AXIS M1143–L - User Manual User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS M1143–L Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.60 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.
Safety Photobiological Safety This product fulfills the requirements for photobiological safety according to IEC/EN 62471 (risk group 1). Battery The Axis product uses a 3.0 V BR/CR2032 lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of five years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Table of Contents Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . .
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Table of Contents Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 59 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Lid Focus puller Zoom puller microSD card slot I/O connector Network connector (PoE) Network LED Status LED Power LED Control button 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).
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Hardware Overview • Digital input – An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices). SD Card Slot A microSD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For more information, see Technical Specifications on page 56.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual Access the Product The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 50. To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the dialog. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps: 1. Click Use HTTPS.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Access the Product 1. Go to Setup > Events. 2. Click Add to add a new action rule. 3. From the Trigger drop-down list, select Input Signal. 4. From the second drop-down list, select Manual Trigger. 5. Select the desired action and configure the other settings as required. For more information about action rules, see Events on page 31. To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page: 1. Go to Setup > Live View Config. 2.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Access the Product Click the Ctrl panel button to open the PTZ control panel which provides additional PTZ controls. User-defined buttons can also appear in the Control panel. See Controls on page 24. Select a PTZ preset position to steer the camera view to the saved position. See Preset Positions on page 24. Pan and Tilt bars – Use the arrows to pan and tilt the camera view, or click on a position on the bar to steer the camera view to that position.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several 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, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 H.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Media Streams The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 .
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 16. • Stream profiles. See page 17. • Camera settings. See page 18. • View area. See page 19. • Overlay image. See page 19. • Privacy mask. See page 21. Video Stream You can define the following video stream settings from Video > Video Stream: • Image. See page 16. • H.264. See page 17.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product H.264 H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, is a video compression standard that provides high quality video streams at low bit rates. An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image whereas P-frames only contain the differences from previous frames. The H.264 stream settings can be configured from the Video > Video Stream page. Select the H.264 tab.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product Camera Settings The Video > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product. 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product Built-in IR Illuminations LEDs WARNING Risk of eye injury. Do not look directly into the IR LED at short distance. Since the light provided from the IR LED is outside of the visible range, it is not possible to see if it is active. Use the camera to check if the IR illumination is active. The IR illumination can be activated or de-activated, and its intensity can be increased or decreased by moving the slider, from the product’s Live View page.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product 2. To include an overlay image, select Include overlay image at the coordinates. The overlay image must first be uploaded to the Axis product, see Overlay Image. 3. To include date and time, select Include date and Include time. 4. To include a text string, select Include text and enter the text in the field. Modifiers can be used, see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help . 5. Define text overlay characteristics in the relevant fields. 6.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Set Up the Product Use Overlay Text in an Action Rule Action rules, see page 31, can display an overlay text when the rule is triggered. The text can be used to provide information for forensic video analysis, notify surveillance operators or validate triggers and actions during product installation and configuration. To display overlay text when an action rule is triggered, the modifier #D should be used as described below.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 17. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 22. • Viewer Settings. See page 22. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 9 . • User Defined Links. See page 23. • Output Buttons. See page 23.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Configure the Live View Page • Select Use PTZ joystick mode as default to enable joystick mode. The mode can be changed temporarily from the PTZ control panel. • Select Enable recording button to enable recording from the Live View page. This button is available when using the AMC viewer. The recordings are saved to the location specified in the AMC Control Panel. See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 12.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) The PTZ menu is available if digital PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) is enabled in the selected view area. For more information on view areas, see View Area on page 19. Preset Positions A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific position.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Control Queue The administrator can set up a queue for PTZ controllers from PTZ > Control Queue. Once set up, the PTZ Control Queue buttons appear in the Live View page offering one viewer exclusive control for a limited period of time. Other users will be placed in queue. A user who belongs to a group (see Users on page 39) with a higher PTZ priority can go before other users in the queue and take control of the product. The order of priority is as follows: 1.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Events • • • • • • - Day/Night Mode – Trigger the rule when the product switches between day mode (IR cut filter on) and night mode (IR cut filter off). This can for example be used to control an external infrared (IR) light connected to an output port. - 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Events Actions Available actions include: • IR Illumination – Activate or deactivate IR light. • Day/Night Vision Mode – Set day mode (IR cut filter on) or night mode (IR cut filter off). • Output Port – Activate an I/O port to control an external device. • Overlay Text – Display an overlay text. See Use Overlay Text in an Action Rule on page 21. • PTZ Control - Preset Position – Go to a preset position. - Guard Tour – Start a guard tour. See Guard Tour on page 24.