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  • Page 1 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series AXIS M3125–LVE Dome Camera AXIS M3126–LVE Dome Camera AXIS M3128–LVE Dome Camera User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Installation

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Installation Installation The following video shows an example of how you can install AXIS M3125-LVE/ M3126-LVE/M3128-LVE Dome Camera. For complete instructions on all installation scenarios and important safety information, see the installation guide on axis.com/products/axis-m3125-lve/support To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Secure Passwords

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

  • Page 6: Configure Your Device

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Configure your device Configure your device This section covers all the important configurations that an installer needs to do to get the product up and running after the hardware installation has been completed. Basic settings Set the mounting position 1.

  • Page 7: Optimize Ir Illumination

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Configure your device • For environments with certain artificial light and bright light, for example outdoors with fluorescent lighting at night and sun during daytime, select Flicker-reduced. Select the same frequency as the power line frequency.

  • Page 8: Reduce Motion Blur In Low-Light Conditions

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Configure your device Reduce motion blur in low-light conditions To reduce motion blur in low-light conditions, adjust one or more of the following settings in Video > Image > Exposure: • Set Exposure mode to Automatic and turn on Motion-adaptive exposure.

  • Page 9: Monitor Long And Narrow Areas

    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 M31 Dome 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 M31 Dome 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 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 13: Set Up Rules For Events

    Before you start: • Make sure you have an SD card installed. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: 1. Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics. 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: Send An Email Automatically If Someone Spray Paints The Lens

    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: Audio

    With portcast technology, you can add audio capability to your product. It allows audio and I/O communication digitally over the network cable between the camera and the interface. To add audio capability to your Axis network video device, connect the portcast compatible Axis audio device and I/O Interface between your device and the PoE switch which provides power.
  • Page 16 Axis portcast device Switch Once the devices are connected, an audio tab becomes visible in the settings for your Axis network video device. Go to the audio tab and turn on Allow audio. See your Axis portcast device’s user manual for more information.

  • Page 17: The Web Interface

    Device info Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. Time sync status Shows NTP synchronization information, including if the device is in sync with an NTP server and the time remaining until the next sync.

  • Page 18: Video

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Ongoing recordings Shows ongoing recordings and their designated storage space. Recordings: View ongoing and filtered recordings and their source. For more information, see Shows the storage space where the recording is saved.

  • Page 19: Installation

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface and it comes from the browser. Both values cover only the raw video stream and not the additional bandwidth generated when it’s transported over the network through UDP/TCP/HTTP. • Adaptive stream: Turn on to adapt the image resolution to the viewing client’s actual display resolution, to improve the user experience and help prevent a possible overload of the client’s hardware.
  • Page 20 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Contrast: Use the slider to adjust the difference between light and dark. Brightness: Use the slider to adjust the light intensity. This can make objects easier to see. Brightness is applied after image capture, and doesn’t affect the information in the image.
  • Page 21 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.Synchronize illumination: Turn on to automatically synchronize the illumination with the surrounding light. The synchronization between day and night only works if the IR-cut filter is set to Auto or Off.Automatic illumination angle...
  • Page 22 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface image.IR wavelength : Select the desired wavelength for the IR light.White light Allow illumination : Turn on to let the camera use white light in night mode.Synchronize illumination : Turn on to automatically synchronize the white light with the surrounding light.
  • Page 23 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 24 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Select the bitrate reduction Strength: • Off: No bitrate reduction. • Low: No visible quality degradation in most scenes. This is the default option and it can be used in all types of scenes to reduce the bitrate.
  • Page 25 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 26: View Areas

    AXIS Object Analytics Start: Click to start AXIS Object Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings.Open: Click to open AXIS Object Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.

  • Page 27: Recordings

    Show recordings based on storage type. Apps Add app: Install a new app.Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps.Allow unsigned apps : Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps.Allow root-privileged apps : Turn on to allow apps with root privileges full access to the device.

  • Page 28: System

    AXIS M31 Dome 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 29 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Assign IPv4 automatically: Select to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. We recommend automatic IP (DHCP) for most networks.IP address: Enter a unique IP address for the device. Static IP addresses can be assigned at random within isolated networks, provided that each address is unique.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).To allow the device to access a network protected through certificates, you must install a signed client certificate on the device.Authentication method: Select an EAP type used for...
  • Page 33 To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
  • Page 34 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Restrict root access: Turn on to restrict functionality that requires root access. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service.
  • Page 35 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface selection. Add a condition: Click to add an additional condition. Action: Select an action from the list and enter its required information. For information about specific actions, see Get started with rules for events.
  • Page 36 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 37 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 software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).Set up the device as an MQTT client.
  • Page 38 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 39: Stream Profiles

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface the amount of old recordings, or to comply with regulations regarding data storage. If the network storage becomes full, old recordings are removed before the selected time period passes. Tools • Test connection: Test the connection to the network share.
  • Page 40 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. Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account.Account: Enter a unique account name.New password: Enter a password for the account.

  • Page 41: Power Meter

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series The web interface Audio decoder : Select the audio decoding format for your configuration. • 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.

  • Page 42: Edge To Edge

    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 43: Plain Config

    AXIS OS upgrade: Upgrade to a new AXIS OS version. New releases can contain improved functionality, bug fixes, and completely new features. We recommend you to always use the latest AXIS OS release. To download the latest release, go to axis.com/support.

  • Page 44: Long-Distance Connections

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Learn more Learn more Long-distance connections This product supports fiber-optic cable installations through a media converter. Fiber-optic cable installations offer a number of benefits such as: • Long-distance connection • High speed • Long lifetime •...

  • Page 45: Privacy Masks

    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. Privacy masks A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area.

  • Page 46: Pan, Tilt, And Zoom (Ptz)

    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 older MPEG formats.

  • Page 47: Bitrate Control

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Learn more Bitrate control Bitrate control helps you to manage the bandwidth consumption of your video stream. Variable bitrate (VBR) Variable bitrate allows the bandwidth consumption to vary depending on the level of activity in the scene. The more activity, the more bandwidth you need.

  • Page 48: Edge-To-Edge Technology

    Speaker pairing Edge-to-edge speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it’s part of your camera. Once paired, the speaker's features are integrated in the camera's web interface and the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.
  • Page 49 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 50: Cybersecurity

    AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Object Analytics is an analytic application that comes preinstalled on the camera. It detects objects that move in the scene and classifies them as, for example, humans or vehicles. You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see AXIS Object Analytics user manual.
  • Page 51 This ensures no data stored in the file system can be extracted or tampered with when the device is not in use, unauthenticated access to the device is achieved and/or the Axis device is stolen. During the secure boot process, the read-write filesystem is decrypted and can be mounted and used by the Axis device.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Specifications Specifications Product overview Part number (P/N) & Serial number S/N Network Connector (PoE) SD card slot Status indicator LED Control button Pan lock screw Tilt lock screw Rotate ring LED indicators Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation.

  • Page 53: 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 54 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Clean your device Clean your device You can clean your device with lukewarm water. NOTICE TICE TICE • Harsh chemicals can damage the device. Don’t use chemicals such as window cleaner or acetone to clean your device.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Using AXIS OS 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 56: Upgrade Axis Os

    Note When you upgrade the device with the latest AXIS OS version in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before you upgrade. To find the latest AXIS OS version and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/device-software.

  • Page 57: Performance Considerations

    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).If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually.

  • Page 58: Contact Support

    • 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 59 User manual Ver. M4.2 AXIS M31 Dome Camera Series Date: September 2024 © Axis Communications AB, 2024 Part no. T10204362...

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