Axis Communications 241Q Security Camera User Manual


 
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AXIS 241Q/241S - Pan Tilt Zoom
Installing PTZ Devices
The AXIS 241Q/241S supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a
complete list of supported devices, and to obtain the correct driver. Follow the instructions
below to install a PTZ device:
1. Using an appropriate cable, connect the device to your selected port (RS-232 or
RS-485). These ports are available via the D-Sub connector and the I/O terminal
connector, respectively. See pages 48 and 49 for more information.
2. In the setup tools, go to Setup > System Options > Ports & Devices and then
select the port (RS-232 or RS-485) to configure.
3. Select Pan Tilt Zoom from the Usage drop-down list.
4. Click Upload to install a PTZ driver.
(PTZ drivers are available from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com)
5. Click Port Options... to modify the port settings. The default values correspond to
the values specified by the PTZ driver.
6. From System Options > Ports & Devices, select the port configured for PTZ and
then select the video source to use with the device.
7. If required, click the Advanced Options button to make further settings.
Note:
Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and
HTTP specification for generic control of PTZ devices using CGI commands or a TCP/IP client. Please refer to
the Axis Website at www.axis.com for further information.