AXIS 225FD
Fixed Dome Network Camera
User’s Manual
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AXIS 225FD - Table of Contents
Contents
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Access From a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Root Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Focus/Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessing the camera from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Video Stream Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to stream MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The AXIS Media Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other methods of accessing the video stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other MPEG-4 clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Accessing the setup tools from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overlay/Mask Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
HTML Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
External Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Event Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Event Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Camera Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Security - Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Security - 802.1x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network - SOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Network - QoS (Quality of Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network - SMTP (email) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network - SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network - UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network - RTP (Multicast)/MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network - Bonjour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ports & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
I/O Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LED indicators: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
General performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Optimizing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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AXIS 225FD - Product Features
Product Features
The AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera is a high-performance camera for professional surveillance and
remote monitoring. Its discreet, vandal-resistant and outdoor-proof design provides maximum protection at
harsh environmental conditions. The built-in heater and fan protect against low temperatures and help prevent
the glass from misting over. Supported by the industry’s largest base of video management software, the AXIS
225FD provides the perfect solution for securing prisons, schools, car park buildings, railway stations and other
facilities over the local area network or across the Internet.
The compact and cost-efficient design enables easy and flexible installation with tamper-proof mounting on
wall or ceiling. It allows for versatile adjustment by panning, tilting and rotating the varifocal lens to any
camera angle desired.
The built-in Power over Ethernet support enables power to the camera to be delivered via the network,
eliminating the need for a power outlet and reducing installation costs. In addition, the consolidation of power
gives higher reliability if connected to a central Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The AXIS 225FD also
offers a comprehensive set of network security features such as multi-level password protection, IP address
filtering, HTTPS encryption, network authentication, and access log.
The AXIS 225FD features an automatically removable infrared cut filter, which enables color video in high and
low light conditions as well as IR sensitive black/white video at night. Thanks to the high-quality lens,
progressive scan CCD sensor, and advanced image processing, this camera delivers crisp, clear images even of
objects moving at high speed in the dark.
Key Features
• Vandal-resistant, outdoor-proof design for maximum protection
• Superior image quality with progressive scan and Day/Night function
• Power over Ethernet for reduced cabling and consolidated power
• Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 for optimized quality and bandwidth
• Up to 30 frames per second in VGA 640x480 resolution
• Advanced alarm management with Video Motion Detection and Camera Tampering
• Advanced security features
Overview
Tamper-proof
The serial number is required during
the installation. Please make a note of
screws
the serial number and retain for future
reference.
Dome casing
Conduit hole
(side)
Control
button
Power connector block
Unit casing
Conduit hole
(bottom)
1
I/O terminal
block
Network
7
connector
(see table 1)
LED
indicators
Conduit hole
and plug
1
4
2 3
Serial number (S/N)
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I/O terminal connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one solid state relay
output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. For more information, see Unit Connectors, on page 35.
Network connector - The AXIS 225FD connects to the network via a standard network cable, and automatically
detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to
power the AXIS 225FD via PoE (Power over Ethernet). The camera also negotiates the correct power level when
using PoE.
Serial Number - This number is used during installation.
Control Button - This button is used during the installation using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service (see
the Installation Guide) or to restore the factory default settings, as described in Advanced, on page 33.
LED Indicators
After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored Network, Status, Heater, and Power LED
indicators flash as follows:
Green
Amber
Red
Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Flashes rapid red, together with the Status indicator, for hardware error.
No connection.
Network
Heater
Unlit
Green
Shows steady green if the connected power supply can deliver the correct voltage for
Red
Shows steady red if the connected power supply cannot deliver the correct voltage (i.e.,
the voltage is either too high or too low).
Green
Shows steady green for normal operation. Can be configured to flash green at intervals
whenever the camera is accessed. See the online help for more information.
Amber
Red
Shows steady amber during reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Status
Power
Rapid flash, together with the Network indicator, for hardware error.
Unlit
When configured for “no flash” on camera access.
Normal operation.
Green
Amber
Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
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AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera
Accessing the Camera
Follow the instructions in the AXIS 225FD Installation Guide to install the camera.
The camera can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is
Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other operating systems. See also the Technical
Note: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow the AXIS Media Control (AMC) to be
installed on your computer. The first time an MPEG-4 video stream is accessed AMC also installs an MPEG-4 decoder for viewing the
video streams. As a license is required for each instance of the decoder, the product administrator may have disabled the installation.
See page 20 for more information. If your workstation restricts the use of additional software components, the camera can be config-
ured to use a Java applet for updating JPEG images. See the online help for more information.
Access From a Browser
1. Start a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla)
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the camera in the
Location/Address field of your browser.
name and password, as set by the administrator.
4. The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
Note: The layout of the live view page in the camera may have been customized to meet specific requirements. Consequently, some of the
examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.
Setting the Root Password
1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘Configure
Root Password’ dialog will be displayed on the screen.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling.
Click OK.
3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog will appear. Enter the User name: root
Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted or altered.
4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be
reset to the factory default settings. See page 33.
5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights on
the computer to do this.
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AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera
Setting the Focus/Zoom
To focus the AXIS 225FD, follow the instructions below.
1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus adjustment page.
2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled and click Save.
Focus puller
3. Loosen the zoom puller on the lens by turning it
Zoom puller
anti-clockwise. Adjust the zoom setting as required.
Re-tighten the zoom puller.
4. Loosen the focus puller on the lens. Adjust the focus as
required. Re-tighten the focus puller.
5. From the Focus adjustment page, set the DC-Iris to Enabled
and click Save.
Notes:
• The DC-Iris should always be disabled while focusing the camera. This
opens the iris to its maximum, which gives the smallest depth of field and thus the best conditions for correct
focusing. When the focus is set with this method it will then be maintained in any light conditions.
• Due to the dome’s refraction, the image might appear slightly out of focus once the dome has been placed. To
compensate, focus on an object slightly closer than the intended area.
Accessing the camera from the Internet
Once installed, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must
configure your router/firewall to allow incoming data traffic. For security reasons this is usually done on a specific
port. Please refer to the documentation for your router/firewall for further instructions.
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AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera
The Live View Page
Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may
not be visible.
The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View
page to be temporarily changed.
The Output buttons, Pulse and Active/Inactive below, control the output directly from
the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config >
Layout.
Pulse - click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time, e.g.
to switch on a light for 20 seconds.
Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected
device, e.g. switch a light on/off.
These buttons start and stop the Sequence Mode. This mode is created in
Setup > Live View Config > Sequence mode, and automatically displays the
view from 2 or more video sources at set intervals.
From the Source list, select the desired external video source. Note
that Sequence Mode must be stopped before selecting a source from
this list.
The Trigger buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page.
These are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.
The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the image currently being displayed.
Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format on your computer.
This button is intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available.
The AMC (AXIS Media Control) viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet
Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:
Play/Stop button - starts and stops the live video stream.
The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being
displayed. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots
can be configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control
Panel (Internet Explorer only).
The record button is used to record the current (MPEG-4) video stream. The
location where the image file is saved can be specified using the AMC control
panel. To enable recording, Select Live View Config > Viewer Settings >
Enable recording button.
Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire
screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the
computer keyboard to exit full screen.
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AXIS 225FD - Video Streams
Video Streams
The AXIS 225FD provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your
requirements and on the properties of your network.
The Live View page in the AXIS 225FD provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as
to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly,
without going via the Live View page.
Video Stream Types
Motion JPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images in the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at
a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but also provides excellent image quality and
access to each and every individual image contained in the stream.
Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image settings.
MPEG-4
This is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth, and which can provide high-quality
video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.
The MPEG-4 standard provides scope for a large range of different coding tools for use by various applications
in different situations, and the AXIS 225FD provides certain subsets of these tools. These are represented as
Video object types, which are selected for use with different viewing clients. The supported video object types
are:
• Simple - sets the coding type to H.263, as used by e.g. QuickTime™.
