AXIS Camera Station Video Management Software User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- AXIS
Table of Contents
AXIS Camera Station Feature Guide
User Manual
Introduction
This document is based on the following versions:
- AXIS Camera Station 5.41
- AXIS Camera Station mobile app for Android
- AXIS Camera Station mobile app for iOS
AXIS Camera Station video management software puts efficient surveillance at
your fingertips with an intuitive interface that’s easy to operate – even for
the occasional user. In this guide, you will find a summary of the useful
features and functions.
The AXIS Camera Station video management software is at the core of this Axis
end-to-end solution. The complete solution is comprised of:
- AXIS Camera Station server software : handles all communication with cameras, video encoders and auxiliary devices in the system. The number of devices that each server can communicate with is typically limited by the total bandwidth available.
- AXIS Camera Station client software: provides access to recordings, live video, logs and configuration. The client can be installed on any computer enabling remote viewing and control from anywhere on the Internet or corporate network.
- AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry: inbuilt within AXIS Camera Station software and provides access control functionality when the AXIS A1601 door controllers are added.
- AXIS Camera Station Network Recorders: With an Axis Network Video Recorder you get an easy-to-install and reliable solution perfectly adapted to Axis wide range of network products. The recorders are preloaded with all necessary software including video management software licenses.
- Mobile viewing app for AXIS Camera Station: provides access to recordings and live video on multiple systems. The app can be installed on Android and iOS devices, and enable remote viewing from other locations.
- Axis Secure Remote Access: Axis Secure Remote Access simplifies the installation of remote access to surveillance systems.
- AXIS Camera Station Integrator suite: A set of tools to help integrators design, deploy and maintain AXIS Camera Station solutions, these tools include AXIS Site Designer, AXIS Installation Verifier and AXIS Camera Station System Health Monitoring.
General client operation
Functionality
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Description
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Tabs for easy selection| Makes it possible to create a customized workspace
with instant access to views and cameras. Easily move between the resources
depending upon the task.
Drag and drop selection (including multiple selections)| Fast and intuitive
operation. Easily create customized views on the fly.
Multi-monitor support| Enables an even better overview and operation. The
operator can have different monitors for different functionality, such as
viewing recordings and live view simultaneously.
Online and offline help| Updated help information when you need it. The help
is sensitive to the page you are viewing to enable a quick understanding of
the function.
User-defined action buttons| Allows you to define various actions and make
them available in your workspace such as playing an audio message from an Axis
audio device.
On-screen controls for extra camera features| Makes it possible to access
certain Axis camera features such as starting wipers, initiating AXIS Speed
Dry, etc.
Joystick integration (AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board)| For easy
and precise control Pan Tilt Zoom cameras.
Web pages for simple integration and display| Allows you to integrate with an
external system, all that is needed is a web presence. This can be used for
the presentation of Switch interfaces, People counting statistics, even
weather reports, and more.
Programmable hotkeys| Makes it possible for the advanced operator to trigger a
function such as instantly displaying a specific view, taking a snapshot, etc.
Logs| Makes it possible to track who did what and system events in a certain
timeframe.
Filter and search logs| It is possible to search the content within the logs
and filter for specific log types (alarms, audits, and/or events).
Operator selectable video stream profiles (low, medium, high)| Useful for low
bandwidth connections and to optimize operator experience.
Stream information (frame rate/ bitrate etc.) for diagnostics| Instant
information about live-view performance such as bandwidth, frame rate, and
resolution.
Software customization
Functionality
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Description
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Adaption of user interface| Three color themes to meet a range of operator
environments and preferences (light, classic and dark).
Action buttons| Easily create action buttons in live view for the control of
device functionality as well as external systems. Examples are to control
illumination, trigger an audio message, arm/disarm alarm panels or open a
barrier.
Create interactive maps| Import a map of your site to get an interactive
overview for easy navigation. Place devices on a map, add cameras with
thumbnail views, speakers with the ability to trigger audio clips, doors icon
which reflects status, and action buttons that can trigger event setup in
action rules.
Software integration with other systems| Application Program Interface – Open
API for software integration, including VAPIX®.
Viewing and video
Functionality
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Description
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Synchronized live video from different servers| Get the full overview by
viewing live video from different servers and or sites simultaneously.
UltraHD 4K| Support for high-resolution cameras for clear identification of
incidents (requires appropriate client and display).
360 dewarping in life and playback| Allows operators to get a complete scene
overview without blind spots.
