User manual AXIS 250S BLADE - INSTALLATION GUIDE

AXIS 250S Blade Rack Solution Installation Guide 2 About This Document This document is intended as an addendum to the video server User's 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. 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. 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. Trademark Acknowledgments - Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, 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. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc. 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 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. 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) - 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. Shielded cables should be used to ensure compliance with EMC standards. 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. Battery Replacement - The Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution 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 needs 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 manufacturer · Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 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 AXIS COMMUNICATIONS Quick User's Guide AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide The 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 250S Video Server User's Manual contains additional 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 Warranty Document Product Name/Title AXIS Video Server Rack Cover plate 12TE Cover plate 6TE Terminal Connectors 6p Power Supply 19" 100W Mains Cable IEC Europe UK US / Japan Australia Country 1 Hardware Inventory - Axis Blade Video Server Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. Qty 1 2 1 1 1 Item Video servers Connectors Warranty Document User's Manual This Document AXIS 250S User's Manual AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide Title/Variants AXIS 250S Blade Terminal Connectors 14p 4 AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide AXIS 250S Blade Video Server Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 250S Blade video server making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located: Control Button See the AXIS 250S User's Manual for information on the use of the control button. Indicators Power Green Amber Status Green Red Network Amber Green Red None Flashes amber during firmware upgrade Normal operation Flashes rapid red for a critical error Flashes for activity on a 10 Mbit/s network Flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network No network connection No connection Control Button Normal operation Flashing green or unlit for power supply failure Connectors MIC LINE VIDEO IN Microphone connector Line connector Y/C video input (S-video) Video Input (BNC) connection is made using an s-video cable connection is made using an RG59, 75 Ohm coax video cable; with a recommended maximum length of 800 feet (250 meters). P/N: XXXX-YYY-ZZ S/N: 00408C1A2B3C Top and bottom screws are used to secure the blade server in the rack Product Label S/N (serial number) is identical to the unit's MAC/Ethernet address, e.g. 00408C1A2B3C = 00-40-8C-1A-2B-3C. P/N (part number) is the product model number. AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide 5 AXIS 250S Blade 1 Switch - for selecting 75 ohm video termination (for BNC). By default set to ON. 2 Bus Connector - connected to the I/O terminal block connector at the back of the rack. 1 2 Axis Video Server Rack DC-Power (GND) Power Connector DC+Power I/O Terminal Blocks Network Connectors The I/O Terminal Block - the physical interface to a relay switch output and four digital photo-coupled inputs; also providing 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 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide 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) The Axis Blade Video Servers support several Pan/Tilt device drivers that are available from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com Connector Pinout The pinout for the I/O Terminal Block and the signaling details for each pin: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 GND RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 Description RI CTS RTS DSR DTR TXD RXD Pin 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Function RS-485 - A (non-inverting) RS-485 - B (inverting) n/a GND n/a n/a GND Transistor Output 1 Description A half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment, e g. PTZ devices 9 10 11 12 13 14 RS-232 GND n/a n/a n/a n/a CD 23 24 25 26 27 28 Digital Input 4 GND Digital Input 3 Digital Input 2 GND Digital Input 1 With a maximum load of 100mA and maximum voltage of 24V DC, this output has an open-collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to GND. If it is to be used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against any voltage transients Connect to GND to activate or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate See Digital Input 4 (above) See Digital Input 4 (above) See Digital Input 4 (above) 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 Unit Connections section in the AXIS 250S User's Manual. AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide 7 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 250S Video Server User's Manual supplied with the Axis Blade Video Server, keeping in mind the following details: · Network - connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the rack, in the position where the video server is to be connected. · Power is supplied via the Bus Connector, slide the blade video server into the slot. Make sure that the bus connector is securely connected to the I/O terminal block connector at the back of the rack. When repeating the installation procedure for each individual blade video server, simply disconnect the blade video server from the rack (i.e. do not disconnect the power cable). · Secure the video server to the rack using the screws on the front panel. The rack accommodates up to 12 individual Axis Video Servers. To comply with EMC regulations, ensure that all empty slots are covered using the supplied cover plates. AXIS 250S Video Server User's Manual The functionality of the Axis Blade Video Servers is the same as in the standalone versions. For more information on how to install and configure your video server rack on your network, please refer to the relevant sections in the AXIS 250S Video Server User's Manual available in printed format with your AXIS 250S Video Server or on the Axis Web site at www.axis.com 8 AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide Technical Specifications The following specifications are applicable for the complete Axis Rack Mounted Video Server Solution i.e. an AXIS Video Server Rack with a mounted AXIS 250S Blade Video Server. Safety Approvals - EN60950 EMC Approvals · · · · · · · EN 55 024:1998 + A1 EN 55 022:1998 + A1 (CISPR 22:1997 + A1) Class B EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1 VCCI:2002 Class B ITE (CISPR 22:1997 + A1:2000, Class B) C-tick AS/NZS 3548 FCC part 15, subpart B, Class B, demonstrated by compliance with EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997) Class B (3.3 kg). Video Server: Height: 1.2" (3.1 cm), Width: 5.1" (12.9 cm), Length: 10.0" (25.5 cm), Weight: 0.5 lb (0.23 kg) Metrics - Rack: Height: 5.2" (13.2 cm), Width: 19.0" (48.2 cm), Length: 11.8" (30.0 cm), Weight: 7.3 lb Power - Input Power: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.6A Operating Conditions - Temp: 40o to 125oF (5o to 50oC), Humidity: 20-80% RHG All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Additional Technical Details For additional technical details see the Technical Specifications section in the AXIS 250S User's Manual. The manual is available in printed format with your AXIS 250S Blade Video Server or on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com AXIS 250S Blade - Rack Solution Installation Guide Date: July 2004 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2004 Revision 1.00 Part No: 22538