• Advanced Simple - sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2, as used by AMC (AXIS Media Control)
When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth
usage to be controlled. CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is used to achieve a specific bit rate by varying the quality of the
MPEG-4 stream. When using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the quality of the video stream is kept as constant as
possible, at the cost of a varying bit rate.
Notes: •MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 225FD includes one viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed cop-
ies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
•All clients viewing the MPEG-4 stream must use the same set of coding tools.
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AXIS 225FD - Video Streams
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods
To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast
methods are employed.
• RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time transmission of
multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.
• RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate which transport protocol to
use for the stream. RTSP is thus used by a viewing client to start a unicast session, see below.
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that offers limited service for exchanging data
in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol
(TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not required to deliver all data and may drop network packets when
there is e.g. network congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no point in re-transmitting old
information that will not be displayed anyway.
• Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a network. This means that
the video stream goes independently to each user, and each user gets their own stream. A benefit of unicast-
ing is that if one stream fails, it only affects one user.
• Multicast is bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by simultaneously delivering a
single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This technology is used primarily on delimited
networks (intranets), as each user needs an uninterrupted data flow and should not rely on network routers.
How to stream MPEG-4
Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on
the properties of your network. Setting the preferred method(s) is done in the control applet for AMC, which is
found in the Windows Control Panel. When this has been set, AMC will test all the selected methods in the
specified order, until the first functioning one is found.
RTP+RTSP
This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration for live video,
especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream, even if some images do get dropped.
This can be configured as multicast or unicast.
Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth, especially when there are large numbers of clients
viewing simultaneously. Note however, that a multicast broadcast cannot pass a network router unless the
router is configured to allow this. It is thus not possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet.
Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network
until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicast clients connect, the traffic
on the network will increase and may cause congestion. Although there is a maximum of 20 unicast viewers,
note that all multicast users combined count as 1 unicast viewer.
RTP/RTSP
This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to exploit the fact that it is relatively simple to
configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.
RTP/RTSP/HTTP or RTP/RTSP/HTTPS
These two methods can also be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly configured to allow the HTTP
protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.
The AXIS Media Control
The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 225FD is to use
the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows. This ActiveX component is
automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured by opening the AMC Control Panel applet
from the Windows Control Panel. Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer.
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AXIS 225FD - Video Streams
Other methods of accessing the video stream
Video/images from the AXIS 225FD can also be accessed in the following ways:
• If supported by the client, the AXIS 225FD can use Motion JPEG server push to display video. This option
maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as
required.
• As single JPEG images in a browser. Enter e.g. the path: http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolu-
tion=320x240
• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4 decoder to be installed. The paths that can be
used are listed below in the order of preference.
• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
Note: <ip> = IP address.
Other MPEG-4 clients
Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis.
For some other clients, e.g. QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple. It may also be necessary to
adjust the advanced MPEG-4 settings.
To assess the video stream from e.g. QuickTime™ the following path can be used:
rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
This path is for all supported methods, and the client will negotiate with the AXIS 225FD to determine exactly
which transport protocol to use.
Note: <ip> = IP address.
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AXIS 225FD - Setup Tools
Setup Tools
The AXIS 225FD is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the web interface. The
setup tools can be used by:
• administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools
• operators, who have access to the Video & Image, Live View Config and Event Configuration settings.
Accessing the setup tools from a browser
Follow the instructions below to access the Setup Tools from a browser.
1. Start your browser and enter the IP address or host name
of the camera in the location/address field.
2. The Live View page is now displayed. Click Setup to
display the Setup tools.
Setup tools
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AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings
Video and Image Settings
The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the
AXIS 225FD. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click
to access the online help.
Image Settings
Image Appearance
Adjust these settings to optimize the video images according to your requirements.
All configuration of images and overlays will affect the camera’s overall performance, depending on how it is
used and on the available bandwidth. Lower compression improves video image quality, but increases the
bandwidth.
Changed video image settings have immediate effect on the MPEG-4 stream, but the Motion JPEG stream will
have to be started (or restarted) before the settings take effect.
Text Overlay Settings
The date, time, and user defined text can be included on one line, either on the top or bottom of the video
image.
It is also possible to set how the text and text background are displayed. You can set the text to be either black
or white, and the text background can also be set to black, white, semi-transparent, or transparent.
Please see the online help for further information on these settings.
Video Stream
Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has
expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web browser. For unlimited video stream
time, set this value to 0. This setting is only applicable to Motion JPEG.
The frame rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited, to avoid bandwidth problems on the network.
Test
To preview the image before saving, click Test. Note that the preview image will be in JPEG format, even though
the settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.
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AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings
Overlay/Mask Settings
Overlay/Mask Type
When using an image overlay, select from the
following options the type to use:
Text, date and
time overlays
• Uploaded image as overlay - usually used to
provide extra information in the video image.
Overlay image
• Uploaded image as privacy mask - conceals
part of the video image.
• Configurable areas as privacy masks - up to 3
black areas are used to conceal parts of the
video image.
The difference between an overlay and a privacy
mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed
by accessing the video stream with the help of the
AXIS HTTP API, whereas an overlay can.
Selecting the overlay/mask type will display
further settings available for the selected type. See the online help for further information.
Upload and use an overlay/mask
To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:
1. Select the type of overlay to use in Overlay/Mask Type.
2. In the field Upload own image, click the Browse button and locate the image file on your computer or
server.
3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.
To use an already uploaded image:
1. Select an uploaded image from the Use image drop-down list.
2. Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates.
3. Click Save.
Overlay image/privacy mask requirements
Image Formats
Image Size
•
Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)
The height and width of the overlay image in
pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.
•
Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)
There are a number of limitations when using overlay images and privacy masks, such as the size and
positioning of images/masks. Please refer to the online help for more information.
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AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings
Advanced Settings
These web pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image.
Camera Settings
To compensate for the lighting conditions, the Color level, the Brightness, the Sharpness, the Contrast, and the
exposure control, the exposure area and the IR cut filter can all be adjusted. DC-Iris should always be enabled,
except when focusing, or when using a non-DC-Iris lens.
The settings for low light behavior determine how the camera will behave at low light levels. These settings all
affect video image quality and are basically a measure of how much noise to allow in the video images.
Please see the online help for further information on these settings.
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AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings
MPEG-4 Settings
These are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate.
The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations.
Since most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, one usually defines and uses subsets of tools for
different clients or groups of clients. These settings allow you to define the type of viewing client to use.
Adjusting the maximum bit rate and setting it to variable or constant is a good way of controlling the
bandwidth used by the MPEG-4 video stream.
For more information on these advanced settings, please see the online help, and Video Stream Types, on page
10.
MJPEG Settings
The MJPEG Settings window is used to control the frame size of the video stream in order to improve either
image quality or save bandwidth.
Frame Size Control - Use Frame Size Control to set the maximum frame size to unlimited for best image
quality, or to a limited number of Kbytes. The default is set to unlimited.
Preview Image Settings - Use Preview Image Settings to view the current compression and and frame size
settings in the text overlay a the top of the image.
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AXIS 225FD - Live View Config
Live View Config
These are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s
Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways:
• Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged.
• Use custom settings - modify the default Live View
page with your own colors, images etc. Click the Config-
ure button to open the Custom Settings window shown
below.
• Own Home Page - Use your own custom page as the
default web page. Click the Configure button to open
the Custom Settings window shown below.
The other settings on this page concern which other
more information.
Use custom settings
Adjust the settings under Modify the Axis look, to
change the background picture, banner, colors, etc.
