AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar

The user manual is set up to help you use your radar depending on what you want it to do. AXIS D2110-VE Security Radar has two profiles:

• Area monitoring profile to track both large and small objects moving at speeds lower than 55 km/h (34 mph)

• Road monitoring profile to track vehicles moving at speeds up to 105 km/h (65 mph)

Any information in this user manual that does not fall under Area monitoring profile or Road monitoring profile is common to both profiles and can be referenced regardless of which one you use.

• The radar is intended for monitoring open areas. Any solid object (such as a wall, a fence, a tree, or a large bush) in the coverage area will create a blind spot (radar shadow) behind it.

• Install the radar on a stable pole or a spot on a wall where there are no other objects or installations. Objects within 1 m (3 ft) to the left and right of the radar, that reflect radio waves, affect the performance of the radar.

• Metal objects in the field of view causes reflections that affects the ability of the radar to perform classifications.

• 1. Actual detection
  2. Reflected detection (ghost track)
• For information about how to handle reflective objects, see Add exclude zones.

• If you want to install more than two radars in the same coexistence zone, see Install multiple radars.

The AXIS D2110–VE has a horizontal area coverage of 180°. The detection range corresponds to 5600 m² (61000 ft²) for humans and 11300 m² (122000 ft²) for vehicles.

The area monitoring profile is optimized for objects moving at up to 55 km/h (34 mph). This profile allows you to detect whether an object is human, vehicle, or unknown. A rule can be set to trigger an action when any of these objects is detected. To track vehicles moving in higher speeds, use the Road monitoring profile.

You can install multiple radars to cover areas such as the surroundings of a building or the buffer zone outside a fence.

Coexistence

When you place more than two radars within the same coexistence zone, the radio waves from the radars within the zone can cause interference and affect the performance. The coexistence zone radius is 350 m (380 yd).

When you place two or three radars in the same coexistence zone, you need to define the number of neighboring radars in the device interface. This helps to improve the performance of the radars and to avoid interference.

1. Go to Radar > Settings > Coexistence.

2. Select the number of neighboring radars.

See Area installation examples for examples of installations with multiple radars.

When you mount four to six radars in the same coexistence zone, first set the number of neighboring radars, then add each radar into a group. Start with the radar that is installed farthest away, for example the one farthest to your left. Add the radars in groups of three and add the radars that are closest to each other in the same group.

The radars within the group will sync with each other to optimize the performance and avoid interference between each other.

1. Go to Radar > Settings > Coexistence.

2. Set the number of neighboring radars to 3–5.

3. Select a group for your radar.

See Area installation examples for more examples of installations with multiple radars.

Create a virtual fence with multiple radars

To create a virtual fence, for example along or around a building, you can place multiple radars side-by-side. We recommend placing them with 100 m (330 ft) spacing.

To avoid interference when you mount more than two radars in the same coexistence zone, set the number of neighboring radars in the device interface. Additionally, when you mount more than three radars, add each radar into a group.

You can adjust the virtual fence to cover corners as well, as illustrated in this example.

See Install multiple radars for more information about neighboring radars and groups.

Cover an area around a building

To cover the area around a building, place the radars on the walls of the building facing outwards. If you are placing more than three radars in the same coexistence zone, set the number of neighboring radars in the device interface and add each radar into a group, as illustrated in this example.

You can also cover the area around multiple buildings.

See Install multiple radars for more information about neighboring radars and groups.

Cover an open area

To cover a large open area, use two pole mounts to place two radars back-to-back.

You can use the PoE output from one radar to power the second radar, but it’s not possible to connect a third radar this way.

If you require several back-to-back installations in the same coexistence zone, set the number of neighboring radars in the device interface and add each radar into a group to avoid interference. This is one example of how you can group your radars in a back-to-back installation.

See Install multiple radars for more information about neighboring radars and groups.

Install multiple radars facing each other

In general, it is not recommended to install more than three radars facing each other since this increases the risk of interference between the radars. However, in some specific areas it can be necessary. If you want to cover a football field for example, you can’t place radars in the middle of the field.

