AXIS Q6075-S PTZ Network Camera

Get started

Find the device on the network

To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.

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

Browser support

AXIS OS 7.10 and higher
Video products with firmware 7.10 or higher include the new web interface, which comes with an overall improved and simplified graphical user interface and focuses on camera installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. The web interface is tested and optimized for Chrome™ and Firefox® browsers. It is platform-independent and works with Windows® (versions 7 through 10) as well as Linux® and OS X®. If you use other browsers, you could experience limitations in functionality and support. You can find more information about the latest firmware of your Axis product here.

You can use the device with the following browsers:

ChromeTM

Firefox®

EdgeTM

Safari®

Windows®

recommended

recommended

macOS®

recommended

recommended

Linux®

recommended

recommended

Other operating systems

✓*

*To use AXIS OS web interface with iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Experimental Features and disable NSURLSession Websocket.

To find out more about how to use the device, see the user manual available at axis.com.

If you need more information about recommended browsers, go to AXIS OS Portal.

  • Highlights
  • Recommended browser: Latest Chrome and Firefox

  • Supported browser: Latest Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari

  • Platform-independent with latest Linux, OS X and Windows 7 through Windows 10

  • Support for tablet and mobile devices

  • 12 pre-installed languages and automatic language detection

  • Known limitations
  • Edge: 1-second video delay when streaming H.264

  • Safari, Chrome, Firefox: No support for H.264 video streaming in Apple mobile (iOS) devices

  • Audio: No support for sending audio to the camera through the browser (i.e. through a computer microphone)

  • Video: Some browser plugins are known to cause problems with live streaming. Try uninstalling plugins if the video does not play as it should.

  • Video: H.265 video streaming is currently not supported in any browser

Video streaming
AXIS Media Control is no longer required for video streaming H.264 or RTSP. Displaying H.264 and RTSP video streams in the web interface (e.g. live view or when setting up analytics) requires that the browser can connect over WebSockets. Support for RTSP video streams over WebSockets requires an updated browser and that the network and proxy settings are configured to allow WebSockets.

The viewing experience depends on the performance of the computer, the browser, and its encoding capabilities. If a video stream is lagging, the web interface either notifies the user or restarts the video stream automatically in case it lags a lot. If the user experiences continuous lagging, they should adapt to the computer’s performance by lowering the resolution of the video stream stepwise. When viewing video streams in higher resolutions than 1080 pixels, they should use a computer with a powerful CPU and graphics card.*

*Tested and verified with the following configuration: Google Chrome™ (latest version) on Windows® 10 or Linux, Intel® Core™ i7-4770 Processor 3.40 Ghz with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 950 or Intel™ HD Graphics 4600.

Note

On some Linux systems, the web page might flicker when MJPEG is used. This can be resolved by turning off hardware acceleration in the browser.

AXIS OS 6.5X or lower
Video products with firmware version 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. You can find more information about the latest firmware of your Axis product here.

  • Highlights
  • Recommended browser: Internet Explorer* with AXIS Media Control

  • Recommended for Windows operating system

  • Known limitations
  • QuickTime player introduces a 3-second video delay when streaming

  • Java applet-based clients only support one-way audio, and the audio quality, as well as the frame rate, might be reduced

  • When using video products with AXIS OS 5.50 or lower and IE10, compatibility mode is recommended

Video streaming
AXIS Media Control and Internet Explorer* is required for video streaming H.264 over HTTP/RTSP/RTP. MJPEG video streaming is supported by Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

* Read more about Internet Explorer limitations in .

Access the device

Note
  • The Axis device can be accessed through any of its three IP addresses.
  • Login is required for each of the three channels separately.
  1. Open a browser and enter the IP address or host name of the Axis device.

    If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.

    If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.

    If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to find the device on the network. For information about how to discover and assign an IP address, see . This information is also available from the support pages at axis.com/support.

  2. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See Set a new password for the root account.

  3. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See .

  4. The live view page opens in your browser.

  5. AXIS Entry Manager opens in your browser. If you are using a computer, you will reach the Overview page. If you are using a mobile device, you will reach the mobile landing page.

  6. The device’s webpage opens in your browser. The start page is called the Overview page.

  7. AXIS I/O Manager opens in your browser. The start page is called the Dashboard.

Verify that no one has tampered with the firmware

  1. To make sure that the device has its original Axis firmware, or to take full control of the device after a security attack:
  2. Reset to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings.

    After the reset, secure boot guarantees the state of the device.

  3. Reset to factory default settings. See the product’s user manual for information on how to reset to factory default settings.

    After the reset, secure boot guarantees the state of the device.

  4. Configure and install the device.

Set a new password for the root account

Important

The default administrator username is root. If the password for root is lost, reset the device to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings

The default administrator username is root. If the password for root is lost, reset the device to factory default settings.

Support tip: Password security confirmation check
  1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See Secure passwords.

  2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling.

  3. Click Create login. The password has now been configured.

  4. Click Save. The password has now been configured.

Secure passwords

Important

Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password.

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.

Webpage overview

  1. Live view control bar
  2. Live view
  3. Product name
  4. User information, color themes, and help
  5. Video control bar
  6. Settings toggle
  1. Settings tabs

Additional settings

Adjust the image

This section includes instructions about configuring your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features work, go to Learn more.

Adjust the focus faster with focus recall areas

To save the focus settings at a specific pan/tilt range, add a focus recall area. Each time the camera moves into that area it recalls the previously saved focus. It’s enough to cover half of the focus recall area in the live view.

  • We recommend the focus recall feature in the following scenarios:
  • When there is a lot of manual operation in live view, for example with a joystick.

  • Where PTZ preset positions with manual focus are not efficient, for example movements where the focus setting changes continuously.

  • In low-light scenarios, where the autofocus is challenged by the lighting conditions.

Important
  • The focus recall overrides the camera’s autofocus at the specific pan/tilt range.
  • A preset position overrides the focus setting saved in the focus recall area.
  • The maximum number of focus recall areas is 20.
  1. Create a focus recall area
  2. Pan, tilt, and zoom into the area where you would like to have focus.