To use your own file for e.g. a banner, first upload
it (see the following page) or select External and
enter the path to the file.
Note that unchecking the box for Show setup link
will remove the setup link from the camera’s Home
Page. The setup tools will then only be accessible
by entering the full setup address into the
address/URL field of a browser, i.e.
Upload Own Web Files
Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network server, or
they can be uploaded to the AXIS 225FD itself. Once uploaded, files are shown in the drop-down lists for Own
(file). Follow these instructions to upload a file.
1. Click the Upload/Remove button in the Custom settings dialog.
2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your computer or click the Browse button.
3. Select the user level for the uploaded file. Setting the user access level means that you have complete
control over which pages can be viewed by which users.
4. When the path is shown correctly in the text field, click the Upload button.
All uploaded files are shown in the list in the lower section of this dialog. To remove a file, check the box
provided next to it and then click the Remove button.
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AXIS 225FD - Live View Config
Own home page
From Live View Layout, select the radio button Use custom settings and click Configure.
Check the box Use own home page at the bottom of this dialog, To use a previously uploaded web page (see
above) as the default home page, select the page from the drop-down list and click OK.
User-defined Links
Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field.
Example
1. Check Show Custom Link 1
2. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. My Website
3. Check the radio button for web link.
5. Click Save.
This link will then be shown on the Live View page and will open the
specified website.
User-defined CGI links can be used to issue advanced commands via
the Axis HTTP API. For more information, see the Developer pages at
User-defined link
Action Buttons
The manual trigger buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See
Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the video stream by clicking
this button. This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer, or when
otherwise not using ActiveX to view the video stream. The ActiveX viewing component (AXIS Media Control)
for Internet Explorer provides its own snapshot button.
Output Buttons
These buttons can then be used to manually activate the output from the Live View page, e.g. to switch a light
on and off. There are 2 options for how the output is activated:
• The Pulse button activates the output for a defined period
• Active/Inactive displays 2 buttons, one for each action (on/off)
Default Video Format
Select the default format to use on the Live View page. Checking the box for Show video format selection
displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to temporarily change the format.
Note: It is also possible to view Motion JPEG when MPEG-4 is chosen as default and vice versa.
Default Viewer
When using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) in Windows, select your preferred method of viewing moving
images. The options are:
• AMC (ActiveX)- This is the best choice for fast image updating in Internet Explorer, but might not be
possible on computers that have restriction on the installation of additional software.
• QuickTime - For use with MPEG-4 only, select this to use the QuickTime plug-in for Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
• Java applet - This alternative uses a Java applet to update the images in the browser.
• Still Image - Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to view a new image.
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When using any other browser than Internet Explorer, select the appropriate radio button to define your
preferred method of viewing images. The available options are similar to Internet Explorer except for Server
Push. With this method, the camera maintains and controls an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends
data as and when required for as long as required.
Please see the online help
for more information.
Viewer settings
Checking the Show viewer toolbar displays the viewer toolbar under the video stream in your browser. By
checking the Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation box, it is also possible for the Administrator to enable or
disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies.
Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer.
HTML Examples
You can add live video from the camera to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG or
unicast MPEG-4 stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to
fewer. If multicast MPEG-4 is used, the video stream will be available to an unlimited number of viewers
connected to the parts of the network where multicast is enabled. Please note that a separate MPEG-4 license is
required for each viewer.
Enter the Video Format, Image Type, Image Size and other settings to suit your Web page and click Update.
The camera then generates the required source code for your configuration. Copy this code and paste it into
your own Web page code.
External Video
The camera can also display video images from other Axis network cameras and video servers, directly on the
Live View page. These are known as External Video sources. These external video sources are available from the
drop-down list on the Live View page.
Click the Add button to open the External Video Source Setup dialog, which is used to make all the necessary
settings. Enter the IP address or host name of the external video source you wish to add. Depending on the
external source, then select either MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG as the type of video stream to receive.
Note: Ensure that you have installed the correct decoders.
Example of a path to an external video source:
Sequence Mode
The Live View page can be configured to cycle through the internal and selected external video sources, in
order, or randomly.
Select the desired video sources and enter the time in seconds to display each source (up to 59 minutes).
Click Save.
The Sequence buttons that appear on the Live View page are used to start and stop the sequence mode.
Please see the online help
for more information.
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AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration
Event Configuration
An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The
event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed.
A common event type is when the camera uploads images when an alarm occurs. Many event types use an
Event Server, to e.g. upload images to.
This section describes how to set up event servers and event types, i.e. how to configure the camera to perform
certain actions when events (e.g. alarms) occur.
Definitions
Event type
A set of parameters describing how and when the camera will perform certain actions
An event that is started by some sort of signal, e.g. from an external device, such as a door
switch, motion detection, system event, etc.
Triggered Event - see page 22
That which occurs when the event runs, e.g. the upload of images to an FTP server, email notifi-
cation, etc.
Action
Event Servers
Event Servers are used to receive e.g. uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event server
connections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required
information for the required server type.
Server type
Purpose
Information required
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice
Network address (IP address or host name)
User name and password (for FTP server)
FTP Server
•
Receives uploaded images
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice
URL (IP address or host name)
User name and password (for HTTP server)
•
•
Receives notification messages
Receives uploaded images
HTTP Server
TCP Server
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice
Network address (IP address or host name)
Port number
•
Receives notification messages
For details on each setting, please see the online help
available from each web page.
When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the connection test takes
approximately 10 seconds).
Configuring Event Types
An Event Type describes how and when the camera will
perform certain actions.
Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera, and an event that
uses motion detection has been configured to act on this, the camera can
e.g. record and save images to an FTP server, and/or send a notification email
to a pre-configured email address with a pre-configured message. Images
can be sent as email attachments.
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AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration
Triggered Event
A Triggered event can be activated by e.g:
• a switch (e.g. a push button) connected to the camera’s input port
• detected movement in a configured motion detection window
• a manually activated action, e.g. from an action button in the web interface
• on restart (reboot) after e.g. power loss
• a temperature warning
• a camera tampering alarm
How to set up a triggered event
This example describes how to set the camera to upload images when e.g the main door is opened:
1. Click Add triggered... on the Event Types page.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Main door open.
3. Set the priority - High, Normal or Low (see the online help).
4. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters for when the event will be active, e.g. only after office hours.
5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, e.g. select Input ports, for the
sensor connected to the door.
6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, i.e. define what the camera will do if the main door is opened
e.g., upload images to an FTP server.
7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.
Note: Up to 10 event types can be configured in the camera, and up to 3 of these can be configured to upload images.
Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers
This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g.
up to 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types
> Add Triggered... > Triggered by... to expand the web page with the available options. All uploaded images
are JPEG images.
Include pre-trigger buffer - images stored internally in the camera from the time immediately preceding the
trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired length of time and specify the required
image frequency.
Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger. Configure as for
pre-trigger.
Notes: •Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers will be lost if the connection to the event server fails.
•The maximum length of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the video image size and selected frame rate.
•If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the camera’s internal memory, the frame rate will be reduced and individual images may be
missing. If this occurs, an entry will be created in the unit's log file.
Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enables the upload of video images for a fixed length of time. Specify
the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours, or for as long as the trigger is
active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame
rate. The frame rate will be the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a
slow connection.
Scheduled Event
A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays.
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Configuration example:
1. Click Add scheduled... on the Event Types page.
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. “Scheduled email upload.”
3. Set the priority (High, Normal or Low).
4. Set the Activation Time parameters (24h clock) when the event will be active, e.g. start on Sundays at
13.00 with a duration of 12 hours.
5. Set the When Activated... parameters, i.e. set what the camera will do at the specified time, e.g. send
uploaded images to an email address.
6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.