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Events FTP Send Images Send Video Clip HTTP Send Images Send Notification Send Video Clip HTTPS Encrypted file transfer using HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). Send Images Send Notification Specify login information for the HTTPS server and validate the server’s certificate. If there is a proxy between the Axis product and the HTTPS server, also specify the proxy settings.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Events 2. Enter a descriptive name and the information needed for a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly schedule. 3. Click OK. To use the schedule in an action rule, select the schedule from the Schedule drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page. Set Up Recurrences Recurrences are used to trigger action rules repeatedly, for example every 5 minutes or every hour. To set up a recurrence: 1. Go to Events > Recurrences and click Add. 2.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 37. • To set up action rules, see page 31. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 47. Find Recordings Recordings stored on the SD card or network share can be accessed from the Recordings > List page.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Recordings 3. Select the recording and click Play. The recording will be played in a new browser window. Export Video Clip Recordings on the SD card or network share can be exported as video clips. It is possible to export a complete recording or a part of a recording. Note The exported recording is a Matroska video file (.mkv). To play the recording in Windows Media Player, AXIS Matroska File Splitter must be installed. AXIS Matroska File Splitter can be downloaded from www.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual System Options 2. Select an HTTPS certificate from the list of installed certificates. 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options To install a self-signed certificate: 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options 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. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options 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. For other methods of assigning the IP address, see the Installation and Management Software CD or the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options NTP Configuration NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize the clock times of devices in a network. The NTP settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. Select Obtain NTP server address via DHCP to use the NTP settings provided by the DHCP server. To make manual settings, select Use the following NTP server address and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP address for the router in the field. If no router is specified, the product automatically searches for NAT routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router is selected. Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter a port in the range 1024–65535.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options Traps are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status changes. Check Enable traps and enter the IP address where the trap message should be sent and the Trap community that should receive the message. Note If HTTPS is enabled, SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c should be disabled. Traps for SNMP v1/v2 are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status changes.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options Storage SD Card NOTICE TICE NO To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should always be unmounted before it is ejected. Note For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com The Axis product supports microSD cards with up to 64 GB of storage. For best recording performance, use ultra-high speed microSD cards (microSDHC UHS-I or microSDXC UHS-I).
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options 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. Click Format and select the desired file system. 5. Click OK to start formatting the card. Network Share Network share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated for recordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options Note A restart clears all entries in the Server Report. Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected: • the boot protocol (DHCP or static) • the static IP address • the default router • the subnet mask • the system time • the IEEE 802.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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. Advanced Scripting Scripting allows experienced users to customize and use their own scripts.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual System Options 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. 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.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual 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 M1143–L - User Manual Troubleshooting Storage and disk management problems Storage disruption A storage disruption alarm is sent if a storage device is unavailable, removed, full, locked or if other read or write problems occur. To identify the source of the problem, check the System Log under System Options > Support > Logs & Reports. Depending on the problem, it might be necessary to re-mount the storage device. For information on how to set up a storage disruption alarm, see Events on page 31.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Camera Models AXIS M1143-L Image sensor 1/4’’ progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens Varifocal, DC-iris, manual focus and zoom 6mm: 2.5-6 mm, F1.4, Horizontal angle of view*: 72°-34° Vertical angle of view: 54°-24° Diagonal angle of view: 88° -40° *SVGA Resolution Minimum illumination 0.6 lux, F1.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Technical Specifications Function/group General Item Specifications Events actions File upload via FTP, HTTP and email, Notification via email, HTTP and TCP; pre- and post-alarm video buffering, Activation of IR illumination, External output activation, video recording to local storage Video buffer 25 MB pre- and post alarm Video access from web browser Camera live view Video recording to file (ASF) Customizable HTML pages Windows Vista, XP, Windows 7, Server 2003 and Se
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Warranty Axis 1-year warranty and AXIS Extended Warranty option, see www.axis.com/warranty Connectors I/O Connector 4-pin terminal block for: • • • • Auxiliary power (DC output) Digital Input Digital Output 0 V DC (-) 1 2 3 4 Function Pin Notes 0 V DC (-) 1 DC output 2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. 3.
AXIS M1143–L - User Manual Technical Specifications Performance Considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
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