Axis Corridor format (9:16)| This makes it possible to optimize the monitoring
of tall wide scenes such as aisles and corridors.
Multi-sensor stitching| Presents multiple camera sensors camera streams as one
single joined view.
PTZ control including pre-set positions and autofocus| Allows you to follow
and track moving objects and focus on details of interest. Preset positions
can also be used when an alarm is activated to automatically observe the area
of interest.
PTZ Autotracking| Via the Autotracking ACAP, the AXIS PTZ will automatically
track selected objects identified by the camera or when an object enters a
predefined zone.
User-defined digital presets| Allows you to add digital preset positions of
areas of interest.
User-defined multi-view displays| Flexible customization of your views,
combine maps, web pages, cameras, and more.
User-defined video sequences| Create virtual guard tours to automatically
overview your site.
Flexible Maps with camera preview| Quick overview of the entire site with
instant navigation and access to camera views.
Hot spot view| One frame can be set as a hotspot that automatically loads the
view from another frame or map when clicking in that frame. Hotspots can be
useful for asymmetric split views with one large and several small frames. The
largest frame is typically defined as the hotspot.
Receive live and recording alerts| Allows the user to right-click on a tab and
associate it with alerts. By doing so alarm actions will not interfere with
the user’s current view.
Manual recording| Enables an operator to manually trigger a recording by
clicking an icon in the live view.
Instant playback| Easily jump from live view back in time a few seconds to
immediately investigate something seen in the live view.
Snapshot still images from life| Allows you to easily save and share still
images from cameras and maps with others.
Audio
Functionality
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Description
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Live audio from a microphone connected to a camera| Allows you to listen in on
live view scenes and get both video and audio recordings.
Live talk to a speaker| Allows you to speak live to deter intruders or inform
and communicate with staff and customers.
Action buttons to trigger stored messages| Possibility to play pre-recorded
messages to deter intruders or inform staff and customers.
Alarms can be used to trigger stored messages| Use alarms from actions and or
ACAP’s (AXIS Camera Application Platform) to automatically trigger pre-
recorded messages such as “intruder detected”.
Speaker icons on maps can trigger stored messages| Trigger any of the messages
stored on a camera by using the speaker placed on a map.
Push-to-talk audio| Push-to-talk can be enabled for all Axis cameras
supporting half-duplex audio.
Listen to this source only| When monitoring multiple channels of video and
audio all other sources are muted at a click of a button.
Recording playback
Functionality
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Description
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Multiview synchronized playback| Get a full overview of an incident by
investigating multiple cameras simultaneously.
Synchronized playback from different servers| Get a full overview of an
incident by investigating playback views from different servers and or sites
simultaneously.
Video Scrubbing| A quick investigation of recorded video by dragging the
timeline forward and backward.
Fast play (up to x64)| Allows you to quickly analyze the video and find the
section that is of interest.
Frame advance| Possibility to investigate details frame by frame.
Smart search with results shown as thumbnails| Define a boundary box in the
scene of interest and define the time frame (e.g. what happened at the
entrance between 7-9 pm). All incidents taking place will be instantly
presented as thumbnails.
Snapshot still images from playback| Allows you to easily share images with
others.
Bookmarks with notes| Facilitates investigation by marking videos for easy
retrieval at a later date and building cases for export.
Lock recording from being overwritten| Secures video from being overwritten in
its original form on the server if required.
Color-coded timeline with filter| Clear color coding of different types of
recordings and events and filter makes it easy to locate incidents of
interest.
Calendar selection| Easily search within specific times and dates to quickly
find videos of interest.
Failover recording from SD card| If contact with a server is lost, the video
will be saved on a camera’s SD card. When contact with the server is re-
established video will automatically be uploaded to the server.
Smart Search 2.0 (Preview)| Advanced filters are used to search recorded
footage. Search for vehicles or people, the filter further by color, tripwire,
area, and ability to filter out fast and small objects.
Background processing for Smart Search 2.0 (Preview)| Enables faster
performance by continually processing video in the background without
affecting system performance. Can be enabled on camera by camera basis.
Recordings and events
Functionality|
Description
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Recording can be configured as continuous and motion| Makes it possible to set
recording mode for each camera as well as alarm triggered.
Pre and post buffer for motion detection recordings| The Pre-alarm buffer
allows you to record video of what occurred prior to a detected event and the
Post alarm is the time to record after a detected event. This can ensure you
obtain all the relevant information.