Please see the online help
for descriptions of each available option.
Camera Tampering
The camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is
covered, sprayed, or severely defocused.
You must also create an event, see How to set up a triggered event , on page 22, for the camera to send an alarm.
Settings
Minimum duration - This parameter sets the minimum tampering period, i.e. an alarm will not be triggered
until this period has elapsed, even if the tampering conditions are otherwise met. This can help prevent false
alarms for known conditions that affect the image.
Alarm for dark images - If the camera lens is sprayed or covered so that the camera live view becomes dark, it
will not be possible to distinguish this situation from other situations where the same effect is seen, i.e., when
lighting conditions change.
When this paramater is enabled, alarms will be generated for all cases where the lights are either dimmed or
turned off, or if the lens is sprayed, covered, or severely defocused. If not enabled, no alarm will be sent.
After making these settings, click Save.
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AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration
Motion Detection
Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total
of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured.
• Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image
• Excluded windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored (areas outside
Include windows are automatically ignored)
Once configured, the motion detection windows will appear in the list of available triggers, for triggering events.
Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance.
Configuring Motion Detection
1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.
2. Click the Configure Included Window radio button.
3. Click New.
4. Enter a descriptive name under Window name.
5. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag
to the desired position).
6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for details). Any detected
motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity window (the active
window has a red frame).
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7. Click Save.
To exclude parts of the Include window, click the Configure Excluded Windows button
and position the Exclude window as required, within the Include window.
Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.
Object Size
History
Sensitivity
High level
Low level
Only very large objects
trigger motion detection
An object that appears in the region will Ordinary colored objects on ordinary
trigger the motion detection for a long
period
backgrounds will trigger the motion
detection
Even very small objects
trigger motion detection
An object that appears in the region will Only very bright objects on a dark back-
trigger motion detection for only a very
short period
ground will trigger motion detection
Default value
Low
Medium to High
Medium to High
Examples:
•
•
•
Avoid triggering on small objects in the image by selecting a high object size level.
To trigger motion detection as long as there is activity in the area, select a high history level.
To only detect flashing light, low sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high level is recommended.
Port Status
Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list showing the status for the camera’s input and output.
This is for the benefit of Operators, who cannot access the System Options section.
Example: If the Normal state for a door push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the button is not pushed, the
state will be inactive. If the doorbell button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active.
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AXIS 225FD - System Options
System Options
Security - Users
User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names
and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the
Live View page, as described below:
Users - the user list displays the authorized users and access levels:
• Viewer - the lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the Live View page.
• Operator - an Operator can view the Live View page, create and modify event types and adjust certain
other settings. The Operator does not have access to the Systems Options configuration pages.
• Administrator - an administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can determine the regis-
tration of all other users.
To add a new user, click the Add... button and see the online help.
User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:
• Enable anonymous viewer login - allows any viewer direct access to the Live View page.
• Maximum number of simultaneous viewers - enter a value here to restrict the number of unicast viewers
accessing the unit. This is useful if you need to save on bandwidth. (Note that all multicast viewers count
as 1 viewer.)
Security - IP Address Filtering
Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address
entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new
filtered addresses.
When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses. All other
IP addresses not in this list will then be allowed or denied access accordingly, i.e. if the addresses in the list are
allowed, then all others are denied access, and vice versa. See also the online help for more information.
Referrals
To prevent unauthorized clients from including the video stream from the cameras into external Web pages,
check the Referrals checkbox and enter the IP address or Host name of the computer that hosts the Web pages
with the included video stream. Several IP addresses/host names can be defined and are separated by semicolons
(;). This option is only applicable to Motion JPEG video streams.
Notes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the product's own IP
address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers.
•Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video stream. To restrict an MPEG-4 stream, IP address filtering must be
enabled.
•Restricting referrers is of greatest value when not using IP address filtering. If IP address filtering is used, then the
allowed referrers are automatically restricted to those allowed IP addresses.
Security - HTTPS
The AXIS 225FD supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS.
A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the
Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free
and offer some protection, true security will only be implemented after the installation of a signed certificate
issued by a certificate authority.
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AXIS 225FD - System Options
A signed certificate can be obtained from an issuing Certificate Authority by clicking the Create Certificate
Request button. When the signed certificate is returned, click the Install signed certificate button to import the
certificate. The properties of any certificate request currently resident in the camera or installed can also be
viewed by clicking the Properties... button. The HTTPS Connection Policy must also be set in the drop-down
lists to enable HTTPS in the camera.
Please refer to the online help
for more information.
Security - 802.1x
IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to
devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection. If
authentication fails, access is prevented on the port. 802.1x is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication
Protocol).
In a 802.1x enabled network switch, clients equipped with the correct software can be authenticated and
allowed or denied network access at the Ethernet level.
Clients and servers in an 802.1x network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis
implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority. These are
then validated by a third-party entity, such as a RADIUS server, examples of which are Free Radius and
Microsoft Internet Authentication Service.
To perform the authentication, the RADIUS server uses various EAP methods/protocols, of which there are
many. The one used in the Axis implementation is EAP-TLS (EAP-Transport Layer Security).
The AXIS network video device presents its certificate to the network switch, which in turn forwards this to the
RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate and responds to the switch, and sends its
own certificate to the client for validation. The switch then allows or denies network access accordingly, on a
pre-configured port.
The authentication process
1. A CA server provides the required
signed certificates.
Axis video device
Certificate
Q: Certificate OK?
A: OK
2. The Axis video device requests
access to the protected network at the
network switch. The switch forwards
the video device’s CA certificate to
the RADIUS server, which then
replies to the switch.
3
2
Q: Certificate OK?
A: OK
Network
switch
1
4
Certificate
Authority (CA)
3. The switch forwards the RADIUS
server’s CA certificate to the video
device, which also replies to the
switch.
RADIUS
server
Certificate
4. The switch keeps track of all
responses to the validation requests.
If all certificates are validated, the
Axis video device is allowed access
to the protected network via a
pre-configured port.
Protected network
RADIUS
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication, Authorization and
Accounting) protocol for applications such as network access or IP mobility. It is intended to work in both local
and roaming situations.
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CA servers
In cryptography, a Certification Authority (CA) is an entity that provides signed digital certificates for use by
other parties, and thus acts a trusted third party.
There are many commercial CA’s that charge for their services. Institutions and governments may have their
own CA, and there are free CA’s available.
Date & Time
Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock
format in the Overlay Images (see below).
New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the AXIS 225FD clock to
automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time
changes.
From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:
• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your computer.
• Synchronize with NTP Server - the camera will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.
Specify the NTP server's IP address or host name.
• Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date.
Note: Note that if using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings. See Network > TCP/IP
below.
Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the
Live View video streams.
Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced File Naming &
Date/Time Formats in the online help
for information on how to create your own file formats.
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings
IP Address Configuration
The AXIS 225FD supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and
at least one version must always be enabled.
When using IPv4, the IP address can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually.
If IPv6 is enabled, your camera will receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router.
There are also options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address, and for using the AXIS Internet
Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP address, please see the online help.
Notes: • To receive notification whenever the camera’s IP address changes (via e.g. DHCP), configure the options for notification of IP address
change. See Services below.
• If your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 225FD by host name which is always the same, regardless of the
IP address.
Services
Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associates
the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Uncheck this box to disable the service in order to prevent
unintentional resetting of the IP address. For more information see Other methods of setting the IP address in the
AXIS 225FD Installation Guide.
Notes: • The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled 2 minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set.
• Pinging the unit will still be possible when this service is disabled.
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Options for notification of IP address change - If the IP Address for the camera is changed automatically, e.g.
by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings... and enter the required information.
