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  • Page 1 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series AXIS P1385-BE Box Camera AXIS P1387-BE Box Camera AXIS P1388-BE Box Camera User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Table of Contents Get started ..........

  • Page 3: Get Started

    Get started 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: Secure Passwords

    Verify that no one has tampered with the firmware To make sure that the device has its original Axis firmware, or to take full control of the device after a security attack: 1. Reset to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 76.

  • Page 5: Configure Your Device

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device Configure your device Basic settings Set the capture mode 1. Go to Video > Installation > Capture mode. 2. Click Change. 3. Select a capture mode and click Save and restart. See also Capture modes on page 57.
  • Page 6 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the level grid in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera. 1. Go to Video > Image > and click 2.
  • Page 7 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device Reduce noise in low-light conditions To reduce noise in low-light conditions, you can adjust one or more of the following settings: • Adjust the trade-off between noise and motion blur. Go to Video > Image > Exposure and move the Blur-noise trade-off slider toward Low noise.
  • Page 8 4. Use the Tone mapping slider to adjust the amount of WDR. 5. 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. Stabilize a shaky image with image stabilization Image stabilization is suitable in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location where vibrations can occur, for example, due to wind or passing traffic.
  • Page 9 Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°.
  • Page 10 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device ABC 123 1. Go to Video > Image. 2. Click 3. Click for Pixel counter. 4. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect license plates to appear.

  • Page 11: View And Record Video

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device 2. Select Image and click 3. Click Images. 4. Drag and drop an image. 5. Click Upload. 6. Click Manage overlay. 7. Select the image and a position. You can also drag the overlay image in the live view to change the position.
  • Page 12 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device 5. Go to Video > Stream > Zipstream and do one or more of the following: Note The Zipstream settings are used for both H.264 and H.265. Select the Zipstream Strength that you want to use.

  • Page 13: Set Up Rules For Events

    With signed video, you can make sure that no one has tampered with the video recorded by the camera. 1. Go to Video > Stream > General and turn on Signed video. 2. Use AXIS Camera Station (5.46 or later) or another compatible video management software to record video. For instructions, see the AXIS Camera Station user manual.
  • Page 14 Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects an object. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: 1. Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
  • Page 15 8. Create a second rule and select the same Condition as in the first rule. 9. In the list of actions, select Toggle I/O while the rule is active, and then select the port the AXIS I/O Indication LED is connected to.
  • Page 16 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device 1. Set up the stream profile to include audio, see Add audio to your recording on page 19. Turn on audio detection: 1. Go to System > Detectors > Audio detection. 2. Adjust the sound level according to your needs.
  • Page 17 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device Detect tampering with input signal This example explains how to send an email when the input signal is cut or short-circuited. For more information about the I/O connector, see page 68. 1. Go to System > Accessories and turn on Supervised for the relevant port.
  • Page 18 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Configure your device Create a rule: 11. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule. 12. Type a name for the rule. 13. In the list of conditions, under Video, select Tampering.

  • Page 19: Audio

    Connect to a network speaker Network speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it is connected directly to the camera. Once paired, the speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.

  • Page 20: The Web Interface

    • Legacy device interface: Change the device’s web interface to the legacy version. Status Audio system info This information is only shown for devices that belong to an AXIS Audio Manager Edge site. AXIS Audio Manager Edge: Launch AXIS Audio Manager Edge. Locate device Shows the locate device information, including serial number and IP address.
  • Page 21 Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, and what encryption protocols are in use. Recommendations to the settings are based on the AXIS OS Hardening Guide. Hardening guide: Link to AXIS OS Hardening guide where you can learn more about cybersecurity on Axis devices and best practices.