If you install more than three radars facing each other, the minimum distance from one radar to another needs to be 40 meters (130 ft). It is also especially important to set the number of neighboring radars in the device interface and add each radar into a group. This will help to improve the performance of the radars.

This is an example of how to group four radars covering a field.

See Install multiple radars for more information about neighboring radars and groups.

Detection range is the distance within which an object can be tracked and can trigger an alarm. It is measured from near detection limit (how close to the device a detection can be made) to a far detection limit (how far from the device a detection can be made).

The Area monitoring profile is optimized for human detection, however, it will also allow you to track vehicles and other objects moving at up to 55 km/h (34 mph) with a velocity accuracy of +/- 2 km/h (1.24 mph).

When mounted at the optimal installation height, the detection ranges are:

• 3–60 m (10–200 ft) when detecting a human

• 3–85 m (10–280 ft) when detecting a vehicle

• The detection range was measured under these conditions:

• The range was measured along the ground.

• The object was a 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall person.

• The person was walking straight in front of the radar.

• The values are measured when the person enters the detection zone.

• The radar sensitivity was set to Medium.

Swimming pool area coverage

A public swimming pool has had a series of intrusions after hours. Due to the private nature of the business, the owners cannot install video surveillance. They have chosen to install a radar and set it up in the Area monitoring profile. The radar is mounted on the building and covers the whole swimming pool and most of the area around it. It triggers a warning from a speaker when a human is detected between closing at 20:00 and opening at 06:00.

Cover the field around a building

A chemical factory adds another layer of security to their system by using radars to cover the area around a sensitive building. The security system already includes cameras, thermal cameras and door controllers. Radars can trigger events that cause cameras to track the intruder, zoom in, and record activity. Flashing beacons, linked to thermal cameras, are triggered to flash so the intruder knows that the area is protected. And door controllers can restrict access. The radars help the defence system move into action long before the intruder has reached the sensitive building.

Cover a large open area

A parking lot outside a small shopping center has had increased vehicle break-ins after hours. They have one security guard on duty at a time but feel they need to bolster their security at night without the added cost of hiring more staff. They have decided to install two security radars, in the Area monitoring profile, mounted back-to-back so that they cover the entire parking area. The radars are configured to alert the on-duty security guard of suspicious behavior so that they can investigate the scene. They could also install a horn speaker that is triggered by the radars to play an alert that may deter thieves.

The Road monitoring profile is best used to track vehicles moving at up to 105 km/h (65 mph) in urban zones, closed zones, and on sub-urban roads. This mode should not be used for detection of humans or other types of objects. To track objects other than vehicles, use your radar in the Area monitoring profile.

Side mounted

To monitor vehicles travelling along a road you can mount the radar on to the side of the road. The radar will provide a lateral coverage distance of 10 m (32 ft).

Center mounted

This mounting option requires a stable position. The radar can be mounted on a pole in the middle of the road or on a bridge above the road. The radar will then provide a lateral coverage distance of 10 m (32 ft) to both sides of the radar. The radar covers a broader lateral distance when center mounted.

Detection range is the distance within which an object can be tracked and can trigger an alarm. It is measured from near detection limit (how close to the device a detection can be made) to a far detection limit (how far from the device a detection can be made).

This profile is optimized for detection of vehicles and will produce a velocity accuracy of +/- 2 km/h (1.24 mph) when monitoring vehicles moving at up to 105 km/h (65 mph).

Detection range when the radar is mounted at an optimal installation height:

• 25–70 m (82–229 ft) for vehicles moving at 60 km/h (37 mph).

• 30–60 m (98–196 ft) for vehicles moving at 105 km/h (65 mph).

Regulating vehicles in low speed zones

An industrial complex with a long road between two warehouses has installed a radar to help enforce a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). In the Road monitoring profile, the radar can detect when a vehicle in its detection zone exceeds that speed. It then triggers an event which sends an email notifications to drivers and managers. The reminder helps increase compliance with the speed restrictions.