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service can provide your Axis product
with its own URL (web address), which can then be used to access it over the Internet. The product can be
unregistered from the service at any time. To do this click Settings... and follow the instructions. For more
information, please refer to the online help.
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings
DNS Configuration
DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network.
Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server.
Click the View button to see the current settings.
Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following:
• Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 225FD. Multiple
domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified
Domain Name, e.g. myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name
myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the Domain name.
• Primary DNS server - enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.
• Secondary DNS server - will be used if the primary DNS server is unavailable.
Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 225FD. Multiple domains can
be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g.
myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where
mycompany.com is the Domain name.
DNS servers - enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
NTP Configuration
Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to automatically look up and use the NTP server
settings as provided by DHCP. Click the View button to see the current settings.
Use the following NTP server address - to make manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host
name or IP address of the NTP server.
Host Name Configuration
The AXIS 225FD can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same
as the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word,
with no period. For example, myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name
myserver.mycompany.com.
Enabling dynamic DNS updates allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host name, allowing your
computer to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. Outside users can always access
your server using the associated DNS name regardless of the WAN IP. The DNS server used by the user and/or
the DNS server responsible for the domain in use must support RFC2136 and allow updates from the camera.
The TTL (Time To Live) value determines how long (in seconds) the reply from the DNS server should be
remembered when checking that the domain name for the registered IP address is still valid.
Link-Local IPv4 Address
Link-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 225FD with an additional IP address for the
UPnP protocol. The AXIS 225FD can have both a Link-Local IP and a static/DHCP IP address at the same time -
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HTTP
The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for
e.g. simple port mapping.
HTTPS
The default HTTPS port number (443) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. HTTPS is used
to provide encrypted web browsing.
NAT Traversal
Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 225FD is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available
from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an
external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the network camera.
Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A will attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT
router on your network, using UPnP™.
Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router. Enter the IP address for
the router in the field provided.
If a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 225FD will automatically search for NAT routers on your
network. If more than one router is found, the default router will be selected
Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter the port number in
the field provided. If no port is entered here a port number will automatically be selected when NAT traversal is
enabled.
FTP
The FTP server running in the AXIS 225FD enables the upload of e.g. new firmware, user applications, etc.
Check the box to enable the service.
RTSP
The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Enter the RTSP port number to use.
The default setting is 554.
Network Traffic
The default setting is Auto-negotiate, i.e. the correct speed is automatically selected. If necessary, the
connection speed can be set by selecting it from the drop-down list.
Maximum bandwidth - Specify, in Mbit/s or kbit/s, the maximum bandwidth that the camera is allowed to use
on the network. This is a useful function when connecting the camera to busy or heavily loaded networks. The
default setting is Unlimited.
Note: When using MPEG-4 as the video format, remember that setting a maximum bandwidth value here may create problems for individual
video streams if the maximum value is less than the sum of the bit rates set for the video streams.
For more information, please see the online help
.
Network - SOCKS
SOCKS is a network proxy protocol. The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on
the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the camera is located on a local network
behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the local
network (e.g. to the Internet).
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Network - QoS (Quality of Service)
Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic
on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc.
The main benefits of a QoS-aware network can be summarized as:
• the ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser prior-
ity.
• greater reliability in the network, thanks to the control of the amount of bandwidth an application may
use, and thus control over bandwidth races between applications.
The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of network traffic originating
from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to e.g. reserve a fixed amount of
bandwidth for these types of traffic. The following types of traffic are marked:
• live video
• live audio
• event/alarm traffic
• management network traffic
It is important to remember that to be able to use QoS, your network must be properly configured. If you are
unsure as to whether your network is QoS aware, please check with your network administrator.
QoS Settings
For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated
Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a
network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch which type of treatment to
apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hexadecimal form, but saved values are always shown in
decimal.
Network - SMTP (email)
Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided, to enable
the sending of event and error email messages from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP.
Network - SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows the remote management of network devices. Select
the version of SNMP to use, depending on the level of security required. HTTPS should be enabled when setting
the password for SNMPv3.
Network - UPnP™
The camera includes support for UPnP™, which is enabled by default. If also enabled on your computer, the
camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to “My Network Places.”
Note: UPnP must also be enabled on your Windows XP or ME computer. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select
Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section. Click Details and then
select UPnP as the service to add.
Network - RTP (Multicast)/MPEG-4
These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in
multicast MPEG-4 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For
more information, please see the online help.
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Network - Bonjour
The AXIS 225FD includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating
systems and clients that support Bonjour.
Ports & Devices
I/O Ports
The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 225FD can be connected to various external devices, e.g. door
sensors and alarm bells. The name given to the ports can be changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to
Open circuit or Closed circuit.
The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described
COM Port RS485/422
The RS-485/422 port can also be configured to allow it to be controlled by TCP/IP applications. The TCP/IP
parameters are described in the online help.
LED Settings
The Status indicator LED can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to not light up at all) whenever the
Note: The LED does not flash when the stream is retrieved using MPEG-4 multicast.
Maintenance
• Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not
behaving as expected.
• Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to the factory default values. The
only settings saved are:
• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
• the static IP address
• the default router
• the subnet mask
• the system time
• Default - The Default button should be used with caution. Pressing this button will return all of the
camera's settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. The camera will then have to
be re-installed.
Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click the Backup button. If
necessary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the settings are changed and there is
unexpected behavior.
Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click the Restore button.
The settings will be restored to the previous configuration.
Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not intended for the configuration of
multiple units or for firmware upgrades.
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Support
Support Overview
The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should
you require technical assistance.
System Overview
The System Overview page provides an overview of the current network, security, event and camera settings.
Logs & Reports
When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query.
Information - The System Log and Access Log, provide important information about system events and the IP
addresses of those who have tried to access the network camera. The Server Report, Parameter List, and
Connection List also provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis support.
Configuration - From the drop-down lists, select the size and level of information to be added to the System
and Access Log files.
For the Log Level for Email, select from the drop-down list the level of information to send as email and enter
the destination email address.
Advanced
Scripting is an advanced function that provides the means for customizing and using scripts.
Caution!
The scripting function is a very powerful tool. Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even loss of
contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings (in which case,
a previously saved backup file will be useful for returning the unit to its latest configuration).
Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand its consequences.
Axis support provides no assistance for customized scripts.
Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with previous experience of configuring Axis cameras. All
parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available via the links on the standard setup pages.
About
Third Party Software Licenses - click View licenses for a list of the licensed software used in the AXIS 225FD
Network Dome Camera.
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Resetting to the Factory Default Settings
To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page
(as described in Maintenance, on page 32) or use the Control button (see the illustration on page 5) as described
below:
Using the Control Button
To reset the camera to the factory default settings using the Control Button:
1. Disconnect the power adapter, or the network cable if using PoE.
2. Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting power.
3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status Indicator color changes to amber (which may take up
to 15 seconds).
4. Release the Control button.
5. When the Status Indicator changes to Green (which may take up to 1 minute), the process is complete
and the camera has been reset. The unit will now have the default IP address 192.168.0.90
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AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors
Unit Connectors
This section describes the following:The I/O terminal block
Power connector block
• LED indicators
• Power connection
1
I/O Terminal Block
The 7-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a
solid state relay output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and
GND.
7
I/O terminal
block
The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion
detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm
notification via email, image storage to FTP locations, etc.
Control
button
• Input - Used for connecting external alarm devices
and triggering images for specific alarm-based events.
The input is typically connected to a motion detector
or any other external security device, and images can
be uploaded whenever the detector is activated. Con-
nect to GND to activate.
Network
connector
• Output - This can drive a maximum load of 50VDC or
35VAC at 100mA directly or heavier loads by connect-
ing additional relay circuitry. If the output is used
with an external relay, a diode must be connected in
parallel with the load for protection against any volt-
age transients.
