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  • Page 1 AXIS FA51-B Main Unit User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Table of Contents Get started ..........

  • Page 3: Get Started

    6. Use a crimping tool to fasten the connector to the cable. Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.

  • Page 4: Access The Device

    1. Open a browser and enter the IP address or host name of the Axis device. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network. 2. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See Set a new password for the root account on page 4 .

  • Page 5: Webpage Overview

    Secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.
  • Page 6 AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Get started Settings tabs...

  • Page 7: Additional Settings

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Additional settings Additional settings Adjust the image This section includes instructions about how to configure your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features function, go to Learn more on page 14. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera.
  • Page 8 3. Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. 4. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr. Monitor long and narrow areas...
  • Page 9 Additional settings 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. 2. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, log in to the webpage and go to Settings > System > Orientation.

  • Page 10: View And Record Video

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/71903#t10106902 How to change the appearance of the mask Show an image overlay You can add an image as an overlay in the video stream.

  • Page 11: Set Up Rules And Alerts

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Additional settings 2. Change the HDMI settings under Settings > System > HDMI. Set up network storage To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage. 1. Go to Settings > System > Storage.
  • Page 12 1. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule. 2. Type a name for the rule. 3. In the list of conditions, under Application, select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD). 4. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active.
  • Page 13 AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Additional settings 1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection. 2. Start the application if it is not already running. 3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.

  • Page 14: Learn More

    H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80% compared to the Motion JPEG format and by as much as 50% compared to the MPEG-4 standard.

  • Page 15: Applications

    Target bitrate Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications. To find the user manuals for Axis applications, go to axis.com.
  • Page 16 How to activate an application licence code on a device AXIS Face Detector AXIS Face Detector is an application that detects faces in a predefined area of the live video. The detected faces are marked within boxes. To find out more about the application, see axis.com/products/axis-face-detector...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Using firmware from the active track is recommended if you want to access the newest features, or if you use Axis end-to-end system offerings. The LTS tracks are recommended if you use third-party integrations, which are not continuously validated against the latest active track.

  • Page 18: Technical Issues, Clues And Solutions

    Axis device. Check all cabling and reinstall the device. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis device is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...

  • Page 19: Performance Considerations

    To access the device externally, we recommend using one of the following applications for Windows • AXIS Companion: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. For instructions and download, go to axis.com/vms.

  • Page 20: Contact Support

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Troubleshooting Contact support Contact support at axis.com/support.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    • Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the product is running. Unmount the SD card from the product’s webpage before removal. This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com.

  • Page 22: Buttons

    AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Specifications microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Buttons Control button The control button is used for: •...
  • Page 23 AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Specifications DC ground DC output 12 V, max 50mA I/O configured as input I/O configured as output RJ12 connector The RJ12 connector is used for connecting the sensor unit to the main unit. For information on how to shorten the sensor unit cable see Shorten the sensor unit cable on page 3 .
  • Page 24 User Manual Ver. M1.8 AXIS FA51-B Main Unit Date: May 2021 © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Part No. T10166227...

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