Unwanted vehicles on a closed road

A small road out to an old quarry has been closed, however, reports of vehicles driving on the road have resulted in authorities installing a security radar in the Road monitoring profile. The radar is mounted alongside the road and covers the entire width of the road. Whenever a vehicle enters the scenario, it triggers a flashing beacon that warns drivers to leave the road. It also sends a message to the security team so that they can dispatch a unit if needed.

Speed awareness on the road

A road that passes through a small town has had some incidents of speeding. To enforce the speed limit of 70 km/h (43 mph), the traffic control has installed a security radar, in the Road monitoring profile, on a bridge that crosses over the road. This has allowed them to detect the speed that vehicles are travelling at and monitor when they should have units stationed long the road to control the traffic.

Safety with humans and vehicles

Staff at a school have identified two safety issues that they would like to address. They have experienced unwanted visitors entering the premises during the school day, as well as vehicles violating the low speed zone of 20 km/h (12 mph) outside the school. The radar is mounted on a pole, next to the pedestrian walk path. The Area monitoring profile was chosen, as it makes the radar capable of tracking both humans and vehicles moving at speeds lower than 55 km/h (34 mph). This helps the staff keep track of people coming and going during school hours while also being able to trigger a speaker to warn pedestrians when a passing vehicle is driving too fast.

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.

For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, go to How to assign an IP address and access your device.

You can use the device with the following browsers:

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*: Supported with limitations

1. Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the Axis device.

   If you don’t know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.

2. Type the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must create an administrator account. See Create an administrator account.

For descriptions of all features and settings in the web interface of devices with AXIS OS, see AXIS OS web interface help.

The first time you log in to your device, you must create an administrator account.

1. Enter a username.

2. Enter a password. See Secure passwords.

3. Re-enter the password.

4. Accept the license agreement.

5. Click Add account.

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:

• Use a password with at least 8 characters, preferably created by a password generator.

• Don’t expose the password.

• Change the password at a recurring interval, at least once a year.

This video gives you an overview of the device’s web interface.

Set the radar’s mounting height in the web interface. The correct mounting height is important for the radar to be able to detect and measure the speed of passing objects correctly. It’s also very important for autotracking to work.

Measure the height from the ground up to the radar as accurately as possible. For scenes with uneven surfaces, set the value that represents the average height in the scene.

1. Go to Radar > Settings > General.

2. Set the height under Mounting height.

To make it easier to see where detected objects are moving, you can upload a map for reference. You can use a ground plan or an aerial photo that shows the area covered by the radar. Calibrate the map so the radar view fits the position, direction, and scale of the map, and zoom in on the map if you're interested in a specific part of the scene.

You can either use a setup assistant that takes you through the map calibration step by step, or edit each setting individually.

1. Use the setup assistant:

2. Go to Radar > Map calibration.

3. Click Setup assistant and follow the instructions.

4. To remove the uploaded map and the settings you have added, click Reset calibration.

1. Edit each setting individually:
2. The map will calibrate gradually after you adjust each setting.

3. Go to Radar > Map calibration > Map.

4. Select the image you want to upload, or drag and drop it in the designated area.

   To reuse a map image with its current pan and zoom settings, click Download map.

5. Under Rotate map, use the slider to rotate the map into position.

6. Go to Scale and distance on a map and click on two pre-determined points on the map.

7. Under Distance, add the actual distance between the two points you have added to the map.

8. Go to Pan and zoom map and use the buttons to pan the map image, or zoom in and out on the map image.

9. Note

   The zoom function doesn’t alter the radar’s area of coverage. Even if parts of the coverage is out of view after zooming, the radar will still detect moving objects in the entire area of coverage. The only way to exclude detected movement is to add exclude zones. For more information, see Add exclude zones.

10. Go to Radar position and use the buttons to move or rotate the position of the radar on the map.

11. To remove the uploaded map and the settings you have added, click Reset calibration.

To determine where to detect motion, you can add one or more detection zones. Use different zones to trigger different actions.