LED
indicators
1
4
Conduit hole
and plug
2 3
I/O terminal connector block pinout:
Pin Function
Description
1
2
Output A
Output B
On the external device output terminals (A and B), there is no distinction between positive and nega-
tive (+ and -). The terminals use a photocoupler and are electrically isolated from the other internal
circuitry.
The maximum load should not exceed 100mA and the maximum voltage should be not more than
50VDC or 35VAC.
3
4
5
Digital Input 1
Digital Input 2
Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate.
RS-485/422-A
(non-inverting)
A half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment.
6
7
RS-485/422-B
(inverting)
GND
Ground.
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I/O terminal connector schematic diagram
Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 225FD terminal connector - showing possible applications.
o 1
Optional
o
Relay
Switch
Appliance
o
o
o 2
o o
o
o
+3.3V
Mains Power
24V DC
o 3
o 4
Switch, etc.
+3.3V
A
B
o5
External Device
RS-485/422
o6
7 GND
LED indicators:
LED Function
Color
Description
Network
Green
Amber
Red
Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Flashes rapid red, together with the Status indicator, for hardware error.
No connection.
1
Unlit
Green
Amber
Red
Status
Shows steady green for normal operation.
2
Shows steady amber during reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Slow flash for failed upgrade. Rapid flash, together with the Network indicator, for hardware
error.
Heater
Power
Green
Shows steady green if the connected power supply can deliver the correct voltage for the
3
4
Red
Incorrect voltage for the heater (i.e., the voltage is either too high or too low).
Normal operation.
Green
Amber
Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
Power connections
Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods:
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the network cable. This will automatically be detected if available via the network.
Note that PoE only provides power for the camera and the fan (not the heater).
• Connect the supplied indoor power adapter to the power connector block in the camera casing. Note that this
indoor power adapter only provides power for the camera and the fan (not the heater).
• Connect an outdoor power supply to the power connector block in the camera casing. For information on
Power Connector Block
The power connector block supports both AC and DC input power.
The DC supply is 9-24V. Connect the negative pole to the GND pin and the positive pole to the DC+ pin.
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The AC supply is 10-24V. Connect the AC poles to the AC pins.
Power connector block pin assignment table.
AC
AC
Pin
Function
GND
AC/DC+
AC
Ground/DC-
AC and DC+, power input for mains power to unit
AC power input for mains power to unit
DC+
GND
Schematic Diagram - Power Terminal Block and Power Connectors
z
3
o
AC
~
Internal
3.3V
z
z
Switch
z
z
z
z
Mode
Power
Supply
z
2
1
AC/DC+
o
o
=
GND/DC-
z
GND
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AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Checking the Firmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 225FD. One of your first actions when
troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may
contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your AXIS 225FD can
be seen on the page Setup > Basic Configuration.
Upgrading the Firmware
When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your Axis camera will receive the latest
available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release,
before updating the firmware.
Note: Preconfigured and customized settings will be saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in the new
firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications.
1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge
from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com/techsup
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the camera’s Web pages.
3. In the Upgrade Server section, browse to the desired firmware file on your computer. Click Upgrade.
Notes: •After starting the upgrade process, always wait at least 5-10 minutes before restarting the AXIS 225FD, even if you sus-
pect the upgrade has failed.
•Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user.
•Always read the upgrade instructions available with each new release, before updating the firmware.
Emergency Recovery Procedure
If power to the AXIS 225FD is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become
unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below.
The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera.
1. UNIX/Linux - From the command line, type the following:
arp -s <IP address of AXIS 225FD> <Serial number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address of camera>
Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:
arp -s <IP address of AXIS 225FD> <Serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera>
2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.
3. Open a browser and type in the camera’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to
select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis225fd.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.
4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and show a steady green
on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED.
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5. Reinstall the AXIS 225FD.
If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please contact Axis support
Axis Support
If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing the server report, the
log file and a brief description of the problem.
Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview. The server report contains important
information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.
The Log file is available from Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file records events in the unit
since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool when troubleshooting.
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Hardware problems
Cannot close dome casing
Problems setting the IP address
When using ARP/Ping
Check that the safety cord is not twisted or in the way of the camera optics.
Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after running the ARP command. Ensure the
Ping length is set to 408.
The camera is located on a different
subnet.
If the IP address intended for the AXIS 225FD and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you
will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address.
The IP address is being used by another Disconnect the AXIS 225FD from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS window, type ping and the
device.
IP address of the unit).
If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means that the IP address is already in use
on your network. You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit.
If you see: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with your camera. In this case, check
all cabling and reinstall the unit.
Possible IP address conflict with
another device on the same subnet.
The static IP address in the AXIS 225FD is used before the DHCP server sets a 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 camera. To avoid this,
set the static IP address to 0.0.0.0.
The AXIS 225FD cannot be accessed from a Web browser
The IP address has been changed by
DHCP.
1) Move the AXIS 225FD to an isolated network, or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using
the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping commands.
2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit now has a
fixed IP address that will not change.
3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select the required service and then con-
figure IP address change notification from the network settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now
have a dynamic IP address, but will notify you if the address changes.
Proxy server.
If using a proxy server, try disabling the proxy setting in your browser.
Other networking problems.
Test the network cable and connectors by connecting it to another network device, then Ping that device from your
workstation. See the instructions above.
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 in http or https in the browser's address bar.
Incorrect host name.
Check that the host name and DNS server settings are correct. See the basic and advanced TCP/IP settings.
Cannot send notifications, uploads, alarms, etc, to a destination outside the local network
Firewall protection.
The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server.
Your AXIS 225FD is accessible locally, but not externally
Firewall protection.
Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
Default routers required.
Poor or intermittent network connection
Network switch.
Check if you need to configure the default router settings.
If using a network switch, check that the port on that device uses the same setting for the network connection type
(speed/duplex) as set in the advanced TCP/IP settings.
The Auto-Negotiate setting is recommended.
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AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting
Video/Image problems - general
No images in browser
(Internet Explorer only)
To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also,
make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed on your workstation.
Installation of additional ActiveX com- Configure your AXIS 225FD to use a Java applet for updating the video images under
ponent restricted or prohibited.
Image too dark or too light.
Missing images in uploads.
Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help for more information.
Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings.
This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try lowering the frame rate or the
upload period.
Slow image update.
Poor performance.
Configuring, e.g. pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, high frame rates, etc, will reduce the perfor-
mance of the camera.
Poor performance may be caused by e.g. heavy network traffic, multiple users accessing the unit, low performance cli-
ents, use of features such as Motion Detection, Event handling, Image rotation other than 180 degrees.
Image gradually gets darker or lighter. When using the AXIS 225FD in locations lit by fluorescent lighting, check in the advanced image settings that the Expo-
sure control is set to Flicker-free.
Image loses focus often.
Disable the DC-Iris lens in the settings for Video & Image > Advanced. Focus the camera following the instructions on
page 8, and then enable the DC-Iris lens.
Images only shown in black & white.
Check the color level setting.
Check the setting for the IR cut filter. Images are shown in color only when this filter is enabled, i.e. when set to yes or
auto.
Blurred images.
Refocus the camera. Check in the Video & Image > Advanced - Camera Settings that DC-Iris is set to Enabled. If the
images are still blurred adjust the metal ring until the image is sharp.
Rolling dark bands or flickering in
image.
Try adjusting the Flicker-free exposure setting under advanced image settings. Note that the 'Hold Current'/Manual set-
ting may cause unwanted effects.
Video/image problems - MPEG-4
Lower frame rate than expected.
Check with the administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. Check also the settings for bit rate control, in
the Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4 settings. Using an inappropriate video object type can also affect the frame
rate. See the online help for more information.
