AXIS M1124-E Network Camera

About this manual

This user manual describes several products. This means you may find instructions that aren’t applicable to your product.

Product overview

  1. Top cover
  2. Front window
  3. Network camera
  4. Holder screw (2x)
  5. Drill-outs for extra cables holes
  6. Cable gasket
  7. Desiccant bag
  8. Safety wire
  1. Zoom puller
  2. Focus ring
  3. Power connector
  4. Control button
  5. Network connector
  6. Power LED
  7. Status LED
  8. Network LED
  9. microSD card slot
  10. Iris connector
  11. I/O connector
  12. ¼″ Screw mount

Installation

Installation video for the product.

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

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.

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

Access the device

  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.

  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. The live view page opens in your browser.

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. 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

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.

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.

Additional settings

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

Need more help?

You can access the built-in help from the device’s webpage. The help provides more detailed information on the device’s features and their settings.

Image quality

Level the camera

  1. To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera.
  2. Go to Settings > System > Orientation and click .

  3. Adjust the camera mechanically until the position of the reference area or the object is aligned with the leveling guide.

Select exposure mode

There are different exposure mode options in the camera that adjusts aperture, shutter speed, and gain to improve image quality for specific surveillance scenes. Go to Settings > Image > Exposure and select between the following exposure modes:

    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.

    Reduce noise in low-light conditions

    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.

    • 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.

    • Open the aperture.

    Reduce motion blur in low-light conditions

    • To reduce motion blur in low-light conditions, adjust one or more of the following settings in Settings > Image > Exposure:
    • Move the Blur-noise trade-off slider toward Low motion blur.

    • Note

      When you increase the gain, image noise also increases.

    • Set Max shutter to a shorter time, and Max gain to a higher value.

    • If you still have problems with motion blur:
    • Increase the light level in the scene.

    • Mount the camera so that objects move toward it or away from it rather than sideways.

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

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

    Monitor long and narrow areas

    Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel.

    1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°.

    2. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, log in to the webpage and go to Settings > System > Orientation.

    3. Click .

    4. Rotate the view 90° or 270°.

    Find out more at axis.com/axis-corridor-format.

    Verify the pixel resolution

    To verify that a defined part of the image contains enough pixels to, for example, recognize the face of a person, 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 faces 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.

    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.

    View area

    A view area is a cropped part of the full view. You can stream and store view areas instead of the full view to minimize bandwidth and storage needs. If you enable PTZ for a view area, you can pan, tilt and zoom within it. By using view areas you can remove parts of the full view, for example, the sky.

    When you set up a view area, we recommend you to set the video stream resolution to the same size as or smaller than the view area size. If you set the video stream resolution larger than the view area size it implies digitally scaled up video after sensor capture, which requires more bandwidth without adding image information.

    Privacy masks

    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.

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

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

    Important

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

    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

    Overlays

    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.

    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.

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

    6. Enter #D in the text field.

    7. Choose text size and appearance.

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

    10. Type a name for the rule.

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

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

    13. Select Camera 1.

    14. Type “Motion detected”.

    15. Set the duration.

    16. Click Save.

    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.

    See above the horizon

    In some cases, you might want to look above the default upper tilt limit to see above the horizon.

    1. Go to Settings > PTZ > Limits

    2. Set the upper limit to the maximum value and click Save.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

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

      • Increase the compression.

      • Turn on dynamic FPS.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Events

    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.

    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 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 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 rule, you have to restart the rule for the changes to take effect.

    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 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.

    Record video when a PIR detector senses motion

    This example explains how to connect an Axis PIR detector to the camera, and set up the camera to start recording when the detector senses motion.

    • Required hardware
    • 3-wire cable (ground, power, I/O)

    • Axis PIR detector

    NOTICE

    Disconnect the camera from power before connecting the wires. Reconnect to power after all connections are done.

    1. Connect the wires to the camera’s I/O connector
    2. Note

      For information on the I/O connector, see Connectors.

    3. Connect the ground wire to pin 1 (GND/-).

    4. Connect the power wire to pin 2 (12V DC output).

    5. Connect the I/O wire to pin 3 (I/O input).

    1. Connect the wires to the PIR detector’s I/O connector
    2. Connect the other end of the ground wire to pin 1 (GND/-).

    3. Connect the other end of the power wire to pin 2 (DC input/+).

    4. Connect the other end of the I/O wire to pin 3 (I/O output).

    1. Configure the I/O port in the camera’s webpage
    2. Go to Settings > System > I/O ports.

    3. Give the input module a descriptive name.

    4. To make the PIR detector send a signal to the camera when it senses motion, select Closed circuit in the drop-down list.

    To trigger the camera to start recording when it receives a signal from the PIR detector, you need to create a rule in the camera’s webpage.

    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 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.

    Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens

    How to send an email notification if someone spray paint the lens
    1. Go to Settings > System > Detectors.

    2. Turn on Trigger on dark images. This will trigger an alarm if the lens is sprayed, covered, or rendered severely out of focus.

    3. Set a duration for Trigger after. The value indicates the time that must pass before an email is sent.

    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 Tampering.

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

    6. Select a recipient from the list or go to Recipients to create a new recipient.

      To create a new recipient, click . To copy an existing recipient, click .

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

    8. Click Save.

    Applications

    Applications

    AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications.

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

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

    Troubleshooting

    Reset to factory default settings

    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.

    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.

    It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default through the web interface. Go to Settings > System > 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.

    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 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.

    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.

    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 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).

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

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

    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.

    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 will increase the product's CPU load.

    • Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG or unicast H.264 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.

    • 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.

    Specifications

    LED indicators

    Note

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

    Status LEDIndication
    Green

    Steady green for normal operation.

    Amber

    Steady during startup. Flashes when restoring settings.

    Network LEDIndication
    Green

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

    Amber

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

    UnlitNo network connection.
    Power LEDIndication
    GreenNormal operation.
    AmberFlashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.

    SD card slot

    NOTICE
    • Risk of damage to SD card. Do not 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. Do not remove the SD card while the product is running. Unmount the SD card from the product’s webpage before removal.

    This product 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.

    Buttons

    Control button

    Connectors

    Network connector

    RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).

    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 (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, trough an event or from the product’s webpage.

    4-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 DCMax 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
    Example
    1. DC ground
    2. DC output 12 V, max 25 mA
    3. Digital input
    4. Digital output

    Power connector

    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.