Ability to configure free shape “include” area and multiple exclude areas for
Motion detection Makes it possible to increase VMD performance and reduce
false alarms.| Makes it possible to increase VMD performance and reduce false
alarms.
Motion detection has a short-lived object, small object, and swaying object
filters| Makes it possible to reduce false alarm triggers by excluding certain
objects.
Active alarm handling
Functionality
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Description
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Alarm alerts / notifications| Alarms are sent to users connected to the
server.
Alarm view| Automatically switch to the video view associated with the alarm.
Support for alarm acknow ledgments| Alarms are high-lighted until acknowledged
by the operator.
Support for alarm procedures| Possibility to write instructions to explain
what actions to take presented with a specific alarm.
Video export
Functionality
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Description
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Right-click events to select a video for export| Selection is made simple.
Right-click an event and choose export.
Markers to select the video for export| Specify the start and end of export by
the use of markers. The video shown will reflect the marker, removing the need
to specify the exact time the event occurred – drag the marker and view the
video.
Multiple cameras and recorded sequences can be added to export| Different
cameras and recordings from different times can all be combined in the export
to create a complete overview of the incident.
Notes can be added to video sequences| Makes it possible to describe details
of the incident that may not be obvious to the recipient.
Digital signature| Increase the evidential value of exported material. The
digital signature can be used to verify that the video is untampered since the
time of export.
Create a playlist and include Axis File Player| Makes it easy for third-party
recipients to view exported material including synchronized playback (up to
four cameras) and presentation of notes and bookmarks.
Password protection zip export| Safeguard that your exported case can be
transferred to the recipient in a secure way.
Incident report| Management of case information including video stills and
text descriptions. The incident report will be created on a network location
which can then have restricted access thus limiting the access to the exported
video.
Video Redaction| Mask video before exporting to protect third-party privacy.
Pixelated boxes are easily applied to the video to obscure individuals and
object identity without the need for additional software or services.
Automatic export to archive video| Scheduled export of recorded video for
long-term backup storage.
Exported video formats| Multiple video formats can be exported as ASF, MP4,
and MKV.
Axis File player| Included as default when exporting video for third-party’s
without the need for installing additional software for playback.
User management
Functionality
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Description
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User profiles| Individually define a user’s rights to access certain devices
and their functionality.
Support for Microsoft Active directory| Microsoft Active Directory can be used
to facilitate the administration of users, groups, and device access rights.
Support for user groups| Possibility to define access right on a group level,
three default user profiles:
• Administrator: Full access to all functionality and all cameras and
devices.
• Operator: Full access to all functionality except Configuration tab,
Device management page, and Audit log. Full access to cameras and I/O ports.
Access to playback and recording export can be restricted
• Viewer: Access to live video from cameras and access to I/O ports.
Mechanical PTZ Priority| When two users with different priorities try to
control the PTZ camera at the same time, the user with the highest priority
will block the other user.
Multi-site management
Functionality
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Description
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Clients can connect to multiple servers simultaneously| Connect to several
servers to have a complete overview of larger premises or even multi-site
installations.
Server lists| You can group servers and locations in a server list. If you
have multiple sites or servers this function makes it easy to access and
connect to them.
Aggregated views| Camera lives and recorded views may be combined from
multiple sites/servers. An example would be to view all entrance doors of the
stores of a retail chain.
Axis Secure Remote Access| Simplifies access to remote surveillance systems.
Once enabled it removes the need for manual port-forwarding and router
configurations. The technology uses multiple levels of authentication to
establish secure, encrypted communication between a client and the
surveillance system.
Administration| An administrator can connect to multiple sites/servers and
configure devices and settings.
Scalability
Functionality
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Description
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Scale up to larger systems by adding servers| Grow the number of cameras and
performance by adding more servers. It is easy to configure the clients to
view both recorded and live video from multiple servers.
Storage
Functionality|
Description
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Multiple storage locations can be allocated| It is easy to add additional
direct-attached and local network storage and allocate to cameras. Cameras can
be allocated to different storage locations if desired.
Zip stream| Zip stream profiles can be applied to reduce storage requirements
whilst maintaining forensic details.
Individual retention times can be applied to each camera| To manage video
storage time and comply with regulations, individual desired retention times
can be set for each camera.
Average bitrate| Average bitrate is a sophisticated method of controlling
bitrate. Video compression will be adapted to ensure retention time
requirements are always met.
