TECHNICAL NOTE

AXIS Camera Station
Upgrading from version 2 to version 3
Created: March 25, 2008 Last updated: March 25, 2008 Rev: 1.0
TECHNICAL NOTE Axis Communications Upgrade from ACS 2.xx to ACS 3.0
1 Whats new in AXIS Camera Station 3.0
AXIS Camera Station 3 is developed with an ease-of-use and intuitive handling in mind. Here is a list of new functionality: Up to 50 cameras supported for live view and recording on one server New powerful event configuration wizard Support for dual monitors and high resolution monitors Support for H.264 streaming Powerful recording search with timeline visualization and export functionality Motion detection is now using the build in camera VMD Flexible live view with hot spot functionality Digital PTZ in live view and playback Recording to network attached storage Locking of recordings
Some functionality supported by AXIS Camera Station version 2.11 is no longer available in version 3.0: Windows 2000 no longer supported Web interface is no longer available in ACS version 3 Some discontinued camera models are no longer supported o 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130 o 2400, 2401, 230, 250S o 205, 206(rev 1), 206M, 206W Motion detection in the AXIS Camera Station server replaced with more effective camera motion detection AXIS Image enhancer can not be used with ACS 3.0 and later versions Archive functionality is replaced with support for recording to network drives and flexible export functionality

2 Hardware requirements

2.1 AXIS Camera Station server minimum requirements
Intel Pentium 4, 2 Ghz or higher 1Gb Ram (2 Gb if Windows Vista) 7200 rpm Hard drives with NTFS files system 100 Mbit network adaptor Windows XP Professional SP2, Windows Vista Business or Windows 2003 Server SP2 Microsoft.NET 3.5
AXIS Camera Station Client minimum requirements
Intel Pentium 4, 2 Ghz or higher 1 Gb Ram (2 Gb if Windows Vista) 100 Mbit network adaptor
Rev: 1.1, Last updated: 31/03/2008
Windows XP Professional (SP2) or Windows Vista Business XVGA (1024x768) graphics card with 256 Mb memory and DirectX 9.0c compliant Microsoft.NET 3.5 and Microsoft Media Player 11
We recommend not to record from more that 8-10 cameras in to one hard drive (Motion-jpeg,S-ATA & 7.200 RPM) and configure AXIS Camera Station so that there always is at least 10-20% free space on the hard drives. If mpg4 recording is used, up to 15 cameras can be use for each hard drive due to the lower amount of data streamed. We have made some suggested recommendations for a 15 and 50 camera solution. The recommendations are based on recording and live viewing in full frame rate at 640x480 resolution in mpg4.
Recommendations for a 15-camera server solution
Intel DualCore processor (2 Ghz or higher) 2 GB Ram 100 Mbit network adaptor 2 x 7200 rpm Hard drives with NTFS files system Windows XP Professional SP2 or Windows Vista Business XVGA (1024x768) graphics card with 256 Mb memory and DirectX 9.0c compliant Microsoft.NET 3.5 and Microsoft Media Player 11
Recommendations for a 50-camera server solution
Intel Xeon Quad processor 2 GB Ram 1 Gbit network adaptor 4 x 7200 rpm Hard drives with NTFS files system Windows XP Professional SP2 or Windows Vista Business XVGA (1024x768) graphics card with 512 Mb memory and DirectX 9.0c compliant Microsoft.NET 3.5 and Microsoft Media Player 11
3 Upgrading from 2.xx to 3.0
Before you upgrade, please ensure that your PC meets the hardware requirements for AXIS Camera Station 3.0 and check that you license keys are current and that you have the necessary support licenses that allow you to download and install the latest versions.
AXIS Camera Station 3.0 will not upgrade from 2.xx, but simply install a new program in parallel to AXIS Camera Station 2.xx. Both the 2.xx and 3.0 versions will be able to run in parallel, although not recommended. If you for some reason want to downgrade to 2.xx, you simply uninstall AXIS Camera Station 3.0 and use the old AXIS Camera Station version. No configuration or recordings are converted from AXIS Camera Station 2.xx to 3.0. You will have to configure your cameras in 3.0 again. If you want to view recordings made before the upgrade, you have to open the 2.xx program and view the old recordings from here. When the upgrade is made, AXIS Camera Station will use the license keys from your current AXIS Camera Station 2.xx installation. If the licenses keys are not valid for upgrade the installation process will be aborted. Before installing AXIS Camera Station 3.0 please check that your drivers for network adaptors and graphics adaptors are the latest available. Before installing AXIS Camera Station 3.0 you will need to install Microsoft.NET 3.5 and Microsoft Media Player version 11. The.NET version 3.5 installation file is available on the AXIS Camera Station CD-rom, but due to license limitations we cant redistribute Windows Media Player. So if your Pc is not Internet connected, please download the Media Player from here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia and install this on the target PC before installing AXIS Camera Station. A new way of streaming live images is implemented in AXIS Camera Station 3.0 the will allow the AXIS Camera Station client to access the live images without having direct access to the cameras as in previous versions. So in version 3.0 you dont have to specify WAN IP addresses and there is no need for port forwarding made in your firewall for each individual camera. The AXIS Camera Station client will now communicate with the server on TCP port 55752 & 55753 by default. This can be changed in the server administration. If you are using the AXIS Camera Station client in version 2.11 you should now change the port 11007 to 55752 & 55753 to make the AXIS Camera Station 3.0 client work.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