    As long as the focus recall button shows a plus , you can add a focus recall area in that position.

  3. Adjust the focus.

  4. Click the focus recall button.

  1. Delete a focus recall area
  2. Pan, tilt, and zoom into the focus recall area you want to delete.

    The focus recall button toggles to minus when the camera detects a focus recall area: .

  3. Click the focus recall button.

Benefit from IR light in low-light conditions using night mode

Your camera uses visible light to deliver color images during the day. As the available light diminishes, you can set the camera to automatically shift to night mode, in which the camera uses both visible light and near-infrared light to deliver black-and-white images. Since the camera uses more of the available light it can deliver brighter, more detailed, images.

  1. Go to Settings > Image > Day and night, and make sure that the IR cut filter is set to Auto.

  2. To determine at what light level you want the camera to shift to night mode, move the Threshold slider toward Bright or Dark.

  3. To determine at what light level you want the camera to shift to night mode, set the Day-night shift priority to Day, Night or None.

  4. Enable Allow IR illumination and Synchronize IR illumination to use the camera’s IR light when night mode is activated.

  5. If using an accessory IR illuminator, enable Allow IR illumination and Synchronize IR illumination to use IR light when night mode is activated.

  6. Note

    If you set the shift to night mode to occur when it’s brighter, the image remains sharper as there will be less low-light noise. If you set the shift to occur when it’s darker, the image colors are maintained for longer, but there will be more image blur due to low-light noise.

Reduce noise in low-light conditions

Note

Low-light settings are only available for the visual channel.

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 Settings > Image > Exposure and move the Blur-noise trade-off slider toward Low noise.

  • Set the exposure mode to automatic.

  • Note

    A high max shutter value can result in motion blur.

  • To slow down the shutter speed, set max shutter to the highest possible value.

  • Reduce sharpness in the image.

  • Note

    When you reduce the max gain, the image can become darker.

  • Set the max gain to a lower value.

  • Open the aperture.

If the above settings do not improve the image sufficiently, change to a lens with a lower f-value.

Handle scenes with strong backlight

Dynamic range is the difference in light levels in an image. In some cases the difference between the darkest and the brightest areas can be significant. The result is often an image where either the dark or the bright areas are visible. Wide dynamic range (WDR) makes both dark and bright areas of the image visible.

Image without WDR.
Image with WDR.
Note
  • WDR can cause artifacts in the image.
  • WDR may not be available for all capture modes.
  1. Go to Settings > Image > Wide dynamic range.

  2. Turn on WDR.

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

  4. Use the Tone mapping slider to adjust the amount of WDR.

  5. To set the amount of WDR, select Low, Medium or High from the WDR level list.

  6. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest.

Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr.

Verify the pixel resolution

To verify that a defined part of the image contains enough pixels to, for example, recognize license plates, you can use the pixel counter.

  1. Go to Settings > System > Orientation.

  2. Click .

  3. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect license plates to appear.

    You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides (X and Y), and decide if the values are enough for your needs.

Hide parts of the image with privacy masks

You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image.

How to create a privacy mask
  1. Go to Settings > Privacy mask.

  2. Click New.

  3. Adjust the size, color, and name of the privacy mask according to your needs.

How to change the appearance of the mask

Show an image overlay

You can add an image as an overlay in the video stream.

  1. Go to Settings > Overlay.

  2. Click Image list.

  3. Upload an image and click Done.

  4. Click Create overlay.

  5. Select Image and click Create.

  6. Select Image and click Ok.

  7. Select Import and upload an image.

  8. Select the image from the drop-down list.

  9. To position the image overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.

  10. Click Create.

Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects motion

This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects motion.

How to show text overlay when the camera detects motion

Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  2. Start the application if it is not already running.

  3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs. If you need help, see the user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.

  4. Add the overlay text:
  5. Go to Settings > Overlay.

  6. Select Create overlay and select Text overlay.

  7. Enter #D in the text field.

  8. Choose text size and appearance.

  9. To position the text overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.

  10. Create an action rule:
  11. Go to Settings > System > Events > Action rules.

  12. Create an action rule with AXIS Video Motion Detection as trigger.

  13. From the list of actions, select Overlay text.

  14. Type “Motion detected”.

  15. Set the duration.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  2. Start the application if it is not already running.

  3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.

  4. Add the overlay text:
  5. Go to Settings > Overlay.

  6. Click Create overlay.

  7. Select Text and click Create.

  8. Enter #D in the text field.

  9. Choose text size and appearance.

  10. To position the text overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.

  11. Create a rule:
  12. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule.

  13. Type a name for the rule.

  14. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  15. In the list of actions, select Use overlay text.

  16. Select Camera 1.

  17. Type “Motion detected”.

  18. Set the duration.

  19. Click Save.

Note

If you update the overlay text it will be automatically updated on all video streams dynamically.

Show the pan or tilt position as a text overlay

You can show the pan or tilt position as an overlay in the image.

  1. Go to Settings > Overlay and click Create overlay.

  2. Select Text and click Create.

  3. In the text field, type #x to show the pan position.

    Type #y to show the tilt position.

  4. Choose appearance, text size, and alignment.

  5. Include the text overlay.

  6. The current pan and tilt positions show up in the live view image and in the recording.

Add street names and compass direction to the image

Note

The street name and compass direction will be visible on all video streams and recordings.

  1. Activate the compass
  2. Go to Settings > Apps.

  3. Select Orientation Aid PTZ.

  4. Start the application and click Open.

  5. Position the camera view at north with the crosshair. Click Set north.

  1. Add a preset position
  2. Go to Settings > PTZ.

  3. Use the crosshair to position the view where you want to add a preset position.

  4. Click the + to create a new preset position.

Adjust the camera view (PTZ)

To learn more about different pan, tilt, and zoom settings, see Pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ).

Limit the pan, tilt, and zoom movements

If there are parts of the scene that you don’t want the camera to reach, you can limit the pan, tilt, and zoom movements. For example, you want to protect the privacy of residents in an apartment building, which is located close to a parking lot that you intend to monitor. To limit the movements, go to Settings > PTZ > Limits.