Check in the AMC control panel applet (MPEG-4 tab) that video processing is not set to Decode only I frames.
Lower the image resolution.
Reduce the number of applications running on the client computer.
No MPEG-4 displayed in the
client.
Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC control panel applet (network tab).
Check that the relevant MPEG-4 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control panel applet (network tab).
In the AMC control applet, select the MPEG-4 tab and click the button Set to default MPEG-4 decoder.
No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in the Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the
client. AXIS 225FD are valid for your network.
Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the server need to be config-
local clients.
ured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.
Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images.
Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color.
If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering.
This is done on the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control panel applet.
Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can
usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.
Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation for more information.
and Motion JPEG.
The test image does not display as expected
Image settings.
Not all settings have an effect on the test image. For more information, see the help on Image Settings.
The Power indicator is not constantly lit
Faulty power supply.
Check that you are using the correct power supply. See Power, on page 42 of Technical Specifications.
The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly
Hardware failure. Contact your Axis dealer.
The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the camera is inaccessible
A firmware upgrade has been inter-
rupted or the firmware has otherwise
been damaged.
See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above.
Poor quality snapshot images
Screen incorrectly configured on your In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, i.e. at least 16-bit. Using only 16 or 256 col-
workstation.
ors will produce dithering artifacts in the image.
Browser freezes
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Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later)
can sometimes freeze on a slow com-
puter.
Lower the image resolution.
Problems uploading files
Limited space.
There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting one or more existing files, to free up
space.
Missing images in uploads.
This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try lowering the frame rate or the
upload period.
Overlay is not displayed
Incorrect size or location of overlay.
The overlay may have been positioned incorrectly. Refer to the online help for information on the limitations when using
image overlays and privacy masks.
Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly
Changes in luminance.
Motion detection is based upon changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the
lighting, motion detection may be mistakenly triggered. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance.
For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at
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AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Item
Specification
Model
AXIS 225FD: Standard lens
AXIS 225FD 22 mm: Tele lens
Image sensor
Lens
1/4” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD
AXIS 225FD: F1.4 varifocal 2.8 – 5.8 mm, DC-iris
AXIS 225FD 22 mm: F1.5 varifocal 9-22 mm, DC-iris
Focus range 0.3m to infinity
Day & night
Automatic IR filter removal in low light conditions
Angle of view
AXIS 225FD: 36° - 75°
AXIS 225FD 22 mm: 10° - 22°
Camera angle adjustment
Minimum illumination
Pan 360°, tilt 170°, rotation 340°
AXIS 225FD: Color mode: 1 lux at F1.4, black/white mode: 0.2 lux at F1.4
AXIS 225FD 22 mm: Color mode: 1.5 lux at F1.5, black/white mode: 0.3 lux at F1.5
Video compression
Resolutions
Motion JPEG
MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2), Profiles: ASP and SP
16 resolutions from 640x480 to 160x120 via API,
5 selections via configuration web page
Frame rate
Motion JPEG: Up to 30 fps in all resolutions
MPEG-4: Up to 30 fps in all resolutions
Video streaming
Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)
Image settings
Compression levels: 11 (Motion JPEG)/23 (MPEG-4)
Rotation: 90º, 180º, 270º
Configurable color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control,
exposure area, backlight compensation, fine tuning of behavior at low light
Overlay capabilities: time, date, text, privacy mask or image
Shutter time
Security
1/12500 s to 2 s
Multiple user access levels with password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE
802.1X network access control, User access log
Users
20 simultaneous users
Unlimited number of users using multicast (MPEG-4)
Alarm and event management Events triggered by video motion detection, tampering detection, temperature limits, external
inputs or according to a schedule
Image upload over FTP, email, and HTTP
Notification over TCP, email, HTTP, and external outputs
9 MB of pre- and post alarm buffer
Connectors
Casing
Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, (PoE)
Terminal block for 2 alarm inputs, 1 output, RS-485/422 half duplex port and power
Metal base and polycarbonate transparent cover
Impact-resistant 1000 kg (2200 lbs)
IP66
Tamper-proof mounting
Processors and memory
Power
CPU: ETRAX 100LX 32bit
Video processing and compression: ARTPEC-2
Memory: 32 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash
Battery backed up real-time clock
• Camera and built-in fan: 9-24V DC, max 5.5W
10-24 V AC, max 8 VA
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Class 2
• When using the built-in heater: 12V DC, max 20 W
24V AC, max 25 VA
Operating conditions
5 - 50 ºC (41 - 122 ºF)
With heater: -20 - 50 ºC (-4 - 122 ºF)
Humidity 20 - 80% RH (non condensing)
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Item
Specification
Installation, management and AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration
maintenance
Configuration of backup and restore
Video access from
Web browser
Camera live view,
Video recording to file (ASF),
Sequence tour for up to 20 Axis video sources,
Customizable HTML pages
Minimum web browsing
requirements
Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD,128 MB RAM, AGP graphics card 32 MB
RAM, Direct Draw
Windows XP, 2000, DirectX 9.0 or later Internet Explorer 6.x or later
System integration support
Supported protocols
Open API for software integration including AXIS VAPIX API, AXIS Media Control SDK*, event
trigger data in video stream and access to serial port peripherals over TCP.
Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model.
Embedded operating system: Linux
IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, TCP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP,
FTP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, IEEE802.1X. More information
*This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for use in the Open SSL Tool
kit (www.openssl.org)
Included accessories
Power supply 9 V DC, 9 W (indoor), cable gland, connector kit, Installation Guide, CD with User’s
Manual, software, installation and management tools,
MPEG-4 licenses (1 encoder, 1 decoder),
MPEG-4 decoder (Windows)
Video management software
(not included)
AXIS Camera Station - Surveillance application for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25
cameras
Accessories
(not incl.)
Drop ceiling mount bracket
Pendant mounting kit
Smoked transparent cover
Outdoor power supply*
MPEG-4 multi-user license pack
*required for outdoor installation
Approvals
EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B,
ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-tick AS/NZS CISPR22, EN 60950-1
Power supply: EN 60950 UL, cUL
Dimensions and weight
Height 115 mm (4.5"), diameter: 175 mm (6,9”)
1,3 kg (2.8 lbs) excl. power supply
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AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications
General 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 will affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
The following factors are among the most important to consider:
• High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels result in larger images. Bandwidth affected.
• Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or unicast MPEG-4 clients. Bandwidth affected.
• Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression, etc.) by different clients. Frame
rate and bandwidth affected.
• Accessing both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams simultaneously. Frame rate and bandwidth
affected.
• Heavy usage of event settings affects the camera’s CPU load. Frame rate affected.
• Enabled motion detection. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.
• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth affected
• Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected.
Optimizing your system
To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 225FD provides a tool
that can be used to display these values directly in the video image.
To do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay.
Simply add #r (average frame rate in fps) and/or #b (average
bandwidth in kbps) to the overlay.
For detailed instructions, please see the online help
for Video &
Image > Image Settings > Text Overlay Settings > File Naming & Date/Time Formats.
Important!
•The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are currently in force, (e.g. band-
width limitation) these values might not correspond to those actually received by the client.
•For Motion JPEG, these values will only be accurate as long as no frame rate limit has been specified.
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Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
The following table shows typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video
streams from the AXIS 225FD.
Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.
Motion JPEG settings:
Frame rates
• Viewing in AMC
Motion JPEG
MPEG-4
640x480
480x360
320x240
160x120
30
30
30
30
21
30
30
30
• Compression level = 30%
MPEG-4 settings:
• Viewing in AMC
• Compression level = 30%
• Video Object Type = Advanced Simple
• GOV length = 8
• GOV structure = IP*
*Note that setting the GOV structure to use “I-frames only” will increase the frame rate at the expense of the bit rate.
