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  • Page 1 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Check the current AXIS OS version ........

  • Page 3: About The Device

    AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit About the device About the device System overview Headquarters’ system Axis body worn system Software requirements Axis body worn system - AXIS OS version 12.3 or later...

  • Page 4: Installation

    TICE We recommend that you install a 2 A fuse between the positive terminal of the battery and AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit. If you are unsure of how to install the hardware, contact a professional car upfitter to do the installation.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 Reset to factory default settings on page 34.

  • Page 7: Configure Your Device

    AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit 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. Set up rules for events To learn more, check out our guide Get started with rules for events.
  • Page 8 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Configure your device 6. Type a subject and a message for the email. 7. Click Save. Activate a lamp when the window is opened This example explains how to connect a window contact to a Body Worn Activation Kit, and how to set up an event to activate a lamp when a window with a contact on it is opened.
  • Page 9 Configure your device • Set up AXIS Motion Guard in the camera. Set up the MQTT client in the camera 1. In the camera’s device interface, go to System > MQTT > MQTT client > Broker and enter the following information:...
  • Page 10 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Configure your device Port: The port number used by the broker Username and Password 2. Click Save and Connect. 3. Go to MQTT subscriptions and add a subscription. Enter the following information: Subscription filter: Motion...
  • Page 11 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Configure your device Create a rule in the Body Worn Activation Kit 1. Go to System > Events and add a rule. 2. Enter the following information: Name: Open lock Condition: I/O > Digital input is active...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Apps

    The web interface 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 14 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface Max NTP poll time: Select the maximum amount of time the device should wait before it polls the NTP server to get an updated time. Min NTP poll time: Select the minimum amount of time the device should wait before it polls the NTP server to get an updated time.
  • Page 15 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface Network IPv4 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 16 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...
  • Page 17 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 18 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface IEEE 802.1x: Select to use the IEEE 802.1x protocol.These settings are only available if you use IEEE 802.1x PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the authentication method: • Password: Enter the password for your user identity.
  • Page 19 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 20 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface Events Rules A rule defines the conditions that triggers the product to perform an action. The list shows all the currently configured rules in the product. Note You can create up to 256 action rules.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client.Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client.BrokerHost: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server.Protocol: Select which protocol to use.Port: Enter the port number.

  • Page 24: Power Setting

    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 25 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface 4. Set a delay time between 1 and 60 minutes. Accessories I/O ports Use digital input to connect external devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example, PIR sensors, door or window contacts, and glass break detectors.

  • Page 26: 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 27 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit The web interface • Autorollback: Upgrade and confirm the upgrade within the set time. If you don’t confirm, the device reverts to the previous AXIS OS version. AXIS OS rollback: Revert to the previously installed AXIS OS version.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Specifications Specifications Product overview Status LED 2x I/O connectors Control button Power connector RJ45 ethernet connector Buttons Control button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 34.
  • Page 29 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Specifications I/O connector Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 VDC reference point and power (12 V DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to: Digital input - For connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR sensors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors.

  • Page 30: Power Connector

    AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Specifications Power connector 3-pin terminal block for 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 31 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Specifications DC power input:...
  • Page 32 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Specifications Note If the device has been without power before it is turned on, a delay occurs before Delayed shutdown is activated. 1. Connect to ignition control on the 3-pin terminal block. 2. Go to the device’s web interface.

  • Page 33: Configure Your System

    2. In the list of conditions, select Bluetooth beacon signal received. 3. In System ID, enter the body worn system’s ID. You can find it in the About menu in AXIS Body Worn Manager. 4. Select the port that the device is connected to.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    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 36: Contact Support

    • AXIS Camera Station Edge: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station 5: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. • AXIS Camera Station Pro: 90-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems.
  • Page 37 User manual Ver. M3.2 AXIS W401 Body Worn Activation Kit Date: March 2025 © Axis Communications AB, 2025 Part no. T10220834...

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