AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide
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1. Click to expand view__ gt The background recording service retrieves images from the connected cameras and stores them to hard disk From AXIS Camera Station you can start or stop the background service click File gt Start Server or Stop Server or right click on the AXIS Camera Station icon in the taskbar When the service is running there is a flashing green indicator in the upper right corner of the window A flashing red indicator means the service was stopped for example by the operator When the service is running there is also a green icon in the task bar a red icon means the service was stopped and a yellow icon indicates that the service is starting up or experiencing problems connecting to one of the cameras Recording is only possible if the background service is running and will continue even after logging out from the PC where AXIS Camera Station is installed The background service will automatically start running upon system start up Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 21 AXIS Camera Station Client The AXIS Camera Station Client application is used for remote operations on client workstations where you can perform the same tasks as from AXIS Camera Station using a similar user interface Install AXIS Camera Station Client Software 1 From the client workstation insert the CD and select Software then AXIS Camera Station Client 2 Click Open to launch the installation Note2. You may be prompted to install NET Framework Simply follow the installation Wizard s instructions 3 Next you will be asked where to install the program If nothing is specified the program is normally installed here C Program Files Axis Communications AXIS Camera Station Client 4 Click your way through the Installation Wizard When you are finished open AXIS Camera Station Client from Start gt All Programs or click the program icon on the desktop Le 4 AXIS Camera Station Client 5 Click File gt Connection to complete the installation Page 22 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide 6 The first time you connect this window will appear Test Connection Server IP address 192 168 0 25 User name viewer Password C Login as current user Test Connection Ok Port 11007 available Ok User Password accepted by Station Ok User has access to Station with administrator rights Ok Station version is 2 0 Sound C Program Filest xis Communications AxIS Camera m 7 Enter the IP address or host name of the server PC where AXIS Camera Station is installed and if required the User Name and Password 8 Click OK Notes e When working with more one than one AXIS Camera Station a list of recently accessed Camera Stations is available in the File menu If there are problems connecting to the server click Test connection to troubleshoot the problem Por
3. Defining default camera views from AXIS Camera Station To define the camera views as seen from the main AXIS Camera Station user interface click on Options gt Views from the file menu 1 Select the view according to the number of cameras you want to configure Select view 55 5 Drag and drop camera to view Select a A en Frame rate and efault sta an Image Quality view gt E I 2 Specify the default view to display from the drop down list when AXIS Camera Station is started The No Live Images option is when only the controls are visible 3 Arrange cameras in the view by clicking first on the position in the view and then the desired camera in the Available Cameras list You can also drag and drop a camera to the desired position in the view 4 Select Frame Rate number of frames per second and Image Quality for live video A high value will require less bandwidth but give lower quality images A low value will give better images due to less compression but requires more bandwidth Note that the frame rate is a target value The actual frame rate depends on the type of camera network conditions and your PC configuration 5 Click on OK to accept configuration Page 20 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide AXIS Camera Station User Interface x Green light background recording service is running Red light background recording service is not running
4. 213 10 93 146 213 AXIS 213 7 10 93 136 213 AXIS 213 10 93 136 213 AXIS 213 lt Help OK Cancel 5 All pertinent information appears in the window Camera Name is how the camera will appear in AXIS Camera Station If you like you may change the name to something more descriptive such as Backdoor or Garage The change will only affect AXIS Camera Station and not the camera Terre Recuning Scheie Derce Canana matid Corsa nome P n he Honans LAN P adess Hostname WAN Dewee nodet 6 Click Link to Camera to verify that you can access the camera Page 18 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Note The Camera Enabled box should be checked If this box is not checked when registering a camera recordings and live viewing are not possible 7 If cameras are set up to use a common user name and password check the Use master password box under Credentials If the camera has a unique password check Use specific password and enter User Name and Password information Notes The Master Password is setup in AXIS Camera Station under Options gt General Settings gt General gt Master Credentials Default User name root Password pass Set up Recording Recording can be set up as continuous triggered or scheduled For information about Recording and Schedules see the AXIS Camera Station User s Manual or help files Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 19
