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About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 215 PTZ/
AXIS 215 PTZ-E Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.40.
Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using
this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be
beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this
document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully
u
nderstood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in
the product described in this document. In particular, and without limitation,
these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents
listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents
or pending patent applications in the US and other countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the menu item
“
About” in the product’s user interface for more information.
This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer, Inc., under the
t
erms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see
http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/).
The source code is available from:
h
ttp://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to
country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Note:
To comply with limits in Class B, use one of the following accessories when
co
nnecting I/O cables:
20291 ACC FERRITE SPLIT SNAP IN EUR
20292 ACC FERRITE SPLIT SNAP IN US
USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense
will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class B limits.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for
radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998, and the
requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998 residential,
commercial, and light industry.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary
Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment
(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio
communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS
3548.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; Please inform
your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis
Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product
and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this
document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications
AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
material.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Mozilla, Netscape
Navigator, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the
respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP
TM
Implementers Corporation. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun
Microsystems Inc.
Axis Customer Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis
reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will
forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid
response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and firmware updates
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product,
c
ategory, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support
area
• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 215 PTZ/ AXIS 215 PTZ-E uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as
the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery will,
under normal conditions, last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery power
affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log
message will appear when battery replacement is required. The battery should
not be replaced unless required! If the battery does need replacing, please
observe the following points:
Caution! Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as recommended by the
manuf
acturer.
Dispose of used batteries according t
o the manufacturer's instructions.
RoHS
This product complies with both the European RoHS directive,
2002/95/EC, and the Chinese RoHS regulations, ACPEIP.
WEEE Directive
The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This
directive is applicable in the European Union member states.
The WEEE marking on this product (see right) or its documentation
i
ndicates that the product must not be disposed of together with
household waste. To prevent possible harm to human health
and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to
dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local
authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.
Business users should contact the product supplier for information on how to
d
ispose of this product correctly. This product should not be mixed with other
commercial waste.
AXIS 215 PTZ User’s Manual Part No: 34088
December 2008 Revision: 2.00
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2007-2008