Bandwidth
As there are many factors that affect bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings
that affect bandwidth are:
• the image resolution
• the image compression
• the frame rate
• the MPEG-4 object type
• the MPEG-4 GOV structure
• the maximum exposure time.
There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are:
• the amount of motion
• the image’s complexity
• the lighting conditions.
For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important than the image quality,
using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be
maintained at a higher level. If supported on the network, consider also using MPEG-4 multicasting, as the
bandwidth consumption will be much lower.
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AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms
MPEG-4 - A video compression standard that makes good use of
bandwidth, and which can provide high-quality video streams at less
than 1 Mbit/s.
Glossary of Terms
ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls
are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.
Multicast - A bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth
usage by simultaneously delivering a single stream of information to
multiple network recipients.
AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for viewing video
images in Internet Explorer. Installs automatically on first use.
NTSC - National Television Standards Committee. NTSC is the standard
format used for televisions in most of North and Central America, and
Japan.
API - Application Programming Interface. The Axis API can be used for
integrating Axis products into other applications.
ARP - Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to associate an IP
address to a hardware MAC address. A request is broadcast on the local
network to find out what the MAC address is for the IP address.
NWAY - A network protocol that automatically negotiates the highest
possible common transmission speed between two devices.
PAL - Phase Altering Line. PAL is the standard format used for
ARTPEC - Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for video image
televisions in most of the world (other than the US, Canada, and Japan).
compression.
PEM - Privacy Enhanced Mail. An early standard for securing electronic
mail. The PEM-format is often used for representing an HTTPS certificate
or certificate request.
CCD - Charge Coupled Device. CCD is one of the two main types of image
sensors used in digital cameras. When a picture is taken, the CCD is
struck by light coming through the camera’s lens. Each of the thousands
or millions of tiny pixels that make up the CCD convert this light into
electrons.
Ping - A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources
to check that they are working and that the network is intact.
Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately before and after
an alarm.
CGI - Common Gateway Interface. A set of rules (or a program) that
allows a Web Server to communicate with other programs.
Privacy mask - An image or specified area used to block out certain
parts of the video image.
Client/Server - Describes the network relationship between two
computer programs in which one, the client, makes a service request
from another - the server.
Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities will
communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and
there are hardware protocols and software protocols.
DC-Iris - This special type of iris is electrically controlled by the Axis
camera, to automatically regulate the amount of light allowed to enter.
Router - A device that determines the next network point to which a
packet should be forwarded on its way to its final destination. A router is
often included as part of a network switch (see below).
DNS - The Domain Name System (DNS) locates and translates Internet
domain names into IP (Internet Protocol) addresses.
Ethernet - A widely used networking standard.
ETRAX - Axis' own microprocessor.
RTP- Real-Time Transfer Protocol. A transfer protocol designed for
delivery of live contents, e.g. MPEG-4.
Firewall - A virtual barrier between a LAN (Local Area Network) and
Simplex - In simplex operation, a network cable or communications
other networks, e.g. the Internet.
channel can send information in one direction only.
FTP - File Transfer Protocol. Used for the simple transfer of files to and
SMTP - A common e-mail protocol.
from an FTP-server.
SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol. An application layer
protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information
between network devices. It is part of the Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite.
Full-duplex - Transmission of data, e.g. audio, in two directions
simultaneously.
HTML - Hypertext Mark-up Language. Used widely for authoring
documents viewed in web browsers.
Subnet Mask - An IP address consists of two components: the network
address and the host address. “Subnetting’ enables a network
administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or
more subnets. The subnet mask identifies the subnet to which an IP
address belongs.
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The set of rules for exchanging files
(text, images, sound, video, and other files) on the World Wide Web.
HTTPS - Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer. A web
protocol that provides encryption for page requests from users and for
the pages returned by the web server.
Switch - Whilst a simple hub transmits all data to all devices connected
to it, a switch only transmits the data to the device it is specifically
intended for.
Intranet - A private network limited to an organization or corporation.
Usually closed to external traffic.
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A suite of
network protocols that determine how data is transmitted. TCP/IP is used
on many networks, including the Internet. TCP keeps track of the
individual packets of information and IP contains the rules for how the
packets are actually sent and received.
IP - Internet-Protocol. See TCP/IP.
IP address - A unique number used by a network device, to allow it to be
identified and found on the network. The 32-bit IP address is made up of
four groups (or quads) of decimal digits separated by periods. An
example of an IP address is: 192.168.0.1
UDP - The User Datagram Protocol is a communications protocol that
offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged
between computers in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP
is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and, together
with IP, is also known as UDP/IP.
ISMA - Internet Streaming Media Alliance
JPEG - A standard image format, used widely for photographs. Also
known as JPG.
LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated
devices that typically share common resources within a limited
geographical area.
Unicast - Communication that takes place over a network between a
single sender and a single receiver.
UPnPTM - Allows the automatic peer-to-peer detection of devices on the
network.
Linux - A popular operating system, which is “open source” and
practically free of charge.
URL - Uniform Resource Locator. An “address" on the network.
Lux - A standard unit for the measurement of light, where 1 Lux equals
the light emitted from a single candle at a distance of one meter.
Varifocal - A varifocal lens provides a wide range of focal lengths, as
opposed to a lens with a fixed focal length, which only provides one.
Mbit/s - Megabits per second. A unit for measuring speeds in networks.
A LAN might run at 10 or 100 Mbit/s.
WAN - Wide-Area-Network. Similar to a LAN, but on a larger
geographical scale.
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AXIS 225FD - Index
FTP Server 21
Index
H
Host Name 7, 29
HTML examples 20
HTTP API 19
HTTP Server 21
A
Access from a browser 7
Accessing the video stream 12
Action 21
Action buttons 19
Administrators 13
I
Advanced camera settings 16
Advanced Simple profile 10
AMC Viewer Toolbar 9
ARP/Ping 28
I/O Ports 32
Include windows 24
Input 35
IP Address Filtering 26
IP address filtering 26
AXIS Media Control (AMC) 7, 11
B
L
Backup 32
bandwidth 10
Bit rate 10
Bonjour 32
Buffers 22
LED Indicators 6, 36
Lighting conditions 16
Low light behavior 16
M
Maintenance 32
Motion detection 24
Motion JPEG 10
MPEG-4 10
MPEG-4 protocols 11
MPEG-4 settings 17, 31
Multicast 31
C
Camera Tampering 23
CGI links 19
Configuration 13
Constant Bit Rate 10
Custom settings 18
Multicasting 11
D
Date 28
N
DC-Iris 8
Network connector 6
NTP server 28
Default button 32
Default viewer 19
DNS 29
DNS Server 29
DNS server 29
Domain Name 29
Domain name 29
O
Other MPEG-4 clients 12
Output 35
Output buttons 19
Overlay/Mask 15
Own home page 19
Own web files 18
E
Emergency recovery 38
Event servers 21
Event types 21
Events 21
P
Password 7
External video 20
Port status 25
Power connector 6
Pre/post trigger buffer 22
Privacy mask 15
F
Factory default settings 34
Firmware 38
Focusing 8
Frame rate 14
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AXIS 225FD - Index
R
Recovery 38
Referrals 26
Restart 32
Restore 32
RTP 11
RTSP 11
S
Security 26
Security/Users 26
Server time 28
Services 28
Setup 13
Simple profile 10
Snapshot button 9
Streaming MPEG-4 11
Support 33
System options 26
T
TCP Server 21
Time mode 28
Triggered event 21
U
UDP 11
Unicasting 11
Unit connectors 35
Upgrade server 32
Upgrading the firmware 38
Upload overlay/mask 15
Uploading web files 18
UPnP 31
User List 26
User-defined links 19
V
Variable Bit Rate 10
Video streams 10, 14
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