Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Installation Guide 2 Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution About This Document This document is intended as an addendum to the video server Administration Manual. It includes instructions for installing the Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution on your network. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Web site, as required. 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 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. Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables. 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. 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US - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Europe This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and light industry. Support 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, category, 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 · · Warning - This product contains a Lithium battery which is used to back up the real time clock. This battery lasts more than 10-15 years. Study the warning notice carefully before replacing the battery. Do not replace or remove the battery unless needed! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer's instructions. Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Installation Guide Revision 1.10 Date: October 2003 Part No: 21249 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003 Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard AXIS COMMUNICATIONS Quick User's(VCCI). If this is used Information Technology Equipment Guide of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Axis Video Server Rack will fit up to 12 rack mounted Axis Video Servers (Blade Servers). This installation guide describes the hardware installation of the Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution. The Axis Video Server Administration Manual contains instructions on the following: · Installing the Video Server · Configuring the video server · Using the video server · Troubleshooting · Updating the software · Customizing the video server 3 Hardware Inventory - AXIS Video Server Rack Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. Qty 1 5 1 2 1 1 Item Video server rack Cover plates Cover plate Connectors Power supply Power Cable Country-specific: ensure that the correct adapter is used Product Name/Title AXIS Video Server Rack Cover plate 12TE Cover plate 6TE Terminal Connectors 6p Power Supply 19" 100W Mains Cable IEC Country Part Number 0192-001 20164 20683 Europe UK US / Japan Australia 19180 19181 19182 19183 21028 1 1 Warranty Document This Document Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Installation Guide Hardware Inventory - Axis Blade Video Server Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. Qty 1 2 1 1 1 1 Item Video servers Connectors Warranty Document Disk Media Administration Manual This Document Title/Variants AXIS 2400+ Blade AXIS 2401+ Blade Terminal Connectors 14p AXIS Network Product CD AXIS Video Server Administration Manual v1.01 or later Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Installation Guide Part Number 0190-001 0191-001 20678 21028 4 Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution Axis Blade Video Server Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the Axis Blade Video Server making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located: Control Button - Using a suitably pointed object, press this button to restore the factory default settings. Power Indicator - The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there is a problem with the power source. Network Indicator - indicates the following: · Yellow - indicating network activity on a 10Mbps Ethernet network · Green - indicating network activity on a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network · Red - indicating no physical connection to the network Status Indicator - indicates the following: · Green - flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start-up and self-test routines; the indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status · Red - displays red only if there is a problem with the AXIS Video Server · Orange - flashes orange when resetting to the factory default settings P/N: XXXX-YYY-ZZ S/N: 00408C1A2B3C Product Label · P/N (part number) is the product model number. · S/N (serial number) is identical to the unit's MAC/Ethernet address. e.g. 00408c100086 = 00-40-8c-10-00-86 P/N: XXXX-YYY-ZZ S/N: 00408C1A2B3C Video In/Out: AXIS 2400+ Blade - Accommodates up to 4 separate video sources (VIDEO 1- VIDEO 4) simultaneously. Each supported video input is terminated using a coax/BNC connector. Physical connections made using RG59 75 Ohm coax video cable have a recommended maximum length of 800 feet (250 meters). AXIS 2401+ Blade - Coaxial BNC connector supporting a single video source. The physical connection is made using RG59, 75 Ohm coax video cable; with a recommended maximum length of 800 feet (250 meters). A single video loopthrough (VIDEO OUT) connected in parallel with VIDEO IN and terminated with a coax/BNC connector allows direct connection of an external monitor. Set dip switch to OFF when in use. Top and bottom screws are used to secure the blade server in the rack. Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution 5 Axis Blade Video Server Bus Connector - Physical interface to the I/O Block Connector on the rack DIP Switch(es) - A corresponding line termination switch for each of the supported video outputs (1-4 video outputs depending on the model). · All units are shipped with the line termination enabled for each supported video input; that is, with the DIP switches set to ON. (Down position) · If the AXIS Video Server is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the input termination by setting the corresponding DIP switch to OFF (Up position). Failure to do this can cause the picture quality to be impaired Dip Switch(es) Bus Connector Axis Video Server Rack DC - Power (GND) I/O Terminal Blocks Power connector DC + Power Network Connectors The I/O Terminal Block - the physical interface to a relay switch output, four digital photo-coupled inputs; providing also an RS-485 interface and an RS-232 serial connection. Network Connector - Axis blade video servers are designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet /100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connect to the network via a standard RJ 45 connector. DC + Power 12VDC Power (output) - This connector can drive the photo coupler inputs or other equipment such as an IR-sensor. A maximum current (for all pins) of 1000mA can be sourced from the DC output. Power Connector - Input power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.6A 6 Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution The I/O Terminal Block Axis Blade Video Servers connect to an I/O terminal block used for transmitting data over multi-drop communication lines: · RS-485 Pan Tilt devices · RS-232 Pan/Tilt devices · External triggering (typically associated with CCTV equipment) COM1 is internally multiplexed with the RS-485 port via the Terminal Block Connector. COM2 can also be used for connecting a modem or the AXIS 2191 Audio Module. The Axis Blade Video Servers support several Pan Tilt device drivers that are selected from the Administration Tools in the video server's internal web pages. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices. Connector Pinout The pinout for the I/O Terminal Block and the signaling details for each pin are described in the table below: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Function COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) GND COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) GND COM1 (RS-232) COM1 (RS-232) COM1 (RS-232) COM1 (RS-232) Description RI CTS RTS DSR DTR TXD RXD CD DSR RTS/DTR TXD RXD Pin 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Function RS-485-A RS-485-B N/A GND N/A RELAY GND RELAY Digital Input 4 GND for Digital Inputs Digital Input 3 Digital Input 2 GND for Digital Inputs Digital Input 1 Description Half-duplex RS-485 interface Relay Switch - electrically isolated from chassis and connectors Relay Switch - electrically isolated from chassis and connectors Photocoupled Input 4 Photocoupled Input 3 Photocoupled Input 2 Photocoupled Input 1 Notes: For compatible replacement connectors, contact http://www.phoenixcontact.com, quoting: MC1.5/14-ST-3.81 (art no 1803691) For further information, please refer to the I/O Terminal Block appendix in the AXIS 2400+/2401+ Administration Manual. Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution 7 Before connecting the video server to the rack: Please read through the instructions below before beginning the installation. 1. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the rack. Make sure that the green power indicator is lit. 2. Note the Serial number (S/N) on the front panel on the video server. You need to know this to set the IP address. Power Indicator 3. Now refer to Installing on a Network in the Axis Video Server Administration Manual supplied with the Axis Blade Video Server, k ...