• There are two types of zones:

• A scenario (previously called include zone) is an area in which moving objects will trigger rules. The default scenario matches the entire area covered by the radar.

• An exclude zone is an area in which moving objects will be ignored. Use exclude zones if there are areas inside a scenario that trigger a lot of unwanted alarms.

A scenario is a combination of triggering conditions and detection settings, which you can use to create rules in the event system. Add scenarios if you want to create different rules for different parts of the scene.

1. Add a scenario:

2. Go to Radar > Scenarios.

3. Click Add scenario.

4. Type the name of the scenario.

5. Select if you want to trigger on objects moving in an area or on objects crossing one, or two, lines.

1. Trigger on objects moving in an area:

2. Select Movement in area.

3. Click Next.

4. Select the type of zone that should be included in the scenario.

   Use the mouse to move and shape the zone so that it covers the desired part of the radar image or reference map.

5. Click Next.

6. Add detection settings.

7. 1. Add seconds until trigger after under Ignore short-lived objects.

   2. Select which object type to trigger on under Trigger on object type.

   3. Add a range for the speed limit under Speed limit.

8. Click Next.

9. Set the minimum duration of the alarm under Minimum trigger duration.

10. Click Save.

1. Trigger on objects crossing a line:

2. Select Line crossing.

3. Click Next.

4. Position the line in the scene.

   Use the mouse to move and shape the line.

5. To change the detection direction, turn on Change direction.

6. Click Next.

7. Add detection settings.

8. 1. Add seconds until trigger after under Ignore short-lived objects.

   2. Select which object type to trigger on under Trigger on object type.

   3. Add a range for the speed limit under Speed limit.

9. Click Next.

10. Set the minimum duration of the alarm under Minimum trigger duration.

    The default value is set to 2 seconds. If you want the scenario to trigger every time an object crosses the line, lower the duration to 0 seconds.

11. Click Save.

1. Trigger on objects crossing two lines:

2. Select Line crossing.

3. Click Next.

4. To make the object cross two lines for the alarm to trigger, turn on Require crossing of two lines.

5. Position the lines in the scene.

   Use the mouse to move and shape the line.

6. To change the detection direction, turn on Change direction.

7. Click Next.

8. Add detection settings.

9. 1. Set the time limit between crossing the first and the second line under Max time between crossings.

   2. Select which object type to trigger on under Trigger on object type.

   3. Add a range for the speed limit under Speed limit.

10. Click Next.

11. Set the minimum duration of the alarm under Minimum trigger duration.

    The default value is set to 2 seconds. If you want the scenario to trigger every time an object has crossed the two lines, lower the duration to 0 seconds.

12. Click Save.

Exclude zones are areas in which moving objects will be ignored. Add exclude zones to ignore, for example, swaying foliage on the side of a road. You could also add exclude zones to ignore ghost tracks caused by radar-reflective materials, for example a metal fence.

1. Add an exclude zone:

2. Go to Radar > Exclude zones.

3. Click Add exclude zone.

   Use the mouse to move and shape the zone so that it covers the desired part of the radar view or reference map.

If you notice that you get too many false alarms, you can filter out certain types of movement or objects, change the coverage, or adjust the detection sensitivity. See which settings work best for your environment.

• Adjust the detection sensitivity of the radar:

  Go to Radar > Settings > Detection and select a lower Detection sensitivity. This decreases the risk of false alarms, but it could also cause the radar to miss some movement.

  The sensitivity setting affects all zones.

• • Low: Use this sensitivity when there are a lot of metal objects or large vehicles in the area. It will take longer time for the radar to track and classify objects. This can reduce the detection range, especially for fast moving objects.

  • Medium: This is the default setting.

  • High: Use this sensitivity when you have an open field without metal objects in front of the radar. This will increase the detection range for humans.

