas...
Setup 1. Depending on your product, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. 2. If your product doesn’t rotate the view automatically, log in to the product’s webpage and go to Settings > Stream >...
AXIS FA54 Main Unit Setup How to reduce bandwidth and storage Important If you reduce the bandwidth it can result in loss of details in the picture. 1. Go to live view and select H.264. 2. Go to Settings > Stream.
The counter is embedded in the camera which means you do not need a dedicated computer to run the application. AXIS People Counter is intended for retail environments, like stores or shopping malls, or other environments where you want to...
AXIS FA54 Main Unit Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support How to reset to factory default settings Important Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values.
Axis product. Check all cabling and reinstall the product. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis product is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...
Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance.
AXIS FA54 Main Unit Specifications Specifications To find the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to the product page at axis.com and locate Support & Documentation. LED Indicators Status LED Indication Green Steady green for normal operation. Amber Steady during startup. Flashes when restoring settings.
Network connector RJ45 Ethernet connector. Audio connector The Axis product has the following audio connectors: • Audio in – 3.5 mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from a stereo signal). •...
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AXIS FA54 Main Unit Specifications DC ground DC output 12 V, max 50 mA I/O configured as input I/O configured as output Configurable I/O Configurable I/O Power connector DC connector. Use the supplied adapter. RJ12 Connector The RJ12 connector is used for connecting the sensor unit to the main unit.