5. Please note that the License Key can be used for only one currentinstallation Do not use the Access Code to activate the software until AXIS Camera Station is installed on the target computer License Key ACS1234 12 1234 1234 123456 The penne Key is case sensitive Enter key exactly as shown on Activate Grace Period Cancel Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 13 3 You will see your Server ID a code containing information about your PC make a note of it You will need the Server ID when filling in information on the Internet form for your Access Code Grace Period Started You can now use AXIS Camera Station for 5 days without registering During the grace period you can receive the Access Code needed to unlock the program by using any computer with Internet access Browse to www axis com techsup acs or contact your Axis reseller If your questions cannot be answered immediately your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response When registering you will need your License Key available on the inside of the AXIS Camera Station CD casing and Server ID to get an Access Code Sever ID EAEE 4 You can now use AXIS Camera Station for 5 days During the grace period you can receive the Access Code by using any computer with Internet access Browse to http www axis com techsup acs and fill in the requested informat
6. for a limited time from www axis com and then extend the license Licenses and the time period remaining are displayed in the software interface MyAxis www axis com reg shows your registered licenses and activation dates Fast Internet comnection Register automatically If AXIS Camera Station is installed on a computer with fast Internet access you can register automatically Your license information is sent directly to the Axis Web server 1 Select Licensed Version and click on the OK button AXIS License Registration License activation Select which AXIS Camera Station mode to run Licensed Version Grace Period O Demo O AXIS Camera Station One Free Version Information I have a License Key that wish to register Internet access required Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 11 2 Fill in the requested information The License Key is found on the inside of the AXIS Camera Station CD casing Click Activate AXIS License Registration Software Activation Congratulations on choosing AXIS Camera Station Please enter the information below to activate your application Please note that the License Key can be used for only one currentinstallation Do notuse the Access Code to activate the software until AXIS Camera Station is installed on the target computer Application info Required fields License Key AC51234 12 1234 1234 123456 ee Key is case sensitive Enter key ex
7. COMMUNICATIONS AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 3 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Minimum recommended requirements Install AXIS Camera Station on a stand alone computer dedicated mainly for running this application Hardware e Intel Pentium 4 with 2 GHz processor e CD drive e 512 MB RAM e Hard disk 1 GB available space for installation e NTFS file system e XGA 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor e AGP Graphic card Direct Draw for MPEG 2 4 with 32 MB or more memory e 100 MB Ethernet with a static IP address System Microsoft Vista Business Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 2000 SP4 2003 Server SP1 Internet Explorer Version 6 0 or later DirectX 9 0c or later for MPEG 2 4 TCP IP support Internet Information Server IIS for Web client Microsoft NET 2 0 runtime environment included in installation package Minimum recommended requirements for a full 25 camera system e Dual XEON 3 Ghz 1024 MB RAM Multiple SCSI disks e 1000 Mbit Ethernet backbone Page 4 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Overview This document will help you install AXIS Camera Station and configure it for your Axis Network Cameras and Axis Video Servers A brief introduction to the functionality of the software is covered here see the online Help or the AXIS Camera Station User s Manual for a detailed description The User s Manua
