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  • Page 1 AXISF9111MainUnit AXIS F9111 Main Unit User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Table of Contents Get started..............................4 Connect sensor units ..........................4 Shorten the sensor unit cable ......................4 Find the device on the network.........................4 Browser support ..........................4 Access the device ............................4 Verify that no one has tampered with the firmware................5 Set a new password for the root account ....................5...
  • Page 3 AXIS F9111 Main Unit System..............................32 Time and location ...........................32 Network ............................33 Security............................37 Accounts ............................41 Events ............................43 MQTT ............................47 SIP ..............................51 Storage ............................56 Stream profiles..........................57 ONVIF............................58 Detectors............................61 Power settings ..........................61 Accessories ............................62 Logs ..............................62 Plain config............................63 Maintenance ............................64 Maintenance..........................64 Troubleshoot ..........................65 Learn more..............................66...

  • Page 4: Get Started

    Access the device 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.

  • Page 5: Verify That No One Has Tampered With The Firmware

    The live view page opens in your browser. 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: Reset to factory default settings.
  • Page 6 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Axis device web interface...

  • Page 7: Installation

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Installation Preview mode Preview mode is ideal for installers when fine tuning the camera view during the installation. No login is required to access the camera view in preview mode. It is available only in factory defaulted state for a limited time from powering up the device.

  • Page 8: Configure Your Device

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Configure your device Adjust the image This section includes instructions about configuring your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features work, go to . 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.

  • Page 9: Reduce Motion Blur In Low-Light Conditions

    Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. 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 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.

  • Page 10: Hide Parts Of The Image With Privacy Masks

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, go to Video > Installation. Rotate the view 90° or 270°.

  • Page 11: Set Up Network Storage

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Click in the live view. Select Video format AV1 if your device supports it. Otherwise select H.264. Go to Video > Stream > General and increase Compression. Go to Video > Stream > Zipstream and do one or more of the following: Note The Zipstream settings are used for all video encodings except MJPEG.

  • Page 12: Set Up Rules For Events

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Set up rules for events You can create rules to make your device perform an action when certain events occur. A rule consists of conditions and actions. The conditions can be used to trigger the actions. For example, the device can start a recording or send an email when it detects motion, or show an overlay text while the device is recording.

  • Page 13: Record Video When The Camera Detects Loud Noises

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit To position the text overlay, click and select an option. Create a rule: Go to System > Events and add a rule. Type a name for the rule. In the list of actions, under Overlay text, select Use overlay text.

  • Page 14: Send An Email Automatically If Someone Spray Paints The Lens

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Add a recipient: Go to System > Events > Recipients and click Add recipient. Type a name for the recipient. Select Email. Type an email address to send the email to. The camera doesn’t have it’s own email server, so it will need to log into another email server to be able to send mails.

  • Page 15: Audio

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Audio Add audio to your recording Turn on audio: Go to Video > Stream > Audio and include audio. If the device has more than one input source, select the correct one in Source. Go to Audio > Device settings and turn on the correct input source.

  • Page 16: The Web Interface

    Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, what encryption protocols are in use, and if unsigned apps are allowed. 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 17 AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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. Ongoing recordings Shows ongoing recordings and their designated storage space.

  • Page 18: Video

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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]. The size of the snapshot depends on the compression that the specific web-browser engine where the snapshot is received applies, therefore, the snapshot size may vary from the actual compression setting that is configured in the device.

  • Page 19: Installation

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Autoplay: Turn on to autoplay a muted video stream whenever you open the device in a new session. • Client stream information: Turn on to show dynamic information about the video stream used by the browser that shows the live video stream.
  • Page 20 AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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. • Forensic : Suitable for surveillance purposes.
  • Page 21 AXIS F9111 Main Unit : Turn on to make both bright and dark areas of the image visible. Local contrast : Use the slider to adjust the contrast of the image. A higher value makes the contrast higher between dark and light areas.
  • Page 22 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Light environment: • Automatic: Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color. This is the recommended setting which can be used in most situations. • Automatic – outdoors : Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color.
  • Page 23 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Exposure mode: • Automatic: The camera adjusts the aperture, gain, and shutter automatically. • Automatic aperture : The camera adjusts the aperture and gain automatically. The shutter is fixed. • Automatic shutter : The camera adjusts the shutter and gain automatically. The aperture is fixed.

  • Page 24: Stream

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit • Right : Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the right part of the image to calculate the exposure. • Spot: Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the live view to calculate the exposure.
  • Page 25 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. When the scene is more static, Zipstream applies a lower bitrate, and thereby reduces the required storage.
  • Page 26 AXIS F9111 Main Unit • 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 27: Overlays

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Overlays : Click to add an overlay. Select the type of overlay from the dropdown list: • Text: Select to show a text that is integrated in the live view image and visible in all views, recordings and snapshots.
  • Page 28 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 29: Privacy Masks

    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 30: Stream

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Allow stream extraction : Turn on to allow stream extraction. Input type : Select the type of input, for instance, if it’s internal microphone or line. Power type : Select power type for your input. Apply changes : Apply your selection.

  • Page 31: Recordings

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Recordings Click to filter the recordings. From: Show recordings done after a certain point in time. To: Show recordings up until a certain point in time. Source : Show recordings based on source. The source refers to the sensor.

  • Page 32: Apps

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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.

