AXIS F41 Main Unit User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS F41 main unit, and is applicable to firmware 5.55 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis website, as required.
서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. 적절히 접지된 STP (shielded twisted pair) 케이 블을 사용하여 제품을 연결 하십시오. Safety This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. If its connecting cables are routed outdoors, the product shall be grounded either through a shielded network cable (STP) or other appropriate method.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Table of Contents Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shorten Sensor Unit Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS F41 Main Unit Hardware Overview Hardware Overview Connectors and Buttons For technical specifications, see page 56. Network Connector RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE). NOTICE TICE NO 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.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Hardware Overview NOTICE TICE NO To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. To unmount, go to Setup > System Options > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount. Note For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com Control Button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 50. • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 43.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Hardware Overview 4 Not used 5 White/blue 6 Blue 5. Insert the wires all the way into a shielded 6P6C RJ12 connector. NOTICE TICE NO Make sure that the wires stay in the correct order and that the cable shield makes good contact with the connector shield. 6. Use a crimping tool to fasten the connector to the cable.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Access the Product Access the Product To install the Axis product, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the product. The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications on page 56. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Access the Product To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 39. The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Access the Product Select a stream profile for the Live View page from the Stream Profile drop-down list. For information about how to configure stream profiles, see page 18. Click Pulse to activate the product’s output port for a defined period of time. For information about how to enable and configure output buttons, see page 26. Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually activate and inactive the product’s output port.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Access the Product The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream. The Stop button stops the media stream. The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image. The location where the image is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel. Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several audio and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, audio streams and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 H.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Media Streams The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video and audio settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s Manual for more information. The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from: • Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu) • Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Media Streams Note • = IP addess • The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later. • QuickTime may add latency to the video stream. • It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Set Up the Product Set Up the Product The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s Setup pages, click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. • Operators have access to all settings except System Options See also the online help . Basic Setup Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product: 1. Users.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio Video and Audio The video and audio settings can be used to optimize video and audio quality. You can configure the following: • Video stream settings. See page 16. • Stream profiles. See page 18. • Camera settings. See page 18. • Overlay image. See page 20. • Privacy mask. See page 22. • Audio settings. See page 22. • Audio clips. See page 23. Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 16.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio • Resolution. Select the default resolution. • Compression. The compression level affects the image quality, bandwidth and file size of saved images; the lower the compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements and larger file sizes. • Mirror image. If required, the image can be mirrored. • Rotate image. If required, the image can be rotated. • Maximum frame rate.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio size optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the maximum frame size should be set to an optimal value. Stream Profiles A stream profile is a set of predefined stream settings including resolution, compression, frame rate and overlay settings. Stream profiles can be used: • When setting up recording using action rules. See Events on page 32. • When setting up continuous recording.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio - Settings in uploaded applications Image Appearance Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation. The value 0 gives a black and white image. The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image. Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light conditions.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio Shutter speed is related to the amount of time the shutter is opened and is measured in seconds (s). A slow shutter speed allows more light to reach the sensor and can help produce a brighter image in low light situations. On the other hand, a slow shutter speed can cause moving objects to appear blurry. Set Shutter to • Auto to set the shutter speed automatically. If required, use Max shutter to limit the shutter speed to prevent the frame rate from being reduced.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio Overlay Image An overlay image is a static image superimposed over the video stream. The image, for example a company logo, is used to provide extra information or to mask a part of the image. For more information about privacy masks, see Privacy Mask on page 22. To use an overlay image, the image must first be uploaded to the Axis product. The uploaded image should be a Windows 24-bit BMP image with maximum 250 colors.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio Create the action rule: 1. Go to Events > Action Rules 2. Click Add to create a new rule. 3. Select a Trigger and, optionally, a Schedule and Additional conditions. See the online help for details. 4. From the Actions list, select Overlay Text 5. Enter the text to display in the Text field. This is the text that #D will be replaced by. 6. Specify the Duration. The text can be displayed while the rule is active or for a fixed number of seconds.