Failover recording by adding an SD card to the camera (auto transfer on
connection resume)| Makes it possible to create redundancy and record to SD
card within the camera if the connection to the recording server is lost. The
recording will be uploaded to the server once the connection is regained.
Axis Validated Storage solutions| Axis supplies a range of network video
recorders. These include the AXIS S22 appliances with built-in POE switches
and the AXIS S11 recorder series which meet higher demands as they can include
RAID and redundant PSU’s.
Mobile app for iOS and Android
Note
Functionality can vary slightly between operating systems.
Functionality
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Description
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View live and recorded video| Connect to a selected server and view video from
anywhere.
Video Scrubbing| A quick investigation of recorded video by dragging the
timeline forward and backward.
Fast play (up to x8) and slow play (0.25)| Allows you to quickly analyze the
video and find the section that is of interest.
Frame advance| Possibility to investigate details both forward and backward
frame by frame.
Color-coded timeline with filter| Clear color coding of different types of
recordings and events and filter makes it easy to locate incidents of
interest.
Calendar selection| Easily search within specific times and dates to quickly
find videos of interest.
Video encoding| Support for H.264 and H.265 video encoding.
Multi-view of life from a single server| View multiple cameras to overview a
site.
Server list| Easy overview of all servers/sites in the system.
Export video| Instantly share video with third-party.
Snapshot stills| Instantly share still images with third parties.
PTZ control including pre-sets| Control PTZ to follow moving objects.
360 Panoramic Dewarp| Dewar 360 panoramic videos in both live and playback.
Audio (listen)| Allows you to listen in on live view scenes.
Audio (talk)| Allows you to talk to a speaker associated with a camera.
Axis Door Station Integration| Two-way audio communication and live video
image of the caller. A door connected to the door station can also be opened
from the app.
Mobile alarm notifications| Receive alarm notifications on your mobile device.
The alarm notification has to be configured with action rules of the AXIS
Camera Station server and requires connection via Secure Remote Access.
Action button| Action buttons are presented in the app to control external
equipment such as illumination, trigger audio messages, and open or close
shutters or barriers.
Axis Secure Remote Access| Simplifies access to remote surveillance systems.
Once enabled it removes the need of manual port-forwarding and router
configurations. The technology uses multiple levels of authentication to
establish secure, encrypted communication between a client and the
surveillance system.
Action rules and integration
Action rules
Functionality|
Description
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Action rule engine| Enables triggers and actions to be defined to build more
complex and tailored solutions. For example, activation of a tripwire from
AXIS Fence Guard ACAP could then action the recording of video from certain
cameras, move a PTZ to a specific preset, trigger an audio message on a
speaker and
trigger an output to turn on some lights and alert an operator.
Various triggers| Triggers define when a rule should be activated. The
following triggers are available: AXIS Motion Detection, Active Tampering
Alarm, AXIS Cross Line Detection, System Event and Error, Input and Output,
Device Event, Action Button, Access Control Event, and External HTTPS.
Various actions| One rule can have multiple actions. When the rule is
activated, all actions are performed. The following actions are available:
Record, Raise Alarm, Send Email, Live View, Set Output, Send HTTP
Notification, Send mobile notification, and AXIS Entry Manager.
Integration with other Axis IP products
Functionality
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Description
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360 dewarping in living, playback, and export (AXIS XXXX-P Models)| Allows
operators to get a complete scene overview without blind spots even in
exported video via the AXIS File Player.
AXIS Multi-sensor stitching (AXIS P3807-PvE)| Presents multiple camera sensors
camera streams as one single joined view.
AXIS Q2901| The Axis temperature monitoring cameras allow alarms to be created
when an object reaches a maximum temperature.
AXIS Door Stations and Video Intercoms (AXIS A8004 / A8501 / A8207 /
I8016-LVE)| Answer/ decline / ignore calls, audio and visual communication,
and open contact for opening door. Features include:
– Preview window showing live video of the caller.
– Multiple calls will stack.
– If AXIS Camera Station is minimized, calls will still be shown.
– Record video and audio of person entering including pre and post time.
– Answer calls and open doors from the Axis mobile app.
– “Speak” functionality can be enabled to enable communication to the door
station with a call being initiated.
Inputs and Outputs (AXIS A9161 / A9188)| Tightly integrated with the AXIS
Camera Station action rule engine to enable the creation of tailored
solutions.