  • Page 22: Video

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Video Click to play the live video stream. Click to freeze the live video stream. Click to take a snapshot of the live video stream. The file is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder on your computer. The image file name is [snapshot_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.jpg].
  • Page 23 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Click to access more settings: • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Client stream information: Turn on to show dynamic information about the video stream used by the browser that shows the live video stream.
  • Page 24 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Zoom: Use the slider to adjust the zoom level. Focus: Use the slider to manually set the focus. AF: Click to make the camera focus on the selected area. If you don’t select an autofocus area, the camera focuses on the entire scene.
  • Page 25 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface The image before and after it has been straightened. Image Appearance Scene profile : Select a scene profile that suits your surveillance scenario. A scene profile optimizes image settings, including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and local contrast, for a specific environment or purpose.
  • Page 26 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Sharpness: Use the slider to make objects in the image appear sharper by adjusting the edge contrast. If you increase the sharpness, it may increase the bitrate and the amount of storage space needed as well.
  • Page 27 • Move the slider towards Dark to increase the threshold for the IR-cut filter. The camera changes to night mode later. IR light If your device doesn’t have built-in illumination, these controls are only available when you connect a supporting Axis accessory. Allow illumination: Turn on to let the camera use the built-in light in night mode.
  • Page 28 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Exposure Select an exposure mode to reduce rapidly changing irregular effects in the image, for example, flicker produced by different types of light sources. We recommend you to use the automatic exposure mode, or the same frequency as your power network.
  • Page 29 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Max gain: Select the suitable max gain. If you increase the max gain, it improves the visible level of detail in dark images, but also increases the noise level. More noise can also result in increased use of bandwidth and storage. If you set the max gain to a high value, images can differ a lot if the light conditions are very different from day to night.
  • Page 30 Zipstream is a bitrate reduction technology, optimized for video surveillance, that reduces the average bitrate in an H.264 or H.265 stream in real time. Axis Zipstream applies a high bitrate in scenes where there are multiple regions of interest, for example, in scenes with moving objects.
  • Page 31 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface • Average: Select to automatically adjust the bitrate over a longer time period and provide the best possible image quality based on the available storage. Click to calculate the target bitrate based on available storage, retention time, and bitrate limit.
  • Page 32 Label: Enter the text label for the x axis. Time window: Enter how long time the data is visualized. Time unit: Enter a time unit for the x axis. Y axis Label: Enter the text label for the y axis.

  • Page 33: Audio

    Mask x: Click to rename, disable, or permanently delete the mask. Audio AXIS Audio Manager Edge AXIS Audio Manager Edge: Launch the application. Device settings Input: Turn on or off audio input. Shows the type of input. Allow stream extraction : Turn on to allow stream extraction.

  • Page 34: Recordings

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Automatic gain control : Turn on to dynamically adapt the gain to changes in the sound. Gain: Use the slider to change the gain. Click the microphone icon to mute or unmute.

  • Page 35: Apps

    • Activate license with a key: If the app requires a license, you need to activate it. Use this option if your device doesn’t have internet access. If you don’t have a license key, go to axis.com/products/analytics. You need a license code and the Axis product serial number to generate a license key.

  • Page 36: System

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface System Time and location Date and time The time format depends on the web browser’s language settings. Note We recommend you synchronize the device’s date and time with an NTP server. Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization.
  • Page 37 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Fallback to static IP address if DHCP isn’t available: Select if you want to add a static IP address to use as fallback if DHCP is unavailable and can’t assign an IP address automatically.
  • Page 38 One-click cloud connection One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services. Allow O3C: • One-click: This is the default setting. Press and hold the control button on the device to connect to an O3C service over the internet.
  • Page 39 Authentication failed: Sends a trap message when an authentication attempt fails. Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP. • v3: SNMP v3 is a more secure version, which provides encryption and secure passwords. To use SNMP v3, we recommend you to activate HTTPS, as the password is then sent through HTTPS.
  • Page 40 When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).
  • Page 41 To install test firmware or other custom firmware from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed firmware certificate. The certificate verifies that the firmware is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The firmware can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
  • Page 42 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Add account: Click to add a new account. You can add up to 100 accounts. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
  • Page 43 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server. Admin claim: Enter a value for the admin role. Provider URL: Enter the web link for the API endpoint authentication. Format should be https://[insert URL]/.well-known/openid-configuration...
  • Page 44 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files. The list shows all the recipients currently configured in the product, along with information about their configuration. Note You can create up to 20 recipients.
  • Page 45 RSA is the preferred method during negotiation, followed by ECDSA, ED25519, and DSA. Make sure to enter the right MD5 host key that is used by your SFTP server. While the Axis device supports both MD5 and SHA-256 hash keys, we recommend using SHA-256 due to stronger security over MD5. For more information on how to configure an SFTP server with an Axis device, go to the AXIS OS Portal.
  • Page 46 IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device firmware can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).
  • Page 47 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface HTTP proxy: A URL with a maximum length of 255 bytes. You can leave the field empty if you don't want to use an HTTP proxy. HTTPS proxy: A URL with a maximum length of 255 bytes. You can leave the field empty if you don't want to use an HTTPS proxy.
  • Page 48 DNS. Windows SMB/CIFS names are not supported. • Network share: Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. Several Axis devices can use the same network share since each device gets its own folder.
  • Page 49 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Unbind: Click to unbind and disconnect the network share. Bind: Click to bind and connect the network share. Unmount: Click to unmount the network share. Mount: Click to mount the network share.
  • Page 50 When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com.
  • Page 51 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
  • Page 52 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list and adjust the settings. The configurations in the drop-down list act as identifiers/names of the configuration. Audio output : Select the audio output format for your configuration.
  • Page 53 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series The web interface Dynamic power mode: Turn on to reduce power consumption when the device is inactive. Power profiles Select a power profile according to the temperature range that the device will be used in: •...
  • Page 54 Pairing Pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker or microphone as if it’s part of the camera. Once paired, the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera. The network microphone will take up sounds from the surrounding area and make it available as an audio input device, usable in media streams and recordings.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Severity: Select which messages to send when triggered. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. Plain config Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page. Maintenance Restart: Restart the device.
  • Page 56 Note All Axis device firmware is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified firmware on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Signed firmware, secure boot, and security of private keys” at axis.com.

