AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Table of Contents Get started..............................5 Connect sensor units ..........................5 Shorten the sensor unit cable ......................5 Find the device on the network.........................5 Browser support ..........................5 Open the device's web interface........................7 Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software..............7 Create an administrator account ......................7...
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Audio connector ..........................80 I/O connector ..........................82 Power connector ..........................84 RS232/RS485 connector........................86 FAKRA connector..........................86 Troubleshooting............................87 Reset to factory default settings ......................87 AXIS OS options ............................89 Check the current AXIS OS version ......................89 Upgrade AXIS OS...........................89 Technical issues, clues, and solutions.......................90 ................................93 ................................93...
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Performance considerations ........................93 Contact support ............................94...
For more information, see the Connector Kit FAKRA Installation Guide. 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.
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AXIS OS 6.5X or lower Video products with AXIS OS 6.5X or lower are tested and optimized for the latest version of Internet Explorer*, Windows, and AXIS Media Control (AMC). Although you can use other browsers, versions and operating systems, you might experience limitations in functionality and support.
Make sure 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: Reset to factory default settings. See .
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 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. To protect your data we strongly recommend that you: •...
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 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.
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. 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.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit See also Show an image overlay You can add an image as an overlay in the video stream. You can add an image as an overlay in the radar stream. Go to Video > Overlays. Go to Radar > Overlays.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Type the IP address of the host server. Type the name of the shared location on the host server under Network share. Type the username and password. Select the SMB version or leave it on Auto.
Make sure you have an SD card installed. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics. Go to Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.
Set up the intrusion alarm Important To set up an intrusion alarm you need the AXIS Dome Intrusion Switch C. With a dome intrusion switch mounted inside the camera, you can receive a notification if someone removes the camera dome.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit For Port 1: 2.1. Select Input. 2.2. Select Circuit closed. 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.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 15. Type a subject and a message for the email. 16. Click Save. Audio Add audio to your recording Note To connect the audio device, this product requires a multicable. Turn on audio: Go to Video > Stream > Audio and include audio.
NTP settings. 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...
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 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. Connected clients Shows the number of connections and connected clients.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Wide dynamic range : 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 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.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Include: Turn on to use audio in the video stream. Source : Select what audio source to use. Stereo : Turn on to include built-in audio as well as audio from an external microphone.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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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.
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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
– 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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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).
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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]/.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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 >...
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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.
(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).
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit • Show video in call : Show the incoming video stream on the device’s display. Additional • 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
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AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
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.
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.
AXIS F9114-B 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.
WDR. Capture mode defines the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. If using a capture mode with a smaller resolution than the maximum resolution, the angle of view is reduced. The capture mode also affects light sensitivity.
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.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. •...
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Maximum bitrate (MBR) Maximum bitrate lets you set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You might see a decline in image quality or frame rate as the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate. You can choose to prioritize either image quality or frame rate.
Applications are supported on channel 1. Important AXIS 3D People Counter is an application that is embedded in the device. We don’t recommend you to run any other applications on this device since it can affect the performance of the AXIS 3D People Counter.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit TPM module The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a component that provides cryptographic features to protect information from unauthorized access. It is always activated and there are no settings you can change. Delayed shutdown With Delayed shutdown you can turn off the device after a set delay time and reduce the power consumption when not in use.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Specifications Product overview 1 2x MicroSD card slots 2 2x Audio in, 1x Audio out 3 FAKRA connectors 4 Control button 5 I/O connector 6 Power connector 7 RS232/RS485 connector 8 Network connector (PoE) LED indicators Note •...
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Amber Steady during startup, during reset to factory default or when restoring settings. Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during device software upgrade or reset to factory default. Steady during startup. Flashes when restoring settings. Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during device software upgrade.
This device supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards (not included). For information about limitations and updates, see the device’s release notes. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. For SD card recommendations, see axiscompanion.com. SD, SDHC, and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See or • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the status LED flashes green. • Connecting to a one-click cloud connection (O3C) service over the internet. To connect, press and release the button, then wait for the status LED to flash green three times.
To comply with the IP66-rated design of the camera and maintain the IP66 protection, the supplied RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66) shall be used. Alternatively, use the RJ45 IP66-rated cable with premounted connector which is available from your Axis reseller. Do not remove the plastic network connector shield from the camera.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono Ground Balanced line, “hot” signal Balanced line, “cold” signal Ground Stereo unbalanced line, “left” Stereo unbalanced line, “right” Ground Channel 1, unbalanced line...
The I/O connector is connected to the housing (fan/heater) on delivery. In case of a fan or heater error, an input signal will be triggered in the camera. Set up an action rule in the camera to configure which action the signal shall trigger. For information about events and action rules, see the user manual available on axis. com.
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AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Function Notes Specifications DC ground 0 VDC DC output Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. 12 VDC Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Max load = 50 mA Configurable 3–4 Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave...
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit 1 DC ground 2 DC output 12 V, max 50mA 3 I/O configured as input 4 I/O configured as output 1 DC ground 2 DC output 12 V, max 50 mA 3 I/O configured as input...
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: •...
Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. Note The camera has been preconfigured with AXIS License Plate Verifier. If you reset to factory default, you need to reinstall the license key. See . Note For products with multiple IP addresses and AXIS OS 11.11 or earlier, channel 1 will have the address...
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The process is now complete. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the device IP addresses will default to either of the following: – Devices with AXIS OS 12.0 and later: Obtained from the link-local address subnet (169.254.x.x) – Devices with AXIS OS 11.11 and earlier: 192.168.0.90 to 192.168.0.93 10.
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.
When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically. When the product has been restarted, clear the web browser's cache. You can use AXIS Device Manager to upgrade multiple devices at the same time. Find out more at axis.com/ products/axis-device-manager.
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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.
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Maybe there an e-mail with an image every hour are too many • An installed and running application, such as AXIS Video Motion Detection, viewers.’ in will always consume a video stream, whether it is used or not. A stopped Chrome/Firefox, application does not consume a video stream.
AXIS F9114-B Main Unit Can’t connect over port 8883 with MQTT over SSL The firewall blocks In some cases the server/broker might not provide a specific port for MQTT traffic using port 8883 communication. It may still be possible to use MQTT over a port normally used for as it’s deemed insecure.
Using palettes affects the product’s CPU load which in turn affects the frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications on the Visual and Thermal channels simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance. Contact support...
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