– Inputs such as panic buttons and other sources such as PIR’s, alarms, and
door contacts can easily be connected to a system.
– Outputs can be used to control other equipment such as barriers, shutters,
and lights.
Audio (AXIS C3003 / C1004 / C8033)| Enhance your surveillance system with
audio:
– Speakers can be associated with a camera to enable viewing and live talking
to the site.- Pre-recorded messages such as “wrong direction”, “intruder
detected” etc. can be manually triggered from action buttons and automatically
triggered from alarms and analytics.
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Axis Decoder (AXIS T8705)| Enables video and split views to be displayed on
monitors across the network to keep an eye on customer areas, manufacturing
processes etc. without the need for a client.
It is also possible to select multiple cameras or views and send them to a
decoder connected to the server.
Radar display and alarm triggers AXIS D2050-VE| Live view of radar to
visualize the movements of an intruder. Integration via the action rule engine
enables more advanced solutions to be configured.
AXIS A1001 with AXIS Entry Manager| Simple access control functionality can be
added:
– Trigger actions in AXIS Camera Station such as recording a person entering a
building.
– Integration with an action rule engine to create advanced alerting such as
alarming on the door forced, door held open, and tamper alarms.
– Action buttons to unlock and lock doors.
– The web page of AXIS Entry Manager used for the management of doors and
cardholders can also be displayed and operated within AXIS Camera Station.
AXIS A1601 with AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry| Unified access control
features using AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry. See section 15 for details.
AXIS S22XX Network Switch| Configure and manage the AXIS S22XX network switch
within the configuration of the AXIS Camera Station. This includes port and
POE management.
AXIS Body worn solutions| Mobile video footage from guards and employees in
vulnerable situations can be incorporated into the surveillance solution. Once
uploaded the footage behaves exactly as one of the permanently connected
cameras.
AXIS Body Worn Assistant mobile app| Notes and categories added in the AXIS
Body Worn Assistant mobile app are displayed in the AXIS Body Worn metadata
list in AXIS Camera Station’s recording view.
AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP| License plates captured by cameras using the
AXIS License Plate Verifier ACAP can be viewed in the AXIS Camera Station Data
search tab.
AXIS Autotracking 2.0 ACAP| The Axis PTZ running the Autotracking ACAP will
automatically track selected objects identified by the camera or when an
object enters a predefined zone.
Other ACAPs installed on the camera| Axis edge-based analytics can be added to
cameras to increase operator efficiency and to meet specific requirements for
example:
– Axis provides ACAPS such as AXIS Guard Suite, AXIS perimeter Defender, AXIS
Live Privacy Shield.
– ACAPs are also available from partners to enable a wide range of enhanced
functionality such as audio analytics and more.
Running analytics on the camera removes the required for a central server and
simplifies scalability.
Integration of third-party products
Functionality
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Description
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ONVIF| AXIS Camera Station support on if Profile S conformant third- party
devices that have been verified through
AXIS Camera Station Device Compatibility Tool. AXIS Camera Station 5 and above
supports third-party devices according to definitions in the IEC62676-2-3
standard. Note: One Universal license per video stream is required.
Ability to add RTSP and HTTP video streams| Possibility to add video streams
directly to AXIS Camera Station for live view and recordings.
Note: One Universal license per video stream is required.
API| AXIS Camera Station API offers functionalities such as System information
and configuration, Camera capabilities, Snapshot, Live view, Recordings from
specified cameras, interval and range, Playback, PTZ, Action Buttons, Get
Event Logs, Audio transmission, Support for third party devices.
AXIS Camera Station API documentation is available on request by members of
the Axis ADP program.
External data| Using the API, data from third-party systems such as Licence
Plates, Elect
Integrator functionality
ronic Point of Sale (cash registers), and similar systems can be saved and
presented into AXIS Camera Station. This data can also be associated with
video recordings and interrogated using the data search.
Currently only applicable for the following Axis product – AXIS Camera Station
Secure Entry.
Data search| The possibility to filter data entries by date and time and free text from external data sources.
Device configuration
Functionality
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Description
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Design and specify a solution based upon AXIS Camera Station using AXIS Site
Designer| The tool includes a camera, accessory, and recorder selectors as
well as a built-in storage calculation. The tool also provides a bill of
material, installation notes, quotations with prices, and an auto-
configuration file.
Auto-configuration from AXIS Site Designer| Save installation time and
eliminate mistakes by exporting configurations made in AXIS Site Designer to
AXIS Camera Station (configuration generated in AXIS Site Designer can be sent
via email or downloaded to a USB).