8. View Monitor Playback Help Control ELSE EHE L SES Views User Specific Views Sequences External I Os General Settings 1 From AXIS Camera Station click Options gt Camera settings Note All settings can be found under Options Only a few of the most essential settings are covered in this guide See the online Help or User s Manual for a full description 2 From Camera settings click on the Add button Comers name IP address Houname LAN IP ach Hostrvene WAN Device modet deo pe Credentigli Ute matter passenced O Use specie passend Juez nome Password Select a model v New camera Ge Model Live view otont Show ive mages si nes v E E rabie Par Ti 20om cortroie F1 Enable audio controls Eric ted He OF cancel Ace 3 Information can be entered manually or click Search to get a list of available cameras and video servers on your network Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 17 4 Click on the desired camera video server and then OK Search List Search Results N 10 93 142 21 AXIS 2410 10 93 142 21 AXIS 2410 10 93 142 21 AXIS 2410 10 93 142 21 AXIS 2410 10 93 142 21 AXIS 241Q 10 93 142 21 AXIS 2410 10 93 136 207 AXIS 207 10 93 136 207 AXIS 207 10 93 146 207 AXIS 207 10 93 146 207 AXIS 207 10 93 148 1 AXIS 221 10 93 148 1 ARIS 221 10 93 151 213 AXIS 213 10 93 151 213 AXIS 213 10 93 146 213 AXIS
9. act as shown on Personal information Frail address 3 Your license information will be sent to Axis Communications and your software will be activated automatically Axis Privacy Policy 4 You can now start using AXIS Camera Station Note If the connection to the Axis Web server fails while registering the software you can register manually by following the instructions for No or low speed Internet connection Register manually Page 12 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide No or low speed Internet connection Register manually If AXIS Camera Station is installed on a computer without or with low speed access to the Internet you can acquire the Access Code that is needed to activate the software from the Axis Web site and enter it manually 1 Select Grace period and click on the OK button AXIS License Registration AXISA COMMUNICATIONS License activation Select which AXIS Camera Station mode to run O Licensed Version Grace Period O O AXIS Camera Station One Free Version Information have a License Key but no access to the intemet Use AXIS Camera Station for a 5 day Grace period and contact Axis Communications to register the License Key 2 Enter the License Key and click Activate Grace Period AXIS License Registration Software Activation Congratulations on choosing AXIS Camera Station Please enter the information below to activate your application
10. connection Register manually described on page 12 Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 15 Configure AXIS Camera Station After installing the software it must be configured for your cameras and video servers The first time AXIS Camera Station is started a search function automatically finds and installs cameras video servers on your network If there are more cameras on your network than you have a license for an Install Cameras dialog opens automatically Simply check the boxes of the camera video servers you would like to install in AXIS Camera Station AXIS Camera Station Install Cameras Information Select the cameras to be installed in AXIS Camera Station Cameras on Network Name Host Address Model Video Pot O 10 13 24 73 AX 10 13 24 73 AXIS 207 1 O Y 10 92 127 199 10 92 127 199 AXIS 210 1 O 10 32 127 105 10 92 127 105 AXIS 210 1 O 10 84 17 17 AX 10 84 17 17 AXIS 207 1 O 10 93 145 221 10 93 145 221 AXIS 221 1 1 1 1 1 10 13 24 77 AX 10 13 24 77 AXIS 211 7 10 84 1552 4X 10 84 155 2 AXIS 213 10 84 15 101 A 10 84 15 101 AXIS 221 O 10 13 24 78 AX 10 13 24 78 AXIS 2114 10 camera license limit 232 cameras in list vv Manual configuration of camera video servers is done from Options menu Page 16 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Adding a Camera video server to AXIS Camera Station File
11. e 6 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide AXIS Camera Station AXIS Camera Station AXIS 221 g Web interface AXIS 211 _ AXIS 225FD gO E AXIS Camera Station AXIS Camera Station Client software Client software See the User s Manual for details available on the CD and on www axis com Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 7 Install AXIS Camera Station Software Install AXIS Camera Station on the dedicated stand alone PC from where you wish to run the main administration of your cameras and video servers 1 Insert the CD in the CD drive If the installation CD does not auto start click autorun exe in the CD s root folder 2 From the CD s interface click Software and then AXIS Camera Station 3 Select the preferred language to install AXIS Camera Station Setup gt Select the language you prefer to install English Note You may be prompted to install NET Framework Simply follow the Installation Wizard s instruction 4 Next you will be asked where you wish to install the program If nothing is specified the program is normally installed in C Program Files Axis Communications AXIS Camera Station 5 Click your way through the Installation Wizard Note If running Windows XP you will need to permit the firewall to accept incoming requests from AXIS Camera Station Client when prompted Page 8 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide 6 When the installation is finish