• Modify scenarios and exclude zones:

  If a scenario includes hard surfaces, such as a metal wall, there may be reflections that causes multiple detections for a single physical object. You can either modify the shape of the scenario, or add an exclude zone that ignores certain parts of the scenario. For more information, see Add scenarios and Add exclude zones.

• Trigger on objects crossing two lines instead of one:

  If a line crossing scenario includes swaying objects or animals moving around, there is a risk that an object will happen to cross the line and trigger a false alarm. In this case, you can configure the scenario to trigger only when an object has crossed two lines. For more information, see Add scenarios.

• Filter on movement:

• • Go to Radar > Settings > Detection and select Ignore swaying objects. This setting minimizes false alarms from trees, bushes, and flagpoles in the coverage zone.

  • Go to Radar > Settings > Detection and select Ignore small objects. This setting is available in the area monitoring profile and minimizes false alarms from small objects in the coverage zone, such as cats and rabbits.

• Filter on time:

• • Go to Radar > Scenarios.

  • Select a scenario, and click to modify its settings.

  • Select a higher value under Seconds until trigger. This is the delay time from when the radar starts tracking an object until it can trigger and alarm. The timer starts when the radar first detects the object, not when the object enters the specified zone in the scenario.

• Filter on object type:

• • Go to Radar > Scenarios.

  • Select a scenario, and click to modify its settings.

  • To avoid triggering on specific object types, deselect the object types that should not trigger events in the scenario.

This section includes instructions about configuring your device. To learn more about how streaming and storage works, go to Streaming and storage.

1. Go to Radar > Stream.

2. Click in the live view.

3. Select Video format H.264.

4. Go to Radar > Stream > General and increase Compression.

1. To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage.

2. Go to System > Storage.

3. Click Add network storage under Network storage.

4. Type the IP address of the host server.

5. Type the name of the shared location on the host server under Network share.

6. Type the username and password.

7. Select the SMB version or leave it on Auto.

8. Select Add share without testing if you experience temporary connection issues, or if the share is not yet configured.

9. Click Add.

1. Record video directly from the radar

2. Go to Radar > Stream.

3. To start a recording, click .

   If you haven’t set up any storage, click and . For instructions on how to set up network storage, see Set up network storage

4. To stop recording, click again.

1. Watch video

2. Go to Recordings.

3. Click for your recording in the list.

It’s possible to use the information about objects’ positions from the radar to make a PTZ camera track objects. There are two ways to do this:

• Control a PTZ camera with the built-in radar autotracking service. The built-in option is suitable when you have a PTZ camera and radar mounted very close together.

• Control a PTZ camera with AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ. The Windows application is suitable when you want to use multiple PTZ cameras and radars for tracking objects.

The built-in radar autotracking creates an edge-to-edge solution where the radar directly controls the PTZ camera. It supports all Axis PTZ cameras.

This instruction explains how to pair the radar with a PTZ camera, how to calibrate the devices, and how to set up the tracking of objects.

Before you start:

• Define the area of interest and avoid unwanted alarms by setting up exclude zones in the radar. Make sure to exclude zones with radar-reflective materials or swaying objects, like foliage, to prevent the PTZ camera from tracking irrelevant objects. For instructions, see Add exclude zones.

1. Pair the radar with the PTZ camera:

2. Go to System > Edge-to-edge > PTZ pairing.

3. Enter the IP address, username and password for the PTZ camera.

4. Click Connect.

5. Click Configure Radar autotracking or go to Radar > Radar PTZ autotracking to set up radar autotracking.

6. Calibrate the radar and the PTZ camera:

7. Go to Radar > Radar PTZ autotracking.

8. To set the mounting height of the camera, go to Camera mounting height.

9. To pan the PTZ camera so that it points in the same direction as the radar, go to Pan alignment.

10. If you need to adjust the tilt to compensate for a sloping ground, go to Ground incline offset and add an offset in degrees.

11. Set up the PTZ tracking:

12. Go to Track to select if you want to track humans, vehicles and/or unknown objects.

13. To start tracking objects with the PTZ camera, turn on Tracking.

    The tracking automatically zooms in on an object, or a group of objects, to keep them in the view of the camera.