  • Page 57: Learn More

    The image shows how the field of view and aspect ratio can change between two different capture modes. What capture mode to choose depends on the requirements for the frame rate and resolution of the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com.

  • Page 58: Remote Focus And Zoom

    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.
  • Page 59 H.265 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 25% compared to H.264. Note • H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
  • Page 60 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Learn more Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer period of time. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes.

  • Page 61: Applications

    AXIS People Counter AXIS People Counter is an analytic application that you can install on a network camera. You can use the application to count how many people pass through an entrance, in what direction they pass, and if more than one person passes during a predefined interval.
  • Page 62 If the interval between screams is less than 3 seconds, the application regards it as one scream. AXIS Blocked View Detection AXIS Blocked View Detection is an application that triggers an alarm if tampering of the camera is detected, for example, if the lens is covered or sprayed.

  • Page 63: Cybersecurity

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Learn more 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 64 To learn more about the cybersecurity features in Axis devices, go to axis.com/learning/white-papers and search for cybersecurity. Axis security notification service Axis provides a notification service with information about vulnerability and other security related matters for Axis devices. To receive notifications, you can subscribe at axis.com/security-notification-service.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Specifications Specifications Product overview...

  • Page 66: Led Indicators

    AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Specifications Weathershield Window Sensor protection cap Front heater Optical unit Spring loaded thumb screw (4x) Intrusion alarm sensor Cable cover IK10 tool 10 Safety wire 11 Intrusion alarm magnet 12 Cable gasket M20 (2x) 13 I/O connector...

  • Page 67: Sd Card Slot

    Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running. This device supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. 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.
  • Page 68 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Specifications Audio input 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve Electret power if selected Ground Unbalanced microphone (with or without electret power) or line The external microphone is used when connected. I/O connector Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications.
  • Page 69 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Specifications DC ground DC output 12 V, max 50 mA Supervised input port 1 Supervised input port 2 Digital output port 1 Digital output port 2 Power connector 2-pin terminal block for DC power input. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.
  • Page 70 Important The maximum cable length is 30 m (98 ft). T92G20 connector Use this connector when you mount the camera in an AXIS T92G20 Outdoor Housing. The connector supplies power to the heater and the IR illumination in the housing.

  • Page 71: Aptp

    PTZ drivers PTZ drivers APTP This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit. Important Check what serial communication your Axis product and the PTZ unit will support.
  • Page 72 Pelco Spectra Mini • Videotec DTRX3/PTH310P • Videotec ULISSE • PTK AMB • YP3040 Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis. Technical information DEFAULT capabilities for PTZ driver: Driver Pelco 4.17 Version DEFAULT serial configuration: PortMode...

  • Page 73: Visca

    To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device’s web interface. Visca This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit. Important Check what serial communication your Axis product and the PTZ unit will support.
  • Page 74 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series PTZ drivers Note Different PTZ units may have other capabilities (both less and more). Movement Absolute Relative Continuous Tilt Zoom Focus Iris AutoIris AutoFocus IrCutFilter BackLight OSDMenu Connection For the RS485/RS422 pin assignment on your device, see RS485/RS422 connector on page 69.
  • Page 75 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Cleaning recommendations Cleaning recommendations NOTICE TICE TICE Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene, or acetone. 1. Use a can of compressed air to remove any dust or loose dirt from the device. 2. If necessary, clean the lens with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    3. Go to Maintenance > Firmware upgrade and click Upgrade. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically. You can use AXIS Device Manager to upgrade multiple devices at the same time. Find out more at axis.com/products/axis-device-manager. Technical issues, clues, and solutions If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support.
  • Page 78 IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed by DHCP changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).

  • Page 79: Performance Considerations

    • 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. Contact support If you need more help, go to axis.com/support.
  • Page 80 User manual Ver. M2.2 AXIS P13-BE Box Camera Series Date: April 2024 © Axis Communications AB, 2024 Part no. T10203440...

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