AXIS Camera Station

About this Guide

This guide is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Camera Station, and is applicable for software release 3.40 and later. It covers the installation of AXIS Camera Station Server and AXIS Camera Station Client as well as instructions for using and managing the AXIS Camera Station on your network. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the products help pages.
Trademark Acknowledgments
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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 software 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/
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
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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.

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.
AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide

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Minimum recommended requirements
For best performance and stability these minimum requirements must be met. Client PC:
Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional Always use the latest service packs CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or higher, 2 GHz (Intel Corei7 recommended for larger systems) RAM: 1 GB (4 GB recommended for larger systems) Hard drive: 1 GB free memory Screen: 1024 x 768 Graphic card with DirectX 9.0c; Onboard video memory of 256 MB Use latest graphic card driver Microsoft.NET runtime environment (included in installation package)

ENGLISH

Server PC:
Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 Always use the latest service packs CPU: Intel Pentium 4, 2 GHz (Intel Xeon recommended for larger systems) RAM: 1 GB (4 GB recommended for larger systems) Microsoft.NET runtime environment (included in installation package)

Network:

100 Megabit Network (Gigabit Network recommended for larger systems)

Hard disk configuration:

At 30 fps in VGA with compression 30 up to 15 cameras per hard disk

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Overview
This document will help you install AXIS Camera Station and configure it for your Axis Network Cameras and Axis Video Encoders. A brief introduction to the functionality of the software is covered here, see the help files or the AXIS Camera Station Users Manual for a detailed description. The Users Manual is available on the CD and on www.axis.com AXIS Camera Station is a complete monitoring and recording system for use with Axis Network Cameras and Video Encoders. This installation includes AXIS Camera Station Server and Client. AXIS Camera Station Server handles the communication with the cameras while AXIS Camera Station Client provides quick and easy access to up to 50 connected and configured cameras, recordings, inputs and outputs used in the system. Multiple Clients can be connected to the same Server. A Client can be connected to multiple Servers.

Configuration

Quick links to all dialogs that allow control and configuration of all aspects of the AXIS Camera Station Client are found in the workspace Configuration. They can also be found under menu items Configuration and Options.

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Install AXIS Camera Station Software
Install AXIS Camera Station Server on a dedicated computer. Note: Visit www.axis.com to check if a new software release is available. Always use the latest version to ensure that your installation has the latest functionality and improvements. 1. Insert the CD in the CD drive. If the installation CD does not auto-start, click autorun.exe in the CDs root folder. 2. From the CDs interface, click Software and then AXIS Camera Station 3. Select the preferred language to install.
Note: You may be prompted to:
install.NET Framework. Simply follow the Installation Wizards instructions update the computers graphics card driver. For information on how to do this, see the AXIS Camera Station Users Manual or help files
4. Next, you will be asked where you wish to install the program. If nothing is specified the program is installed in C:\Program Files\Axis Communications\AXIS Camera Station 3 5. Select components to install. Full installation includes AXIS Camera Station Client and Server. If you have already installed AXIS Camera Station Server on another computer you may choose to install only AXIS Camera Station Client. Firewall - AXIS Camera Station Server accepts incoming network requests from AXIS Camera Station Clients that can be located outside of your local network. If your computer has a firewall installed it must be configured to allow incoming network requests. See the chapter Network & Security Configuration in AXIS Camera Station Users Manual. 6. Click your way through the Installation Wizard.

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Network Configuration
AXIS Camera Station can record and play back video from cameras that are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) or to a WAN (Wide Area Network). Depending on your installation, follow the instructions under Network & Security Configuration in AXIS Camera Station Users Manual.
Connect AXIS Camera Station Client
To connect AXIS Camera Station Client to a Server, from the Start menu, click AXIS Camera Station 3 > AXIS Camera Station Client or click on the AXIS Camera Station Client icon on your desktop.
Installed on the same computer
To log onto the AXIS Camera Station Server installed on the same computer as your AXIS Camera Station Client: 1. Check Local server. 2. Click Connect. The Credentials dialog opens. 3. Check Log on as current user or enter your User name and Password. 4. Click OK.
Installed on another computer
To log onto an AXIS Camera Station Server that is installed on another computer than your AXIS Camera Station Client. 1. Check Remote server and enter the address or hostname of the AXIS Camera Station Server you want to connect to. 2. Click Connect. The Credentials dialog opens.