14. Turn on Object switching if you expect multiple objects that won’t fit in the camera view.

    With this setting, the radar gives priority of the objects to track.

15. To determine how many seconds to track each object, set Object hold time.

16. To make the PTZ camera return to its home position when the radar no longer tracks any objects, turn on Return to home.

17. To determine how long the PTZ camera should stay at the tracked objects last known position before returning to home, set Return to home timeout.

18. To fine tune the zoom of the PTZ camera, adjust the zoom on the slider.

AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ is a server-based solution that can handle different setups when tracking objects:

• Control several PTZ cameras with one radar.

• Control one PTZ camera with several radars.

• Control several PTZ cameras with several radars.

• Control one PTZ camera with one radar when they are mounted in different positions covering the same area.

The application is compatible with a specific set of PTZ cameras. For more information, see axis.com/products/axis-radar-autotracking-for-ptz#compatible-products.

Download the application and see the user manual for information about how to set up the application. For more information, see axis.com/products/axis-radar-autotracking-for-ptz/support.

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.

To learn more, see Get started with rules for events.

1. Go to System > Events and add a rule. The rule defines when the device will perform certain actions. You can set up rules as scheduled, recurring, or manually triggered.

2. Enter a Name.

3. Select the Condition that must be met to trigger the action. If you specify more than one condition for the rule, all of the conditions must be met to trigger the action.

4. Select which Action to perform when the conditions are met.

This example explains how to set up an email notification when the housing or casing of the device is opened.

1. Add an email recipient:

2. Go to System > Events > Recipients and click Add recipient.

3. Type a name for the recipient.

4. Select Email as the notification type.

5. Type the recipient’s email address.

6. Type the email address that you want the camera to send notifications from.

7. Provide the login details for the sending email account, along with the SMTP hostname and port number.

8. To test your email setup, click Test.

9. Click Save.

10. Create a rule:

11. Go to System > Events > Rules and click Add a rule.

12. Type a name for the rule.

13. In the list of conditions, select Casing open.

14. In the list of actions, select Send notification to email.

15. Select a recipient from the list.

16. Type a subject line and message for the email.

17. Click Save.

This example explains how to set up the radar and a camera so that the camera starts recording to the SD card five seconds before the radar detects motion and stops one minute after.

1. Connect the devices to each other:

2. Connect a wire from an I/O output on the radar to an I/O input on the camera.

3. Configure the I/O port of the radar:

4. Go to System > Accessories > I/O ports and configure the I/O port as an output and select the normal state.

5. Create a rule in the radar:

6. Go to System > Events and add a rule.

7. Type a name for the rule, for example Record video upon motion.

8. In the list of conditions, select a scenario under Radar motion.

9. In the list of actions, select Toggle I/O while the rule is active and then select the port that is connected to the camera.

10. Click Save.

11. Configure the I/O port of the camera:

12. Go to System > Accessories > I/O ports and configure the I/O port as an input and select the normal state.

13. Create a rule in the camera:

14. Go to System > Events and add a rule.

15. Type a name for the rule.

16. In the list of conditions, select Digital input is active and then select the port that should trigger the rule.

17. In the list of actions, select Record video.

18. In the list of storage options, select SD card.

19. Select an existing stream profile or create a new one.

20. Set the prebuffer to 5 seconds.

21. Set the postbuffer to 1 minute.

22. Click Save.

Turning on a light when an intruder enters the detection zone can have a deterring effect, and will also improve the image quality of a visual camera recording the intrusion.

This example explains how to set up the radar and an illuminator so that the illuminator turns on when the radar detects motion and turns off after one minute.

1. Connect the devices:

2. Connect one of the illuminator cables to the power supply via the relay port on the radar. Connect the other cable directly between the power supply and the illuminator.

3. Configure the relay port of the radar:

4. Go to System > Accessories > I/O ports and select Open circuit as the normal state of the relay port.

5. Create a rule in the radar:

6. Go to System > Events and add a rule.

7. Type a name for the rule.

8. From the list of conditions, select a scenario under Radar motion.

   To set up a scenario, see Add scenarios.