If there are parts of the scene that you don’t want the camera to be able to zoom in on, you can limit the maximum zoom level. For example, you want to protect the privacy of residents in an apartment building, which is located close to a parking lot that you intend to monitor. To limit the maximum zoom level, go to Settings > PTZ > Limits.

Create a guard tour with preset positions

A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time.

  1. Go to Settings > PTZ > Guard tours.

  2. Click .

  3. To edit the guard tour’s properties, click .

  4. Type a name for the guard tour and specify the pause length in minutes between each tour.

  5. If you want the guard tour to go to the preset positions in a random order, turn on Shuffle.

  6. Click Done.

  7. Click Add to add the preset positions that you want in your guard tour.

  8. Click Done to exit the guard tour settings.

  9. To schedule the guard tour, go to System > Events.

View and record video

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

Reduce bandwidth and storage

Important

If you reduce the bandwidth it can result in loss of details in the picture.

  1. Go to live view and select H.264.

  2. Go to Settings > Stream.

  3. Do one or more of the following:

    • Turn on the Zipstream functionality and select the desired level.

    • Note

      The zipstream settings are used for both H.264 and H.265.

    • Turn on dynamic GOP and set a high GOP length value.

    • Increase the compression.

    • Turn on dynamic FPS.

Note

Web browsers do not support H.265 decoding. Use a video management system or application supporting H.265 decoding.

Set up network storage

  1. To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage.
  2. Go to Settings > System > Storage.

  3. Click Setup under Network storage.

  4. Enter the IP address of the host server.

  5. Enter the name of the shared location on the host server.

  6. Move the switch if the share requires a login, and enter username and password.

  7. Click Connect.

Record and watch video

To record video you must first set up network storage, see Set up network storage, or have an SD card installed.

  1. Record video
  2. Go to the live view.

  3. To start a recording, click Record. Click again to stop the recording.

  1. Watch video
  2. Click Storage > Go to recordings.

  3. Select your recording in the list and it will play automatically.

Set up rules for events

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

You can create rules to make your device perform actions 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 play an audio clip according to a schedule or when it receives a call, or send an email if the device changes IP address.

To learn more, check out our guide Get started with rules for events.

Trigger an action

  1. Go to Settings > System > Events to set up an action rule. The action rule defines when the device will perform certain actions. Action rules can be setup as scheduled, recurring, or for example, triggered by motion detection.

    Go to Settings > System > Events to set up a rule. The rule defines when the device will perform certain actions. Rules can be setup as scheduled, recurring, or for example, triggered by motion detection.

  2. Select what Trigger must be met to trigger the action. If you specify more than one trigger for the action rule, all of them must be met to trigger the action.

    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.

  3. Select which Action the device should perform when the conditions are met.

Note

If you make changes to an active action rule, you have to restart the action rule for the changes to take effect.

If you make changes to an active rule, you have to restart the rule for the changes to take effect.

Note

If you change the definition of a stream profile that is used in a rule, you have to to restart all the rules that use that stream profile.

Record video when the camera detects motion

This example explains how to set up the camera to start recording to the SD card five seconds before it detects motion and to stop one minute after.

How to record a video stream when the camera detects motion
  1. Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running:
  2. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  3. Start the application if it is not already running.

  4. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs. If you need help, see the user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.

  1. Create an action rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events and add an action rule.

  3. Type a name for the action rule.

  4. From the list of triggers, select Applications and then select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD).

  5. From the list of actions, select Record video.

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

  7. Enable and set the pre-trigger time to 5 seconds.

  8. Enable While the rule is active.

  9. Enable and set the post-trigger time to 60 seconds.

  10. Select SD card from the list of storage options.

  11. Click Ok.

  1. Create a rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule.

  3. Type a name for the rule.

  4. In the list of conditions, under Application, select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD).

  5. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active.

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

  7. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds.

  8. Set the postbuffer time to 60 seconds.

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

  10. Click Save.

Direct the camera to a preset position when the camera detects motion

This example explains how to set up the camera to go to a preset position when it detects motion in the image.

  1. Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running:
  2. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  3. Start the application if it is not already running.

  4. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs. If you need help, see the user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.

Add a preset position:

Go to Settings > PTZ and set where you want the camera to be directed by creating a preset position.

  1. Create an action rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events > Action rules and add an action rule.

  3. Type a name for the action rule.

  4. From the list of triggers, select Applications and then select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD).

  5. From the list of actions, select PTZ Control and then select Preset Position.

  6. Select the preset position you want the camera to go to.

  7. Click Ok.

  1. Create a rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events > Rules and add a rule.

  3. Type a name for the rule.

  4. In the list of conditions, select a video motion detection condition under Application.

  5. From the list of actions, select Go to preset position.

  6. Select the preset position you want the camera to go to.

  7. Click Save.

Zoom in on a specific area automatically with gatekeeper

This example explains how to use the gatekeeper functionality to make the camera zoom in automatically on the license plate of a car that passes through a gate. When the car has passed, the camera zooms out to the home position.

  1. Create the preset positions:
  2. Go to Settings > PTZ > Preset positions.

  3. Create the home position that includes the entrance of the gate.

  4. Create the zoomed-in preset position so that it covers the area in the image where you assume that the license plate will appear.

  5. Create a motion detection profile:
  6. Go to Settings > Apps and open AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  7. Create a profile that covers the entrance of the gate and then save the profile. If you need help, see the user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.

  8. Create a rule:
  9. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule.

  10. Name the rule “Gatekeeper”.

  11. In the trigger list, select Applications and then select the previously created motion detection profile.

  12. In the action list, select the previously created preset position.

  13. Click OK.

  1. Create the preset positions:
  2. Go to Settings > PTZ > Preset positions.

  3. Create the home position that includes the entrance of the gate.

  4. Create the zoomed-in preset position so that it covers the area in the image where you assume that the license plate will appear.