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3. Check Log on as current user or enter your User name and Password. 4. Click OK. Note: If the server is configured to accept clients on a different port than the default port 55752, enter the address followed by the port number. For example, 192.168.0.5:46001 For more information click Help or see AXIS Camera Station Users manual.
Configure Client Proxy Settings
If AXIS Camera Station Client and AXIS Camera Station Server are separated by a proxy server, the client proxy settings need to be configured: 1. Open AXIS Camera Station Client. Click Cancel in the Connect to dialog to open the client without connecting to a server 2. Select File > Client Proxy Settings and enter the proxy settings. Click Help for more information. ENGLISH
AXIS Camera Station Activation
The first time you start AXIS Camera Station you will be asked to register your license. The License Key can be used for only one current installation. Once registered it cannot be used again. The License Key is your proof of purchase, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Licenses

A base license is required to run AXIS Camera Station and allows for 4 or 10 video channels to be used with the program. Upgrade licenses for additional video channels can be installed under Options > Licenses, see AXIS Camera Station Users Manual for more information. There are three licenses available for purchase at your local Axis reseller: Base license - For 4 or 10 video channels. Includes one year free support and software upgrades. Upgrade license - For additional video channels. Support license - One year support and software upgrades.

Licenses and the time period remaining are displayed under Options > Licenses. MyAxis (www.axis.com/reg/) also shows your registered licenses and activation dates.

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Internet connection: Register automatically
If AXIS Camera Station is installed on a computer with Internet access you can register automatically. Your license information is sent directly to the Axis Web server. 1. Select Licensed Version and click on the OK button.
2. Select the option The server is connected to the Internet and fill in the requested information. The License Key is found on the inside of the AXIS Camera Station CD casing. Click Register.
3. Your license information will be sent to Axis Communications and your software will be activated automatically. 4. You can now start using AXIS Camera Station.

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No Internet connection:

Register manually

If AXIS Camera Station is installed on a computer without (or with low-speed) access to the Internet, you can acquire the Access code that is needed to activate the software from the Axis Web site and enter it manually. 1. Select Licensed Version and click on the OK button
ENGLISH 2. Select the option The server is not connected to the Internet and enter the License Key. 3. Click Activate.

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4. A dialog opens with the Server ID, make a note of it. You will need the Server ID when filling in information on the Internet form to receive an Access code.
5. Click Activate Later. You can now use AXIS Camera Station in grace mode for 5 days.
Activate licenses in Grace mode
During the grace period you can receive the Access code by using any computer with Internet access. Browse to http://www.axis.com/techsup/acs, fill in the requested information and click Submit. You will be given an access code. 1. When you have received the access code, select Yes to the License Registration prompt when starting up AXIS Camera Station.

AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide 2. Click the Grace activation button in the Licenses dialog.

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3. Enter your Access code. License Key and Server ID are filled in automatically.

4. Click Activate Now.

Register License from 30-day Demo or AXIS Camera Station One
If you are currently running the Demo version or AXIS Camera Station One and wish to switch to the full version of AXIS Camera Station, you can register your license by selecting Options > Licenses from the main menu. Follow the instructions for Internet connection: Register automatically described on page 8 or No Internet connection: Register manually described on page 9.

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Configure AXIS Camera Station
For easy navigation AXIS Camera Station is divided into workspaces; Live view, Recordings, Camera Management, Logs and Configuration. Live view - Provides a single interface to organize and monitor Axis network cameras and video encoders on your network Recordings - Search, playback and export recordings from one or many cameras in a desired time interval with timeline visualization Camera Management Manage firmware upgrades, configure IP addresses, passwords and date & time settings of one or multiple devices Logs - Alarm, event and audit logs for an instant overview of the system Configuration - has a collection of all the important links to add cameras, set up recording settings, user permissions, event configuration and more
When AXIS Camera Station is started for the first time it automatically adds Axis cameras and video encoders it finds on your network. If there are more cameras on your network than you have a license for, the Add/Edit Camera dialog will open automatically. For more information see the AXIS Camera Station Help or the Users Manual.

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AXIS Camera Station User Interface
View Groups Workspaces Toolbar
Audio & PTZ controls Alarm & Task tabs
AXIS Camera Station Installation Guide Rev. 8.0 Copyright Axis Communications AB, 2004-2010
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