9. From the list of actions, select Toggle I/O once and then select the relay port.

10. Select Active.

11. Set the Duration.

12. Click Save.

This example explains how to create a rule that sends an email notification when someone tampers with the radar by covering it with a metallic object, such as metallic foil or a metallic sheet.

1. Add an email recipient:

2. Go to System > Events > Recipients and add a recipient.

3. Type a name for the recipient.

4. Under Type, select Email.

5. Type an email address to send the email to.

6. Fill in the rest of the information according to your email provider.

   The radar device doesn’t have its own email server, so it needs to log into an email server to send emails.

7. To send a test email, click Test.

8. Click Save.

9. Create a rule:

10. Go to System > Events and add a rule.

11. Type a name for the rule, for example Tampering mail.

12. From the list of conditions, under Device status, select Radar data failure.

13. Under Reason, select Tampering.

14. In the list of actions, under Notifications, select Send notification to email.

15. Select the recipient you created.

16. Type a subject and a message for the email.

17. Click Save.

To read about all the features and settings available in the web interface of devices with AXIS OS, go to AXIS OS web interface help.

The radar is ready to use as soon as it is installed, however, we recommend that you perform a validation before you start to use it. This can increase the accuracy of the radar by helping you to identify any problems with the installation or manage objects (such as trees and reflective surfaces) in the scene.

First Calibrate the radar before attempting the validation.

• It is a good idea to perform the validation whenever:

• There are objects in the scene that you want to exclude so that the zones can contain certain objects such as vegetations or metal surfaces.

• You pair the radar with a PTZ camera and want to configure Radar autotracking.

• The radar mounting height has changed.

Check that there are no false detections

1. Check that the detection zone is clear from human activity.

2. Wait for a few minutes to ensure that the radar is not detecting any static objects in the detection zone.

3. If there are no unwanted detections you can skip step 4.

4. If there are unwanted detections, learn how to filter out certain types of movement or objects, change the coverage, or adjust the detection sensitivity in Minimize false alarms.

Check for the correct symbol and direction of travel when the radar is approached from the front

1. Go into the radar’s web interface and record the session. For help doing this, go to Record and watch video.

2. Start 60 m (197 ft) in front of the radar and walk directly towards the radar.

3. Check the session in the radar’s web interface. The symbol for a human classification should appear when you are detected.

4. Check that the radar’s web interface shows the correct direction of travel.

Check for the correct symbol and direction of travel when the radar is approached from the side

1. Go into the radar’s web interface and record the session. For help doing this, go to Record and watch video.

2. Start 60 m (197 ft) out from the radar and walk straight across the radar coverage area.

3. Check that the radar’s web interface shows the symbol for a human classification.

4. Check that the radar’s web interface shows the correct direction of travel.

Create a table similar to the one below to help you record the data from your validation.

Once you have successfully completed the first part of the validation, perform the following tests to complete the validation process.

1. Make sure you have configured your radar and followed the instructions.

2. For further validation, add and calibrate a reference map.

3. Set the radar scenario to trigger when an appropriate object is detected. By default, seconds until trigger is set to two seconds but you can change this in the web interface if needed.

4. Set the radar to record data when an appropriate object is detected.

   See Record and watch video for instructions.

5. Set the trail lifetime to one hour so that it will safely exceed the time it takes for you to leave your seat, walk around the area of surveillance, and return to your seat. The trail lifetime will keep the track in the radar's live view for the set time and, once you have finished the validation, it can be disabled.

6. Walk along the border of the radar coverage area and make sure that the trailing on the system matches the route that you walked.

7. If you are unsatisfied with the results of your validation, re-calibrate the reference map and repeat the validation.

Decide which compression method to use based on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. The available options are:

Motion JPEG

Motion JPEG, or MJPEG, is a digital video sequence that is made up of a series of individual JPEG images. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion. For the viewer to perceive motion video the rate must be at least 16 image frames per second. Full motion video is perceived at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames per second.