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio Audio Input An external microphone or a line source can be connected to the Audio-in connector. Configure the audio input settings under Video & Audio > Audio Settings. Select Microphone to use an external microphone or Line to use a Line in device, e.g. an audio mixer for multiple microphones or a microphone with a built-in amplifier, as audio source. The Microphone power option provides DC power for an external microphone.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Video and Audio To configure the Axis product to play audio clips when an event occurs, an action rule must be set up. For more information, see Events on page 32. Note Audio clips cannot be used if the product’s audio functionality is enabled. The audio functionality is enabled on the Audio tab under Video & Audio > Video Stream.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Configure the Live View Page Configure the Live View Page You can customize the Live View page and alter it to suit your requirements. It is possible to define the following features of the Live View page. • Stream Profile. See page 18. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 25. • Viewer Settings. See page 25. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 9 . • User Defined Links. See page 26. • Output Buttons. See page 26.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Configure the Live View Page User Defined Links To display user-defined links in the Live View page, select the Show custom link option, give the link a name and then enter the URL to link to. When defining a web link do not remove the 'http://' from the URL address. Custom links can be used to run scripts or activate external devices connected to the product, or they can link to a web page. Custom links defined as cgi links will run the script in the background, in a hidden frame.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Detectors Detectors Camera Tampering Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up. To configure tampering: 1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering. 2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated. Increase time to prevent false alarms for known conditions that affect the image. 3.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Detectors Note • Using the motion detection feature may decrease the product’s overall performance. • The position of the Motion Detection Window is relative to the orientation of the Camera. Changing the orientation of the camera will also change the position of the Motion Detection Window. Set Up Motion Detection Windows To set up a motion detection Include Window, follow these instructions: 1. Go to Detectors > Motion Detection. 2.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Detectors Note • To trigger on small objects or movements, use several small motion detection windows rather than one large window and select a low object size. • To avoid triggering on small objects, select a high object size. • While monitoring an area where moving objects are not expected, select a high history level. This will cause motion detection to trigger as long as the object is present in the window. • To only detect flashing light, select a low sensitivity.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Applications Applications Third party applications can be uploaded to and installed on the Axis product. Applications add functionality to the product, for example video analytics and intelligent video capabilities such as recognition, tracking, detection and counting. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applications Note • It is recommended to run one application at a time.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Applications If the Axis product is reset to factory default, installed applications and their settings are removed. For information about factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Events Events The Event pages allow you to configure the Axis product to perform actions when different events occur. For example, the product can start a recording or send an email notification when motion is detected. The set of conditions that defines how and when the action is triggered is called an action rule. Set Up Action Rules An action rule defines the conditions that must be met for the product to perform an action, for example record video or send an email notification.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Events • - Audio Detection – Trigger the rule when audio is detected. See Audio Detection on page 29. - Live Stream Accessed – Trigger the rule when any stream is accessed and during edge storage playback. This can for example be used to send notifications. - Motion Detection – Trigger the rule when motion is detected. See Motion Detection on page 27. - Tampering – Trigger the rule when tampering is detected. See Camera Tampering on page 27.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Events • Send Notifications – Send a notification message to a recipient. • Send SNMP Trap – Send an SNMP trap message to the operator. Make sure that SNMP is enabled and configured under System Options > Network > SNMP. • Send Video Clip – Send a video clip to a recipient. • Status LED – Flash the LED indicator. This can for example be used to validate triggers such as motion detection during product installation and configuration.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Events Create Schedules Schedules can be used as action rule triggers or as additional conditions, for example to record video if motion is detected outside office hours. Use one of the predefined schedules or create a new schedule as described below. To create a new schedule: 1. Go to Events > Schedules and click Add. 2. Enter a descriptive name and the information needed for a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly schedule. 3. Click OK.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Recordings Recordings The Axis product can be configured to record video continuously or according to an action rule: • To start a continuous recording, see page 36. • To set up action rules, see page 32. • To access recordings, see Recording List on page 36. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 47. Recording List Recorded videos are listed on the Recordings > List page.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Recordings 5. Click Save to save and start the recording.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Languages Languages Multiple languages can be installed in the Axis product. All web pages including the online help will be displayed in the selected language. To switch languages, go to Setup > Languages and first upload the new language file. Browse and locate the file and click the Upload Language button. Select the new language from the list and click Save.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator can set up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options 3. Optionally, click Ciphers and select the encryption algorithms to use for SSL. 4. Set the HTTPS Connection Policy for the different user groups. 5. Click Save to enable the settings. To access the Axis product via the desired protocol, enter https:// or http:// in the address field in a browser. The HTTPS port can be changed on the System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced page. IEEE 802.1X IEEE 802.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options 1. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certificates. 2. Click Create self-signed certificate and provide the requested information. To create and install a CA-signed certificate: 1. Create a self-signed certificate as described above. 2. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certificates. 3. Click Create certificate signing request and provide the requested information. 4. Copy the PEM-formatted request and send to the CA of your choice. 5.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Network Basic TCP/IP Settings The Axis product supports IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions can be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. IPv4 Address Configuration By default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options ping -l 408 -t Windows example (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator) arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00 ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125 4. Check that the network cable is connected and then restart the product by disconnecting and reconnecting power. 5. Close the command prompt when the product responds with Reply from 192.168.0.125:... or similar. 6. Open a browser and type http:// in the Location/Address field.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Domain name - Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the Axis product. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons. The host name is always the first part of a fully qualified domain name, for example, myserver is the host name in the fully qualified domain name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the domain name. Primary/Secondary DNS server - Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Note • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the router. The router must also support UPnPTM. • The router has many different names: “NAT router”, “Network router”, “Internet Gateway”, ”Broadband router”, “Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same. Enable/Disable - When enabled, the Axis product attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnPTM.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. An SNMP community is the group of devices and management station running SNMP. Community names are used to identify groups. AXIS Video MIB (Management Information Base) for video hardware can be used to monitor Axis-specific, hardware-related issues that may need administrative attention. For more information about AXIS Video MIB and to download MIB files, go to www.axis.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Bonjour The Axis product includes support for Bonjour. Bonjour is enabled by default and the product is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Bonjour can be disabled under System Options > Network > Bonjour. Storage SD Card NOTICE TICE NO To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should always be unmounted before it is ejected. The Axis product supports SD cards with up to 64 GB of storage.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Important If autoformat is enabled, only use new or empty SD cards. Any data stored on the card will be lost when the card is inserted into the Axis product. An SD card inserted into the product can be manually formatted to one of the supported file systems. To manually format the SD card, follow these steps: 1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot. 2. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage. 3. Click SD Card. 4.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Maintenance The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance. Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the current settings. Note A restart clears all entries in the Server Report. Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values.
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options Parameter List - Shows the product's parameters and their current settings. This may prove useful when troubleshooting or when contacting Axis Support. Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing media streams. Crash Report - Generates an archive with debugging information. The report takes several minutes to generate. The log levels for the System Log and the Access Log are set under System Options > Support > Logs & Reports > Configuration .
AXIS F41 Main Unit System Options 5. Using the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the video stream. It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default via the web interface. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the Firmware Firmware is 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. The current firmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Troubleshooting 5. Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide. If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the product. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Troubleshooting Problems with streaming H.264 Problems with AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer only) To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer. No H.264 displayed in the client Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC Control Panel (streaming tab). See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 12.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Troubleshooting No audio Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the computer. Ensure that mute is not selected and that the volume settings are correct. Check that Enable audio support is selected under Setup > System Options > Security > Audio Support. Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Video & Audio > Audio Settings. Poor audio quality Stuttering Reduce the number of listeners and viewers. Decrease image resolution and compression.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Camera Model Main unit: AXIS F41: 1 channel, HDTV 1080p, WDR - Forensic Capture Sensor Units with option of 3 or 12 m cable (10 ft or 39 ft): AXIS F1005-E: Standard 2.8, IP66-rated AXIS F1015: Varifocal 3-6 mm Image sensor 1/2.8” (effective) progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens AXIS F1005-E: Standard 2.8 mm: F2.0 AXIS F1015: Varifocal 3-6 mm: F2.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Network Security Password protection, IP address filtering, IEEE 802.1X* network access control, HTTPS* encryption, digest authentication, user access log, centralized certificate management. *This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Edge storage One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting memory card up to 64 GB (card not included) Support for recording to dedicated network-attached storage (NAS) Operating conditions AXIS F41: -30°C to +60°C (-22°F - 140°F) AXIS F1005-E/F1025: -30°C to +55°C (-22°F - 131°F) AXIS F1005-E: Humidity 10% to 100% RH (condensing) AXIS F1025, AXIS F41: 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing) Storage conditions -40° to +65° C (- 40 °F to 149 °
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications Connectors I/O Connector 6-pin configurable terminal block for: • • • • Auxiliary power (DC output) Digital Input Digital Output 0 V DC (-) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Function Pin 0 V DC (-) 1 Notes DC output 2 Can 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) 3–6 Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications Power Connector 2-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 Audio Connector 3.
AXIS F41 Main Unit Technical Specifications • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected.
User Manual AXIS F41 Main Unit © Axis Communications AB, 2014 Ver. M1.12 Date: July 2014 Part No.