  1. Create a motion detection profile:
  2. Go to Settings > Apps and open AXIS Video Motion Detection.

  3. Create a profile that covers the entrance of the gate and then save the profile.

  1. Create a rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule.

  3. Name the rule “Gatekeeper”.

  4. In the list of conditions, under Application, select the motion detection profile.

  5. In the list of actions, under Preset positions, select Go to preset position.

  6. Select a Video channel.

  7. Select the Preset position.

  8. To make the camera wait a while before it returns to the home position, select Home timeout, and set a time.

  9. Click Save.

Record video when the camera detects impact

Shock detection allows the camera to detect tampering caused by vibrations or shock. Vibrations due to the environment or to an object can trigger an action depending on the shock sensitivity range, which can be set from 0 to 100. In this scenario, someone is throwing rocks at the camera after hours and you would like to get a video clip of the event.

  1. Go to Settings > System > Detectors.

  2. Set shock detection to on, and set a value for the shock sensitivity.

  3. Create an action rule:
  4. Go to Settings > System > Events and add an action rule.

  5. Type a name for the action rule.

  6. From the list of triggers, select Detectors and then select Shock detection.

  7. From the list of schedules, select After Hours.

  8. From the list of actions, select Send Video Clip.

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

  10. Enable and set the pre-trigger time to 5 seconds.

  11. Enable While the rule is active.

  12. Enable and set the post-trigger time to 60 seconds.

  13. Select an existing recipient or create a new one.

  14. Click OK.

  1. Turn on shock detection:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Detectors.

  3. Turn on shock detection, and set a value for the shock sensitivity.

  1. Create a rule:
  2. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule.

  3. Type a name for the rule.

  4. In the list of conditions, under Device status, select Shock detected.

  5. Click to add a second condition.

  6. In the list of conditions, under Scheduled and recurring, select Scheduled event.

  7. In the list of schedules, select After hours .

  8. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active.

  9. Select a Camera.

  10. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds.

  11. Set the postbuffer time to 60 seconds.

  12. Select where to save the recordings.

  13. Click Save.

Cleaning recommendations

If the device gets grease stains or becomes heavily soiled, you can clean it with mild, solvent-free soap or detergent.

NOTICE

Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene, or acetone.

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

  2. Clean the device with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and lukewarm water.

  3. Wipe carefully with a dry cloth.

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

  2. If necessary, clean the lens with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

Note

Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures, as this may cause stains when the water droplets dry.

  1. You can clean this device with detergent and high-pressure water. Maximum water temperature is 80 °C (176 °F).
  2. Apply detergent with a cloth.

  3. Rinse the device using a water hose or high-pressure water.

  4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Learn more

Long-distance connections

  • This product supports fiber-optic cable installations through a media converter. Fiber-optic cable installations offer a number of benefits such as:
  • Long-distance connection

  • High speed

  • Long lifetime

  • Large capacity of data transmission

  • Electromagnetic interference immunity

Find out more about fiber-optic cable installations on axis.com/technologies/fiber-optics.

For information about how to install the media converter see the Installation Guide for this product.

Capture modes

A capture mode is a preset configuration that defines how the camera captures images. The selected mode can affect the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the device. If you use a capture mode with a lower resolution than the maximum, the field of view might be reduced. The capture mode also affects the shutter speed, which in turn affects the light sensitivity – a capture mode with a high maximum frame rate has a reduced light sensitivity, and vice versa. Note that with certain capture modes you might not be able to use WDR.

A capture mode is a preset configuration that defines how the camera captures images. The capture mode setting can affect the camera’s field of view and aspect ratio. The shutter speed can also be affected, which in turn affects the light sensitivity.

The lower resolution capture mode might be sampled from the original resolution, or it might be cropped out from the original, in which case the field of view could also be affected.

The image shows how the field of view and aspect ratio can change between two different capture modes.

What capture mode to choose depends on the requirements for the frame rate and resolution of the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com.

Privacy masks

Note

Privacy masks are only available for the visual channel.

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color.

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color or blurred image elements.

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that covers a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear either as blocks of solid color or with a mosaic pattern.

The privacy mask is relative to the pan, tilt, and zoom coordinates, so regardless of where you point the camera, the privacy mask covers the same place or object.

You’ll see the privacy mask on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams.

You can use the VAPIX® application programming interface (API) to hide the privacy masks.

Important

If you use multiple privacy masks it may affect the product’s performance.

You can create several privacy masks. The maximum number of masks depends on the complexity of all the masks combined. The more anchor points in each mask, the fewer masks you can create. Each mask can have 3 to 10 anchor points.

Important

Set the zoom and focus before you create a privacy mask.

Note

You can’t add privacy masks to the quad stream, but it will show all privacy masks configured on the individual channels.

Note

Privacy masks may appear warped in some view modes.

Note

If you view the video stream over HDMI and restart the product, the privacy masks will disappear. To show the privacy masks again, restart the video stream.

Overlays

Note

Overlays are not included in the video stream when using SIP calls.

Note

Image and text overlay will not be displayed on video stream over HDMI.

Note

Image and text overlay will not be displayed on video stream over SDI.

Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp, or during product installation and configuration. You can add either text or an image.

The video streaming indicator is another type of overlay. It shows you that the live view video stream is live.

Pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ)

Guard tours

A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time. Once started, a guard tour continues to run until stopped, even when there are no clients (web browsers) viewing the images.

The guard tour function includes tour recording. This allows recording a custom tour using an input device, such as a joystick, a mouse, or a keyboard, or through using the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API). A recorded tour is a replay of a recorded sequence of pan/tilt/zoom movements, including their variable speeds and lengths.

Note

The pause between successive guard tours is at least 10 minutes, and the fixed minimum viewing time is 10 seconds.

Streaming and storage

Video compression formats

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

Motion JPEG

Note

To ensure support for the Opus audio codec, the Motion JPEG stream is always sent over RTP.

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

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.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.

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.
  • Most web browsers don’t support H.265 decoding and because of this the camera doesn’t support it in its web interface. Instead you can use a video management system or application supporting H.265 decoding.

How do Image, Stream, and Stream profile settings relate to each other?

The Image tab contains camera settings that affect all video streams from the product. If you change something in this tab, it immediately affects all video streams and recordings.

The Stream tab contains settings for video streams. You get these settings if you request a video stream from the product and don’t specify for example resolution, or frame rate. When you change the settings in the Stream tab, it doesn’t affect ongoing streams, but it will take effect when you start a new stream.

The Stream profiles settings override the settings from the Stream tab. If you request a stream with a specific stream profile, the stream contains the settings of that profile. If you request a stream without specifying a stream profile, or request a stream profile that doesn't exist in the product, the stream contains the settings from the Stream tab.

Bitrate control

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.

  1. Target bitrate

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

Applications

With applications you can get more out of your Axis device. AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that makes it possible for third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis devices. Applications can be preinstalled on the device, available for download for free, or for a license fee. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/products/acap/application-gallery.

To find the user manuals for Axis applications, go to help.axis.com.

Note
  • We recommended running one application at a time.
  • Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other. Certain combinations of applications might require too much processing power or memory resources when run in parallel. Verify that the applications work together before deployment.
  • Avoid running applications when the built-in motion detection is active.
  • 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.

How to download and install an application
How to activate an application licence code on a device

Autotracking

With autotracking, the camera automatically zooms in on and tracks moving objects, for example a vehicle or a person. You can manually select an object to track, or set up trigger areas and let the camera detect moving objects. The application is best suited for open areas with no obscuring objects and where movement is unusual. When the camera doesn't track an object, it returns to its connected preset position.

Important
  • Autotracking is designed for areas with a limited amount of movement.
  • Autotracking does not track objects behind privacy masks.
  • If both autotracking and guard tour are enabled, guard tour takes priority over autotracking. This means autotracking stops if a guard tour starts.

Autotracking detects movement in the camera's field of view, for example a moving vehicle or person, and follows the moving object until it stops or disappears from the monitored area. In case there is much simultaneous movement, the camera selects the area with the most amount of motion. When there are no moving objects in the field of view, the camera returns to the home position.

Important
  • The autotracking feature is designed for areas where there is a limited amount of movement.
  • If both autotracking and guard tour are enabled, we recommend you to use the PTZ control queue. In the control queue, guard tour has lower priority than autotracking, which prevents the camera from stopping autotracking to maintain or start a guard tour.
  • Autotracking does not follow objects behind privacy masks or in exclude areas. You can also set maximum limits so that autotracking only triggers within a certain range in the live view.

Security

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.

Troubleshooting

Reset to factory default settings

WARNING

IR emitted from this product. Do not look at operating lamp.

Important

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 channel 1 will have the address 192.168.0.90, channel 2 will have the address 192.168.0.91 and so on.

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. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  5. Use the installation and management software tools to assign an IP address, set the password, and access the video stream.

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

  6. Refocus the product.

  1. Press and hold the control button and the restart button at the same time.

  2. Release the restart button but continue to hold down the control button for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator flashes amber.

  3. Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  4. Use the installation and management software tools to assign an IP address, set the password and access the video stream.

  5. Release the restart button and hold the control button.

  6. Keep the control button pressed until the power LED indicator turns green and the 4 status LED indicators turn amber (this may take up to 15 seconds).

  7. Keep the control button pressed until the power LED indicator turns green and the 6 status LED indicators turn amber (this may take up to 15 seconds).

  8. Release the control button. When the status LED indicators display green (which can take up to 1 minute) the process is complete and the unit has been reset.

  9. The process is now complete. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90-93.

  10. The process is now complete. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90-95.

  11. Use the installation and management software tools to assign the IP addresses, set the password and access the video stream.

Note

To reset a single channel to the original factory default settings, log in to the product’s webpage and use the provided button.

  1. Press and hold the control button and the power button for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator flashes amber. See Product overview.

  2. Release the control button but continue to hold down the power button until the status LED indicator turns green.

  3. Release the power button and assemble the product.

  4. The process is now complete. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  5. Using the installation and management software tools to assign an IP address, set the password and access the video stream.

  1. Press and hold the control button and the power button. See Product overview.

  2. Release the power button but continue to hold down the control button for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator flashes amber.

  3. Release the control button.

  4. The process is now complete. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  5. Using the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password and access the video stream.

  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 25 seconds until the status LED indicator turns amber for the second time.

  4. Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  5. Use the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the product.

  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 10 seconds until the status LED indicator turns amber for the second time.

  4. Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. The product has been reset to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90.

  5. Use the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the product.

It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default through the web interface. Go to Settings > System > MaintenancePreferences > Additional Device Configuration > System Options > MaintenanceSetup > Additional Controller Configuration > Setup > System Options > Maintenance and click Default.

Firmware options

Axis offers product firmware management according to either the active track or the long-term support (LTS) tracks. Being on the active track means continuously getting access to all the latest product features, while the LTS tracks provide a fixed platform with periodic releases focused mainly on bug fixes and security updates.

Using firmware 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. With LTS, the products can maintain cybersecurity without introducing any significant functional changes or affecting any existing integrations. For more detailed information about Axis product firmware strategy, go to axis.com/support/firmware.

Check the current firmware

Firmware is the software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem.

To check the current firmware:

  1. Go to the product’s webpage.

  2. Click the help menu .

  3. Click About.

  • Go to Overview.

Upgrade the firmware

Important

Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (provided that the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.

Important

Make sure the cover is attached during upgrade to avoid installation failure.

Important

Make sure the product remains connected to the power source throughout the upgrade process.

Note

When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the firmware. To find the latest firmware and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/firmware.

Note

Because the database of users, groups, credentials, and other data are updated after a firmware upgrade, the first start-up could take a few minutes to complete. The time required is dependent on the amount of data.

AXIS Device Manager can be used for multiple upgrades. Find out more at axis.com/products/axis-device-manager.

How to upgrade the firmware
  1. Download the firmware file to your computer, available free of charge at axis.com/support/firmware.

  2. Log in to the product as an administrator.

  3. Go to Settings > System > Maintenance. Follow the instructions on the page. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically.

  4. Go to Maintenance > Firmware upgrade. Follow the instructions on the page. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically.

  5. When the product has been restarted clear the web browser's cache.

Technical issues, clues and solutions

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

Problems upgrading the firmware

Firmware upgrade failure

If the firmware upgrade fails, the device reloads the previous firmware. The most common reason is that the wrong firmware file has been uploaded. Check that the name of the firmware file corresponds to your device and try again.

Problems after firmware upgrade

If you experience problems after a firmware upgrade, roll back to the previously installed version from the Maintenance page.

Problems setting the IP address

The device is located on a different subnet

If the IP address intended for the device and the IP address of the computer used to access the device are located on different subnets, you cannot set the IP address. Contact your network administrator to obtain an IP address.

The IP address is being used by another device

Disconnect the Axis device from the network. Run the ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the device):

  • If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32; time=10... this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on the network. Obtain a new IP address from the network administrator and reinstall the device.

  • If you receive: Request timed out, this means that the IP address is available for use with the Axis device. Check all cabling and reinstall the device.

Possible IP address conflict with another device on the same subnet

The static IP address in the Axis device is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the device.

The device cannot be accessed from a browser

Cannot log in

When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when attempting to log in. You may need to manually type http or https in the browser’s address field.

If the password for the user root is lost, the device must be reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings.

The IP address has been changed by DHCP

IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).

IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).

If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually. For instructions, go to axis.com/support.

If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually. Check the FAQ at axis.com/support.

Certificate error when using IEEE 802.1X

For authentication to work properly, the date and time settings in the Axis device must be synchronized with an NTP server. Go to Settings > System > Date and time.

The browser is not supported

See for a list of recommended browsers.

The device is accessible locally but not externally

To access the device externally, we recommend using one of the following applications for Windows®:

  • AXIS Companion: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs.

  • AXIS Camera Station: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems.

For instructions and download, go to axis.com/vms.

Problems with streaming

Multicast H.264 only accessible by local clients

Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the device need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.

No multicast H.264 displayed in the client

Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the Axis device are valid for your network.

Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing.

Poor rendering of H.264 images

Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.

Color saturation is different in H.264 and Motion JPEG

Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Go to the adapter’s documentation for more information.

Lower frame rate than expected

  • See Performance considerations.

  • Reduce the number of applications running on the client computer.

  • Limit the number of simultaneous viewers.

  • Check with the network administrator that there is enough bandwidth available.

  • Lower the image resolution.

  • Log in to the device’s webpage and set a capture mode that prioritizes frame rate. Changing the capture mode to prioritize frame rate might lower the maximum resolution depending on the device used and capture modes available.

  • The maximum frames per second is dependent on the utility frequency (60/50 Hz) of the Axis device.

Can't select H.265 encoding in live view

Web browsers do not support H.265 decoding. Use a video management system or application supporting H.265 decoding.

Problems retrieving additional video streams

‘Video Error’ displayed in AXIS Companion, or

‘Stream: Error. Something went wrong. Maybe there are too many viewers.’ in Chrome/Firefox, or

‘503 service unavailable’ error in Quick Time, or

‘Camera not available’ displayed in AXIS Camera Station, or

‘Error reading video stream’ message in browser when using the Java applet

This camera is designed to deliver up to four different streams. If a fifth unique stream is requested, the camera will not be able to provide it, and an error message is displayed. The error message depends on the way the stream is requested. The streams are used on a first come, first served basis. Examples of instances using a stream are:

  • Live viewing in a web browser or other application

  • While recording - continuous or motion triggered recording

  • An event using images on the camera, for example an event sending an e-mail with an image every hour

  • An installed and running application, such as AXIS Video Motion Detection, will always consume a video stream, whether it is used or not. A stopped application does not consume a video stream.

The camera can deliver more than four simultaneous streams provided the configuration of any additional stream is identical to any of the first four streams. Identical configuration implies exactly the same resolution, frame rate, compression, video format, rotation etc. For more information see the white paper “Max number of unique video stream configurations”, available at axis.com.

Problems with sound files

Can’t upload media clip

  • The following audio clip formats are supported:
  • au file format, encoded in µ-law and sampled with 8 or 16 kHz.

  • wav file format, encoded in PCM audio. It supports encoding as 8 or 16-bit mono or stereo and sample rate of 8 to 48 kHz.

  • mp3 file format, in mono or stereo with bitrate of 64 kbps to 320 kbps and sample rate of 8 to 48 kHz.

Media clips are played with different volumes

A sound file is recorded with a certain gain. If your audio clips have been created with different gains, they will be played with a different loudness. Make sure that you use clips that have the same gain.

Performance considerations

When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations affect the performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bitrate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this also affects the frame rate.

When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations affect the amount of needed bandwidth (the bitrate) required.

The following factors are the most important to consider:

  • High image resolution or lower compression levels result in images containing more data which in turn affects the bandwidth.

  • Rotating the image in the GUI can increase the product's CPU load.

  • Removing or attaching the cover will restart the camera.

  • Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG or unicast H.264 clients affects the bandwidth.

  • Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG or unicast H.265 clients affects the bandwidth.

  • Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression) by different clients affects both frame rate and bandwidth.

    Use identical streams wherever possible to maintain a high frame rate. Stream profiles can be used to ensure that streams are identical.

  • Accessing Motion JPEG and H.264 video streams simultaneously affects both frame rate and bandwidth.

  • Accessing Motion JPEG and H.265 video streams simultaneously affects both frame rate and bandwidth.

  • Heavy usage of event settings affects the product’s CPU load which in turn affects the frame rate.

  • Using HTTPS may reduce frame rate, in particular if streaming Motion JPEG.

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

  • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate.

  • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance.

  • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the general performance.

  • 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

Contact support at axis.com/support.

Specifications

Product overview

NOTICE

Make sure the dome is attached in operation mode, otherwise focus may be affected.

  1. Dome
  2. Control button
  3. Status LED indicator
  4. SD card slot
  5. Part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N)
  6. Mounting hole (3x)
  7. Pressure relief valve
  8. Hook for safety wire
  9. Multiconnector
  10. Inlet valve

Dome cover

  1. Dome attachment ring
  2. O-ring
  3. Dome bracket screw T20 (4x)
  4. Dome
  5. O-ring
  6. Dome ring
  7. Dome ring screw T25 (4x)

AXIS T8607 Media Converter Switch - external view

  1. Cover
  2. Network connector SFP (2x)
  3. Network connector RJ45 (2x)
  4. Camera network LED indicator
  5. Network LED indicator (4x)
  6. Power LED indicator
  7. Power connector (DC input)
  8. Grounding screw
  9. Multicable inlet
  10. I/O terminal connector

The camera housing can be filled with Nitrogen gas to prevent condensation.

The filling process is repeated three times, releasing the pressure between fillings, to make sure that all air and humidity is purged from the housing.

Note

The camera housing has an pressure relief valve that limits the filling pressure to 0.5 bar (7 psi). During normal use the pressure inside the camera housing may drop below that pressure. For full protection make sure that the pressure is above 0.2 bar (3 psi) .

  1. Set the regulator gauge on the gas cylinder to 0.5 bar (7 psi).

  2. Remove the caps from the inlet valve and the pressure relief valve.

  3. Place the chuck on the inlet valve and press down to fill the camera with nitrogen.

  4. When the pressure inside the camera housing reaches 0.5 bar (7 psi) the pressure relief valve will open. Place your hand over the pressure relief valve to verify that the gas is flowing out.

  5. Lift the pressure relief valve to let the overpressure out of the camera unit.

  6. Repeat the filling process a total of 3 times, leaving the the camera pressurized the last time.

  7. Put the caps back on the inlet valve and the pressure relief valve.

LED indicators

Note

The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.

Note

The LEDs turn off when you close the casing.

Status LEDIndication
UnlitUnlit for normal operation.
Unlit

Connection and normal operation.

Green

Connection and normal operation.

Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.

Flashes green during wireless network pairing.

Steady green for normal operation.

Steady green for normal operation.

Flashes before startup if the temperature is below -20 °C and heating is required. The product starts when it reaches operating temperature.

AmberSteady during startup and when restoring settings.
Amber Steady during startup, during reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Amber

Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade or reset to factory default.

Steady during startup. Flashes when restoring settings.

AmberSteady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade.
Amber/RedFlashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.
Amber/Red

Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.

Red

Steady for hardware error on the corresponding channel.

Green/Red

Flashes for identification purposes.

RedSlow flash for failed upgrade.
Red

Firmware upgrade failure.

RedFlashes red for firmware upgrade failure.
Network LEDIndication
Green

Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

Steady for connection to a 1 Gbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

Amber

Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

Steady for connection to a 10/100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

UnlitNo network connection.
Power LEDIndication
GreenNormal operation.
AmberFlashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
Microphone power LEDIndication
UnlitPhantom power off.
Blue

Phantom power on.

Steady when the phantom power is on and the microphone is connected.

Flashes when the phantom power is on and the microphone is disconnected.

Wireless LEDIndication
UnlitWired mode.
GreenSteady for connection to a wireless network. Flashes for network activity.
RedSteady for no wireless network connection. Flashes while scanning for wireless networks.
AmberSteady or flashing during wireless network pairing.
Note
  • The tally LED (indication LED) only indicates network transmission. If video or audio is only transmitted through HDMI or SDI the tally LED will be unlit.
Tally LEDIndication
UnlitCamera idle.
RedActive network transmission or recording.

Media converter switch LED indicators

LEDColorIndication
PowerUnlitDC power unconnected or current protection engaged (power overload)
GreenDC power connected.
Network (4x)Amber10 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.
Green100/1000 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.
Camera network (AXIS T8607 only)Green100 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.

SD card slot

CAUTION

Moving parts. Risk of injury. Keep your body parts away from the product when it’s in operation. Disconnect from power supply before installing or performing maintenance on the product.

CAUTION

Hot surface. Risk of injury. Don’t touch the product when it’s in operation. Disconnect from power supply and allow the surfaces to cool before performing maintenance on the product.

NOTICE
  • Risk of damage to SD card. Don’t use sharp tools, metal objects, or excessive force when inserting or removing the SD card. Use your fingers to insert and remove the card.
  • Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Unmount the SD card from the device’s web interface before removing it. Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running.

This device supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

This device supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards.

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.

microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.

Buttons

Control button

  • The control button is used for:
  • Enabling the Focus Assistant. Press and very quickly release the Control button.

  • Calibrating the speaker test. Press and release the control button and a test tone is played.

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

  • Ensuring the camera is level. Press the button for not more than two seconds to start the leveling assistant and press again to stop. The status LED and buzzer signal (see ) assist leveling of the camera. The camera is level when the buzzer beeps continuously.

  • Ensuring the camera is level. Press the button for not more than two seconds to start the leveling assistant and press again to stop. The buzzer signal (see Buzzer signal for leveling assistant) assist leveling of the camera. The camera is level when the buzzer beeps continuously.

  • 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 hold the button for about 3 seconds until the status LED flashes green.

Connectors

Network connector

The Axis product is available in two variants with different network connectors:

RJ45 Ethernet connector.

RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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

RJ45 with High Power over Ethernet (High PoE).

RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66) with High Power over Ethernet (High PoE).

RJ45 Ethernet service port.

D-coded M12 connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

  1. TX+
  2. RX+
  3. TX-
  4. RX-

SFP connector.

Input: RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Output: RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

NOTICE

Use the supplied midspan.

NOTICE

Due to local regulations or the environmental and electrical conditions in which the product is to be used, a shielded network cable (STP) may be appropriate or required. All cables connecting the product to the network and that are routed outdoors or in demanding electrical environments shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see .

NOTICE

The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the network shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see .

NOTICE

The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) or an optical fiber cable. All cables connecting the product to the network shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see .

NOTICE

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.

NOTICE

The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the network shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see the Installation Guide at www.axis.com.

I/O connector

Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (12 V DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to:

Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, event triggering and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC 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.
Supervised input –
Enables possibility to detect tampering on a digital input.
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.
A digital light sensor –
For receiving a value of the ambient light intensity from an external light sensor. This is used to control the device’s day and night functionality.
Note

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.

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.

4-pin terminal block

6-pin terminal block

FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
DC ground10 V DC
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
12 V DC
Max load = 25 mA
Digital Input3Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 30 V DC
Digital Output4Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g., a relay, connect a diode in parallel with the load, to protect against voltage transients.0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
DC ground10 V DC
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
12 V DC
Max load = 50 mA
Configurable (Input or Output)3–4Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 30 V DC
Digital output – Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g., a relay, connect a diode in parallel with the load, to protect against voltage transients.0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
DC ground10 V DC
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
12 V DC
Max load = 50 mA
Configurable (Input or Output)3–6Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 30 V DC
Digital output – Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g., a relay, connect a diode in parallel with the load, to protect against voltage transients.0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
Example
  1. DC ground
  2. DC output 12 V, max 25 mA
  3. Digital input
  4. Digital output
  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
  4. I/O configured as output
  5. Configurable I/O
  6. Configurable I/O

Power connector

Terminal connector for connecting AC/DC power supply.

DC connector. Use the supplied adapter.

This microUSB type B connector is for power only. We recommend using Axis microUSB power supply.

AC/DC connector. Use the supplied adapter.

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.

2-pin terminal block for AC/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.

3-pin terminal block for power input. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.

DC power input:

AC power input:

AC connector for power input. Use the supplied cable.

2-pin terminal block for DC power output.

4-pin terminal block for power input.

DC power input:

5–pin DC connector

PinFunction
1, 2+24 V
3, 4GND
5N.C.

Multiconnector

  • Terminal connector for connecting external equipment:
  • Audio equipment

  • Input/Output (I/O) devices

  • DC power supply

  • AC/DC power supply

  • Terminal connector for connecting the supplied media converter switch, which provides the following signals:
  • DC Power

  • Network (Ethernet 10/100Base-T)

  • Input/Output (I/O)

When connecting external equipment, a separately sold Axis multicable is required in order to maintain the product’s IP rating. For more information, see Multicable connectors.

When connecting external equipment, a separately sold Axis Multicable C I/O Audio Power 1 m/ 5 m or a separately sold Axis 10-pin Push-pull System Connector is required in order to maintain the product’s IP rating. For more information, see Multicable connectors and .

When connecting external equipment, the supplied multicable is required in order to maintain the product's NEMA/IP rating. For more information, see Multicable connectors.

Multicable connectors
Multicable overview
  1. Camera power connector
  2. Camera multiconnector
  3. Power connector
  4. I/O terminal connector
  5. Audio in (pink)
  6. Audio out (green)
Multicable overview
  1. Insulator (black)
  2. Insulator (red)
  3. I/O terminal block
  4. Audio in (pink)
  5. Audio out (green)
Multicable overview
  1. Camera multiconnector
  2. I/O terminal block
  3. Audio terminal block
  4. Power connector
Multicable overview
  1. Camera multiconnector
  2. Audio in (pink)
  3. Audio out (green)
  4. Power connector, 3-pin
  5. I/O terminal block, 6-pin
Multicable overview
  1. Power wire (red)
  2. Digital I/O wire (blue)
  3. Ethernet wire (green/white)
  4. Ethernet wire (green)
  5. Ethernet wire (orange/white)
  6. Ethernet wire (orange)
  7. Digital I/O wire (yellow)
  8. Ground wire (black)
  9. Power wire (red)
  10. Ethernet wire foil shield (2x)
  11. Braided shield coil
FunctionWireConnect toSpecifications
Configurable (Input or Output)2 – blue
7 – yellow
Digital input – I/O terminal connector0 to max 30 V DC
Digital output – I/O terminal connector0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
RX+3 – green/whiteEthernet – receiving
RX-4 – greenEthernet – receiving
TX+5 – orange/whiteEthernet – transmitting
TX-6 – orangeEthernet – transmitting
0 V DC (-)8 – black0 V DC
DC output (24 V)1, 9 – redPower connector24 V DC

The multicable provides the following connectors:

Power connector –
3-pin terminal block used for power input. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.

DC power input

AC power input

Power connector –
Connector for AC and DC power for connection to the not included AXIS T8051 Power Converter AC/DC to DC wires.
WiresSpecifications
Red+ DC or AC
Black– DC or AC
Power connector –
2-pin terminal block used for power input. The polarity of the cables does not matter. 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.

Audio in (pink) –
3.5 mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from a stereo signal).
Audio out (green) –
3.5 mm output for audio (line level) that can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A stereo connector must be used for the audio out.
Audio connector –
4–pin terminal block used for audio in and audio line out. This can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier.

FunctionPinNotes
Audio In1Balanced or unbalanced input for a mono microphone or line signal
Audio Line Out3Can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier
GND2, 4Ground
I/O terminal connector –
Use with external devices in combination with, for example, tampering alarms, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to:
  • Digital output — For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface or from the product’s webpage.

  • Digital input — For connecting external devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR detectors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors.

FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
0 V DC (-)10 V DC
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
12 V DC
Max load =50 mA
Configurable (Input or Output)3–4Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 30 V DC
Digital output – Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g. a relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients.0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
0 V DC (-)1
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
3.3 V DC
Max load = 250 mA
Configurable (Input or Output)3–6Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 40 V DC
Digital output – Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g. a relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients.0 to max 40 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
FunctionPinNotesSpecifications
0 V DC (-)10 V DC
DC output2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
12 V DC
Max load =50 mA
Configurable (Input or Output)3–6Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.0 to max 30 V DC
Digital output – Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g. a relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients.0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA
  1. 0 V DC (-)
  2. DC output 12 V, max 50 mA
  3. I/O configured as input
  4. I/O configured as output
  1. 0 V DC (-)
  2. DC output 3.3 V, max 250 mA
  3. I/O configured as input
  4. I/O configured as output