12. ed open AXIS Camera Station from Start gt All Programs or click the program icon on your desktop Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 9 AXIS Camera Station Activation The first time you start the program you will be asked to register your license Activate the software with your License Key The License Key can be used for only one current installation Once registered it cannot be used again Do not request the access code to activate the software until AXIS Camera Station is installed on the target computer The License Key is your proof of purchase keep it in a safe place for future reference Important When entering the License Key and Access Code remember that they are both case sensitive License A base license is required to run AXIS Camera Station and allows for a specified number of cameras to be used with the program Licenses for additional cameras can be installed under Options gt General Settings gt License see AXIS Camera Station User s Manual for more information Licenses for the AXIS Image Enhancer component can also be installed if you want to improve the image quality in poor visibility conditions such as fog smoke rain and snow Page 10 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide There are two types of upgrade licenses available for purchase at your local Axis reseller e Additional camera license e Software upgrade license You can upgrade AXIS Camera Station
13. ion When complete click Submit 5 When you have received the Access Code select Yes to this prompt when starting up AXIS Camera Station AXIS Camera Station J Grace period expires 2006 09 13 Do you want to activate your license now Page 14 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide 6 Enter your Access Code License Key and Server ID are filled in automatically AXIS License Registration Software Activation Congratulations on choosing AXIS Camera Station Please enter the information below to activate your application Please note that the License Key can be used for only one currentinstallation Do notuse the Access Code to activate the software until AXIS Camera Station is installed on the target computer License Key AC51234 12 1234 1234 123456 f e ee Key is case sensitive Enter key exactly as shown on Access Code Server ID EREENFEFEEISPEF Activate Cancel 7 Click Activate 8 You can now start using AXIS Camera Station Register License from 30 day Demo or AXIS Camera Station One If you are currently running the Demo version or AXIS Camera Station One and wish to switch to the full version of AXIS Camera Station you can register your license by selecting Options gt General Settings gt License from the main menu Follow the instructions for Fast Internet connection Register automatically described on page 10 or No or low speed Internet
14. l is available on the CD and on www axis com AXIS Camera Station is a complete monitoring and recording system for use with Axis Network Cameras and Video Servers The application s main window provides quick and easy access to all connected and configured cameras recordings inputs and outputs used in the system A background service in Windows AXIS Camera Station will start automatically upon system start up and continue running even after the user logs out Configuration All dialogs that allow control and configuration of all aspects of the AXIS Camera Station system are found under Options in the menu Remote clients For remote clients you can use AXIS Camera Station Client described on page 21 or AXIS Camera Station Web Application described on page 23 Axis Camera Station Installation Guide Page 5 Network Configuration AXIS Camera Station can record and play back video from cameras that are connected over a LAN Local Area Network or over a WAN Wide Area Network LAN The cameras can be connected directly to the server running AXIS Camera Station using an Ethernet network AXIS 221 AXIS 211 AXIS 225FD AXIS Camera Station Internet WAN To access AXIS Camera Station from the Internet and get live images from the cameras you must open a set of IP addresses and port numbers in your firewall configuration See Network Configuration in AXIS Camera Station user s manual Pag
15. t 11007 is used and must be opened in the firewall router etc AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Page 23 AXIS Camera Station Web Application A web browser can be used on client workstations to view cameras and perform simple operations such as review or playback recordings Once the AXIS Camera Station Web Access has been enabled in AXIS Camera Station under Options gt General Settings gt General clients can access camera views from a browser by typing http lt server IP address gt VideoWeb in the Address field Example http 10 13 6 128 VideoWeb See the online Help pages or the User s Manual for more information The User s Manual is available on the AXIS Camera Station CD and on www axis com Page 24 AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Rev 4 2 April 2007 Copyright Axis Communications AB 2004 2007 Part No 29156
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