  • Page 33: Network

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization. • Automatic date and time (manual NTS KE servers): Synchronize with the secure NTP key establishment servers connected to the DHCP server. – Manual NTS KE servers: Enter the IP address of one or two NTP servers. When you use two NTP servers, the device synchronizes and adapts its time based on input from both.
  • Page 34 AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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 35 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Allow access through: Select if a user is allowed to connect to the device through the HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Note If you view encrypted web pages through HTTPS, you might experience a drop in performance, especially when you request a page for the first time.
  • Page 36 AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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 37: Security

    – 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 38 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. The device supports two types of certificates: • Client/server certificates A client/server certificate validates the device’s identity, and can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA). A self-signed certificate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certificate has been obtained.
  • Page 39 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 40 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Blocking: Turn on to block brute-force attacks. A brute-force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info or encryption keys. Blocking period: Enter the number of seconds to block a brute-force attack. Blocking conditions: Enter the number of authentication failures allowed per second before the block starts.

  • Page 41: Accounts

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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 42 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service. 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: Events

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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]/.
  • Page 44 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Recipients You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files. Note If you set up your device to use FTP or SFTP, don’t change or remove the unique sequence number that’s added to the file names.
  • Page 45 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list: • – Host: Enter the server's IP address or hostname. If you enter a hostname, make sure that a DNS server is specified under System >...
  • Page 46 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 47: Mqtt

    (IoT). It was designed for simplified 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).
  • Page 48 AXIS F9111 Main Unit MQTT client...
  • Page 49 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use. Port: Enter the port number.
  • Page 50 AXIS F9111 Main Unit can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message.

  • Page 51: Sip

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Note Connect to an MQTT broker before you add MQTT overlay modifiers. Add overlay modifier: Click to add a new overlay modifier. Topic filter: Add the MQTT topic that contains the data you want to show in the overlay.
  • Page 52 AXIS F9111 Main Unit SIP setup assistant: Click to set up and configure SIP step by step. Enable SIP: Check this option to make it possible to initiate and receive SIP calls. Allow incoming calls: Check this option to allow incoming calls from other SIP devices.
  • Page 53 AXIS F9111 Main Unit • UDP-to-TCP switching: Select to allow calls to switch transport protocols from UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) temporarily. The reason for switching is to avoid fragmentation, and the switch can take place if a request is within 200 bytes of the maximum transmission unit (MTU) or larger than 1300 bytes.
  • Page 54 AXIS F9111 Main Unit All current SIP accounts are listed under SIP accounts. For registered accounts, the colored circle lets you know the status. The account is successfully registered with the SIP server. There is a problem with the account. Possible reasons can be authorization failure, that the account credentials are wrong, or that the SIP server can’t find the account.
  • Page 55 AXIS F9111 Main Unit – Server address: Enter the IP address of the SIP proxy server. – Username: If required, enter the username for the SIP proxy server. – Password: If required, enter the password for the SIP proxy server.

  • Page 56: Storage

    IP address can change) or that you use 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 57: Stream Profiles

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the SD card and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected SD card.

  • Page 58: Onvif

    ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems. 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 59 AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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 60 AXIS F9111 Main Unit Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list. The configurations in the drop-down list correspond to the device's video channels, including multiviews, view areas and virtual channels.

  • Page 61: Detectors

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Detectors Camera tampering The camera tampering detector generates an alarm when the scene changes, for example, when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely put out of focus, and the time in Trigger delay has passed. The tampering detector only activates when the camera has not moved for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 62: Accessories

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Delayed shutdown : Turn on if you want to set a delay time before the power turns off. Delay time : Set a delay time between 1 and 60 minutes. Power saving mode : Turn on to put the device into power saving mode. When you turn on power saving mode, the IR illumination range reduces.

  • Page 63: Plain Config

    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.

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com.

  • Page 65: Troubleshoot

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Troubleshoot Reset PTR : Reset PTR if for some reason the Pan, Tilt, or Roll settings aren’t working as expected. The PTR motors are always calibrated in a new camera. But calibration can be lost, for example, if the camera loses power or if the motors are moved by hand.

  • Page 66: 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.

  • Page 67: How Do Image, Stream, And Stream Profile Settings Relate To Each Other

    1 Target bitrate Applications With applications, you can get more out of your Axis device. AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that makes it possible for third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis devices. Applications can be preinstalled on the device, available for download for free, or for a license fee.

  • Page 68: Axis Object Analytics

    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 69: Specifications

    Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Unmount the SD card from the device’s web interface before removing it. 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.

  • Page 70: Buttons

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit 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 71: Power Connector

    AXIS F9111 Main Unit Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Configurable 3–6 Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave 0 to max 30 VDC (Input or floating (unconnected) to deactivate.
  • Page 72 AXIS F9111 Main Unit DC power input:...

  • Page 73: Rs232/Rs485 Connector

    RS232/RS485 connector 5-pin terminal block for the RS232/RS485 serial interface used to control auxiliary equipment. In order to use the RS232/RS485 port you need a third-party application for AXIS Camera Application Platform. The port can be used in the following modes: •...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    LTS tracks provide a fixed platform with periodic releases focused mainly on bug fixes and security updates. 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 75: Technical Issues, Clues And Solutions

    When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware 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 upgrading the firmware. To find the latest firmware and the release notes, go to axis.com/ support/firmware.
  • Page 76 IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP changed by DHCP address has been 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 77: 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 78 T10168519 2025-04 (M13.2) © 2021 – 2025 Axis Communications AB...

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