Axis Communications 250S - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction AXIS 250S User’s Manual 6
The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100-LX processor provides up to 25/30 frames/second over
10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.
Configurable event types - Remote storage of MPEG-2 video recordings to FTP-servers, and/or
activation of external devices. Possible to enable a pre-alarm video buffer, allowing up to 1
minute of video
to be buffered in the server and transmitted when the event occurs. Users
can also be notified of events by email.
External Device Connection - Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols,
the AXIS 250S includes the physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices;
such as, Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, doorbells, switches and alarm relays. Develop your own
programing scripts for creating a variety of security applications triggered on time or
alarm-based events. You can even drive annunciators and other audible alarm devices
using the relay output. Fully utilizes high quality audio equipment for surveillance. 4 alarm
inputs allow connection of e.g. sensors for triggering events and recordings. 1 digital
output allows the server to trigger external devices.
Audio and Video inputs - 1 BNC composite video input for connecting a CCTV camera. 1
S-Video input for connecting S-Video cameras or other video equipment. 1 stereo
microphone input for connection of high quality microphones. 2 discrete amplification
steps available. 1 stereo line input for connecting audio sources providing amplified audio
signals.
Security - Multi-user and multi-level password protection. Administrators can create and
modify accounts for authorized users, as well as allow anonymous viewing. The built-in
firewall provides IP-filtering, thus preventing unauthorized access.
Linux Operating System - The AXIS 250S includes modified versions of the Boa Web server,
and Linux operating system - both of which are freely distributed under the GNU General
Public License, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This software provides a
stable and reliable platform for open-source development of the product. In accordance
with the GNU General Public License, Axis has published the kernel for this product at
http://developer.axis.com/.