The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image quality and access to every image contained in the stream.

H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC

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. This means that less network bandwidth and storage space are required for a video file. Or seen another way, higher video quality can be achieved for a given bitrate.

H.265 or MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC

H.265 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 25% compared to H.264.

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. With variable bitrate you are guaranteed constant image quality, but you need to make sure you have storage margins.

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. We recommend that you configure the target bitrate to a higher value than the expected bitrate. This gives you a margin in case there is a high level of activity in the scene.

Average bitrate (ABR)
With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer period of time. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes. You are more likely to get better image quality when in scenes with a lot of activity if you use the average bitrate option. You can define the total storage required to store the video stream for a specified amount of time (retention time) when image quality is adjusted to meet the specified target bitrate. Specify the average bitrate settings in one of the following ways:

• To calculate the estimated storage need, set the target bitrate and the retention time.

• To calculate the average bitrate, based on available storage and required retention time, use the target bitrate calculator.

• 1. Target bitrate
  2. Actual average bitrate
• You can also turn on maximum bitrate and specify a target bitrate within the average bitrate option.
• 1. Target bitrate
  2. Actual average bitrate

1. Control button
2. Network LED
3. Status LED
4. Power LED
5. PoE out LED
6. microSD card slot
7. Power connector (DC)
8. I/O connector
9. Relay connector
10. Grounding screw
11. Network connector (PoE in)
12. Network connector (PoE out)
13. Intrusion alarm sensor

For technical specifications, see Specifications.

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.

• For location of the control button, see Product overview.
• The control button is used for:

• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings.

• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See . To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the Status LED flashes green.

RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+).

Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at type 2, max 30W

Use this connector to supply power to another PoE device, for example a camera, a horn speaker, or a second Axis radar.

Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, event triggering and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 VDC reference point and power (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.

Digital output

For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, through an event or from the device’s web interface.

6-pin terminal block

Example

1. DC ground
2. DC output 12 V, max 50 mA
3. I/O configured as input
4. I/O configured as output
5. Configurable I/O
6. Configurable I/O

2-pin terminal block for DC 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.

You can clean your device with lukewarm water and mild, nonabrasive soap.

1. Use a can of compressed air to remove dust and loose dirt from the device.

2. If necessary, clean the device with a soft microfiber cloth dampened with lukewarm water and mild, nonabrasive soap.

3. To avoid stains, dry the device with a clean, nonabrasive cloth.

To reset the product to the factory default settings:

1. Disconnect power from the product.

2. Press and hold the control button while reconnecting power. See Product overview.

3. Keep the control button pressed for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator flashes amber.

4. Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the device IP address will default to one of the following:

5. • Devices with AXIS OS 12.0 and later: Obtained from the link-local address subnet (169.254.0.0/16)

   • Devices with AXIS OS 11.11 and earlier: 192.168.0.90/24

6. Use the installation and management software tools to assign an IP address, set the password, and access the device.

   The installation and management software tools are available from the support pages on axis.com/support.

You can also reset parameters to factory default through the device’s web interface. Go to Maintenance > Factory default and click Default.

AXIS OS determines the functionality of our devices. When you troubleshoot a problem, we recommend that you to start by checking the current AXIS OS version. The latest version might contain a correction that fixes your particular problem.

To check the current AXIS OS version:

1. Go to the device’s web interface > Status.

2. Under Device info, see the AXIS OS version.

1. Download the AXIS OS file to your computer, available free of charge at axis.com/support/device-software.

2. Log in to the device as an administrator.

3. Go to Maintenance > AXIS OS upgrade and click Upgrade.

4. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically.

Problems upgrading AXIS OS

Problems setting the IP address

Problems accessing the device

Problems with MQTT

Problems with operating the device

If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support.

When you set up your system, it’s important to consider how different settings and situations affect the required bandwidth (bitrate).

The most important factors to consider:

• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth.