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  • Page 1 AXIS 231D+/232D+ Network Dome Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Document

    Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.
  • Page 3 Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 231D+/232D+ uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery will, under normal conditions, 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the AXIS 231D+/232D+ ........

  • Page 5: Axis 231D+/232D

    Index ............... . . 53 AXIS 231D+/232D+...

  • Page 6: Axis 231D+/232D

    AXIS 232D+ The AXIS 232D+ Network Dome Camera is a day and night camera with an IR cut filter which enables the camera to capture color video in light conditions down to 0.3 lux, and black and white video in conditions down to 0.005 lux.

  • Page 7: Hardware Description

    Control Button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to Factory Default Settings, on page 41 or for installation as described in the provided AXIS 231D+/232D+ Installation Guide and also available from the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com.

  • Page 8: Using The Network Dome Camera

    • To be able to view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your Web browser to allow ActiveX controls. If your working environment restricts the use of additional software components, you can configure the AXIS 231D+/232D+ to use a Java applet for updating images. Please refer to the online help files for more information.
  • Page 9 • IR cut filter (AXIS 232D+ only) - when set to off, the camera will be able to “see” infrared light, e.g. at night, thus making the image clearer.
  • Page 10 Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls, please see page 25. AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick The AXIS 295 is a USB device that gives responsive and accurate control of the pan, tilt, zoom functionality. On installation, the joystick is automatically detected by AXIS Media Control where the 12 buttons can be programmed for a customized video surveillance system.

  • Page 11: Video Streams

    The supported video object types are: • Simple - sets the coding type to H.263, as used by e.g. QuickTime™. • Advanced Simple - sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2, as used by AMC (AXIS Media Control) When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled.

  • Page 12: Mpeg-4 Protocols And Communication Methods

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Video Streams MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.
  • Page 13 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Video Streams How to stream MPEG-4 Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. RTP+RTSP This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration for live video, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream, even if some images do get dropped.

  • Page 14: The Axis Media Control

    Video/images from the AXIS 231D+/232D+ can also be accessed in the following ways: • If supported by the client, the AXIS 231D+/232D+ 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: Configuring The Network Dome Camera

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Configuring the Network Dome Camera Configuring the Network Dome Camera This section describes how to configure the AXIS 231D+/232D+ and is intended for the product administrator who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and Operator who has access to Video &...

  • Page 16: Video & Image Settings

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Configuring the Network Dome Camera Video & Image Settings The following descriptions offer examples of the available features in the AXIS 231D+/232D+. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files.
  • Page 17 Follow these instructions to upload and use an overlay image: 1. Go to Setup > Video & Image > Overlay Image. 2. To upload the file (a logo or image) to the AXIS 231D+/232D+, click the Browse button and locate it on your computer or server.
  • Page 18 Allow slow shutter can be enabled/disabled when the exposure control is set to Automatic. • IR cut filter (AXIS 232D+ only)- when the IR cut filter is set to OFF, the camera will be able to ‘see’ infrared light, e.g. at night, thus making the image clearer.

  • Page 19: Mpeg-4 Settings

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Configuring the Network Dome Camera Please use the online help files for more information. MPEG-4 Settings Tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and for controlling the video bit rate. The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations.

  • Page 20: Live View Config

    These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default page with your own colors, images etc.
  • Page 21 Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background picture, color etc. must first be uploaded to the AXIS 231D+/232D+ in order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list.

  • Page 22: Output Buttons

    6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?continuouspantiltmove=0,0 7. These links will appear in the web interface and can be used to control the AXIS 231D+/232D+. For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support / Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com.

  • Page 23: Html Examples

    PTZ joystick mode. HTML Examples You can add live video from your AXIS 231D+/232D+ to your own web site. The video server can send Motion-JPEG or MPEG-4 images to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer.

  • Page 24: Sequence Mode

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Live View Config The External Video Source list shows all of the external video sources currently configured. The information displayed is the source's name and the path to the video stream. Up to 20 external video sources can be configured.

  • Page 25: Pan Tilt Zoom Controls

    Each position on the bar (see right) represents a defined position in the camera’s range of movement, with the center of the bar representing the point midway between the two extremes of movement. AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Live View Config Source / Preset positions Tilt bar...
  • Page 26 Absolute click-in-image movement means that the camera view will center on the absolute position that was clicked. Relative click-in-image movement can be used when using the AXIS Media Control with Microsoft Internet Explorer. By clicking and holding the mouse button down in the image, the PTZ device moves the camera in that direction, relative to the center of the image.

  • Page 27: Dome Configuration

    Note: Once a limit has been saved, this position can not be exceeded by the AXIS 231D+/232D+ unless the values have been reset and saved to a greater value first (i.e. reset the default values of the mechanical restric- tions).
  • Page 28 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Dome Configuration Advanced Control Queue - The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controllers. Once set up, the PTZ Control Queue buttons will appear on the Live View page offering one viewer exclusive control for a limited amount of time. Other users will be placed in the queue.

  • Page 29: Event Configuration

    Event Servers are used, e.g. for receiving uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event server connections in your AXIS 231D+/232D+, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required information according to the selected server type.

  • Page 30: Event Types

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Event Configuration Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If a door is opened, and an event has been configured to act on this, the Network Dome Camera can e.g.
  • Page 31 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and after a trigger, e.g. 2 minutes before and after a door has been opened. Go to Event Types > Add Triggered... >...

  • Page 32: Port Status

    Port Status Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list that shows the status for the connected inputs and outputs of the AXIS 231D+/232D+ for the benefit of the Operator who cannot access the System Options section. Example: If the Normal state for a push button (e.g.

  • Page 33: System Options

    The administrator can add up to 256 IP addresses to this list. If Allowed IP Addresses. the IP address filtering checkbox is checked, the AXIS 231D+/232D+ will only allow access to requests coming from the IP addresses in the list.

  • Page 34: Https

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - System Options HTTPS For greater security, the AXIS 231D+/232D+ can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)). That is, all communication that would otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection.
  • Page 35 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - System Options specify the formats for the date and time (12h Date & Time Format Used in Images . or 24h) displayed in the Live View video streams. Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced File Naming &...

  • Page 36: Network - Basic Tcp/Ip Settings

    IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the network camera when the IP address changes. • Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 231D+/232D+ by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.

  • Page 37: Network - Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following: Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 231D+/232D+. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g.

  • Page 38: Network Traffic

    For more information, please see the online help SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 231D+/232D+ 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 AXIS 231D+/232D+ is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the...

  • Page 39: Rtp (Multicast)/Mpeg-4

    Dome Status - Click the Test button to check the camera and dome mechanics for errors. Contact Axis Customer Services if you receive an error message as the result of this test. Upgrade Server - See Support, on page 40.

  • Page 40: Support

    The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View Information - The Log report and the Parameter List also provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis’...

  • Page 41: Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 231D+/232D+ to the original default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (described in Maintenance, on page 39) or use the control button on the AXIS 231D+/232D+ as described below:...

  • Page 42: Connection Module

    AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Connection Module Connection Module This section describes the pinout provided by the Connection module consisting of: • 4 transistor outputs • 4 digital inputs • power and GND (ground) The inputs/outputs are used in applications for, e.g. event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, picture storage to FTP locations.
  • Page 43 Schematic Diagram - AXIS 231D+/232D+ I/O connectors and power 3.3V Note: Unmarked I/O connectors on the connection module can not be used. AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Connection Module PS GND o Switch 24VAC Mode 24VAC e.g. doorbell IN 1 IN 2...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Note: Preconfigured and customized settings will be retained for use when the new firmware is running (provid- ing that the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communi- cations. 1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the AXIS 231D+/232D+ firmware is available free of charge from the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com/techsup or from your local distributor.

  • Page 45: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping. 3. Open a browser and type in the AXIS 231D+/232D+’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis231d.bin or axis232d.bin.

  • Page 46: Symptoms, Possible Causes And Remedial Actions

    Internet. Verify that you are using the correct power supply. A rescue firmware is running in the product. First, set the IP address using AXIS IP utility or ARP and Ping, Then, from a Web browser, access the unit and upgrade the latest firmware to the product, see Updating the Firmware, on page 44.
  • Page 47 Go to System Options > Maintenance > Dome Status and click Test to test the camera and Problem with hardware dome mechanics for errors. Contact Axis Customer Services if you receive an error message as the result of this test.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Security Users Specification • AXIS 231D+ Network Dome Camera • AXIS 232D+ Network Dome Camera with Day/Night functionality • Motion-JPEG, as well as single snapshot JPEG images. User-controlled compression level. • MPEG-4 Part2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2), Profiles: ASP and SP • 4CIF, 2CIF Expanded, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF •...
  • Page 49 • Out: 24V AC 1.5A Operating conditions • Temperature: 5 • Humidity: 20-80% RHG System integration • API for software integration available at www.axis.com includes HTTP API, AXIS support Media Control SDK • Event trigger data in video stream • Embedded scripting •...

  • Page 50: General Performance Considerations

    • Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected. Optimizing your system To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 231D+/232D+ provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image.

  • Page 51: Frame Rates - Motion Jpeg

    Frame rates - Motion JPEG The following test results show the frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG streams from the AXIS 231D+/232D+, using a compression level of 50%. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.
  • Page 52 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - Technical Specifications There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are: • the amount of motion • the image’s complexity • the lighting conditions. For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended.

  • Page 53: Index

    Emergency recovery 45 Event 29 Event Servers 29 Event Types 30 Factory Default 41 Frame rates 17, 51 AXIS 231D+/232D+ FTP Server 29 Guard Tour 27 Host name 37 HTML examples 23 HTTP API 21, 26 HTTP port number 37...
  • Page 54 AXIS 231D+/232D+ Own home page 21 Own web files 21 Pan/Tilt/Zoom 25 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue 10 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls 10 Pinout 39 Pinout - I/O connectors 42 Port Status 32 Ports & Devices 39 Post-trigger Buffer 31 Preset Positions 26 Preset positions 26...

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