Installation notes from AXIS Site Designer| Save installation time and
eliminate mistakes by transferring installation notes made in AXIS Site
Designer (pdf sent by mail or downloaded to a USB).
Auto-discovery of devices| Automatic discovery of devices connected to the
network (even without the configuration of IP addresses).
Automatic View creation| Once cameras are added views are automatically
created for quick navigation. These can then be adjusted to the customer’s
requirements.
Simultaneous configuration of multiple camera settings from multiple servers|
Facilitates configuration when installing several cameras with the same
configurations such as recording profile.
Image configuration| Adjust camera image including brightness, color, WDR
rotation, and mirroring.
PTZ pre-sets can be added and saved| Makes it possible to quickly move and
zoom to a specific area of interest such as garage entrance to easily capture
a license plate.
Cameras and other Axis devices such as audio, IO, door station, etc. can be
added to the system| Easy to expand the system with extra functionality with
different devices to meet customer requirements.
External data sources| External data sources (for instance door activities)
can be associated with a camera view. This then associates recordings with the
data when using the Data search tab.
Remote access to a device web page (Beta)| Access all the connected devices
features via the devices web interface. This gives access to advanced
functionality and enables efficient configuration when accessing remotely.
**Management of devices**
Functionality
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Description
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Assign IP Address (Fixed/DHCP)| Makes it possible to assign IP Addresses
automatically from a DHCP server or assigned from an IP address range.
Add users and Set passwords| Support for Microsoft Windows Active Directory
makes it possible to easily add users to the system.
Password Randomization| Automatically generate a secure password on a device.
This password is generated at the maximum length supported by the selected
device(s).
Firmware upgrades| The system can automatically check for new device firmware
upgrades; Firmware can be upgraded in parallel or in a sequence.
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The administrator informed of new firmware when starting client| Makes it
possible for the Administrator to decide if firmware should be updated or not.
Install camera application (ACAP)| A camera application is software that can
be uploaded to and installed on Axis network video products to add
functionality to the device, for example, detection, recognition, tracking, or
counting capabilities. The ACAP is installed directly from AXIS Camera Station
or downloaded from the Axis web page or vendor’s web page.
Save configuration file| Multiple devices can be configured at the same time
by copying device settings from one device, or by applying a configuration
file.
Set time and date| The date and time settings for your Axis devices can be
synchronized with the server computer time, with an NTP server, or set
manually.
Restart the device and restore factory default| Restart devices or restore
devices to reset most settings, including the password, to their factory
default values. The following settings are not reset boot protocol (DHCP or
static), static IP address, default router, subnet mask, and system time.
Multiple device Management| Possibility to perform batch upgrades and
configurations of connected devices.
Manage devices from multiple servers| Possibility to perform batch upgrades
and configurations of connected devices from different servers.
HTTP| Securely connect to devices using HTTPS. AXIS Camera Station can also
configure a Certificate Authority.
Reporting and verification
Functionality
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Description
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Axis Installation verifier (Tests the system integrity and produces reports
for service and handover)| This unique function stress tests the system high
lighting any issues. The tool automatically produces useful documentation for
integrators which can be used for handover and service documentation.
Client and server configuration sheets (Documents all client and server
settings)| Possibility to automatically create handover documentation
containing all system configurations.
System report| This can be used by technical support to simplify the
troubleshooting of issues.
System Health Monitoring| Provides an overview of the system including the
recording hardware. Storage information is provided including details
associated with retention. Notifications are generated if a device or if the
system goes offline and emails can be sent. Multiple systems on the network
can be monitored to ensure the system is performing as expected.
Unified access control
AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry is part of the AXIS Camera Station software
and provides a unified solution combining both surveillance and access control
functionality. No extra software modules are required, simply add AXIS A1601
Network Door Controllers to the system (each door controller requires a core
license) and all of the functionality is available.
Access control configuration
Functionality|
Description
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Encryption between controller and reader| OSDP Secure Channel support encrypts
the data between AXIS A4020-E-readers and the AXIS A1601 controller.
Door and zone configuration| This feature provides the possibility to
configure a door installation in AXIS Camera Station linking it to the correct
hardware peripherals and combining doors into zones.
IP Reader| It is possible to add the AXIS A8207-VE (Video intercom and access
control reader) to the system as an IP Reader.
Pin chart of configured AXIS A1601| After the doors have been configured, a
color-coded pin chart can be viewed and printed which can be used to assist
installers when installing the hardware on-site.
Identification profiles for doors in the system| Identification profiles
define the manner of identification required at a door and can be combined
with scheduling. For instance, requiring card and pin at night and only card
in the daytime.
Customizable PIN length| Set the number of digits (1-24) in the system for PIN
(Personal Identification Number) that accompanies a card for cardholder
validation.
Card formatting| Add a possibility to define card formats in the system
providing an easy translation from data received from any card reader and data
to be validated in an access control setup. These can be deployed system-wide
or on individual readers.
Copying of preconfigured door configurations| You can copy a door controller’s
configuration and apply it to another. This saves time and eliminates
configuration mistakes.
Access control management
Functionality
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Description
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Cardholder management| In the Access management tab, you can create
cardholders, give them multiple credentials (up to 5) such as cards and PIN
codes, and associate a photo. Custom fields in the cardholder profile are
provided for additional information.
Duress PIN| A duress pin can be associated with a cardholder. When this PIN is
entered the door will open and an additional alarm alert will be generated and
presented to the system operators.
Create cardholder photo| As well as importing a photo to associate, you can
take a photo using a PC webcam.
Cardholder groups| Cardholders can be combined into cardholder groups such as
staff, management or cleaners for easy and scalable management.
Access rules| An access rule defines when someone has access to where.
Combining a schedule with a cardholder, or group of cardholders with doors
and/or zones.
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Unlocking schedules including First person in| Applying an unlocking schedule
on a door unlocks the door while the schedule is active. Adding the First
person in the flag enables the unlocking schedule only if someone has first
entered the door.
A manual door and zone control| Manual door actions like Access, Unlock, Lock,
and Lockdown can be sent to an individual or multiple doors and zones.
Import and Export of cardholder information| Cardholder information from an
existing access control database can be imported via a CSV file. This
simplifies the migration from one system to another.
The system can also be restored from the last point in time export was
created.
Configuration reports| Add a possibility to export configuration reports in
CSV format.
Door dashboard
The door dashboard provides live information and control of the associated
door. The door dashboard can be used within split views just like cameras
within AXIS Camera Station.
| Functionality | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time visual verification of door activity | The activity at the door is |
displayed together with the relevant cardholder photo for easy real-time
verification. The last event is shown constantly.
Live door status| The current status of the door monitor and lock is
displayed. Door forced open and Door open-too-long alarms will be displayed in
real-time when viewing the door dashboard.
Bookmarked transactions| An operator can bookmark an individual entry for easy
investigation.
A manual door and zone control| Manual door actions like Access, Unlock, Lock,
and Lockdown can be sent to the associated door.
Data search tab
Functionality|
Description
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Filter on date and time and free text linked with video| The possibility to
filter access control events combined with video recordings.
Event markers| Event markers are displayed on the recording timeline to aid
investigations.
Export data| Export the data contained within the search to a text file.
Hardware overview (AXIS A1601 Network Door Controller)
AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry is only compatible with AXIS A1601 Network
Door Controller. More details of the hardware can be found in the datasheet.
Functionality|
Description
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Secure Entry Firmware track| The unified solution only supports A1601 Network
Door Controllers on the Secure Entry Firmware track.
Autonomous configuration| The controllers are configured autonomously to
function regardless of AXIS Camera Station Server being online.
Number of doors| Each AXIS A1601 Network Door Controller can control up to two
doors (depending upon the requirement).
A maximum of 128 doors can be used and is dependent upon the AXIS Camera Station server hardware.
Readers| Up to 2 readers, RS485 (OSDP)/Wiegand
Additional information
- **** AXIS Camera Station landing page: overview information and link to free 30-day trial
- AXIS Camera Station S22 Appliance Series: all-in-one recorders with integrated switch
- AXIS Camera Station S11 Recorder Series: out of the box ready recording solutions
- AXIS Camera Station Desktop Terminals
- AXIS Camera Station Help Center: Helps to find the right information about AXIS Camera Station and how to build end-to-end Includes the relevant online manuals.
- AXIS Camera Station Mobile Application
- AXIS Camera Station tutorial videos: Library of videos to show features and
- AXIS Camera Station release reviews
User Manual
AXIS Camera Station Feature Guide
Date: December 2021
© Axis Communications AB, 2019
Ver. M13.2
Part No. T10145623
Date: December 2021
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