Axis Communications 2460 - Manual (Page 7)

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Product Overview 7
Live Viewing - Quad or single display of live images in your browser. No other software
required.
Built-in support for PTZ Devices - Connected cameras can be controlled and positioned with
the aid of a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device. These devices are connected and controlled directly
from the AXIS 2460.
Simple Administration - Using a standard browser (Internet Explorer), all of the AXIS 2460’s
functions are configured and managed over the network, directly from its own Web pages.
There are global settings and there are individual event settings.
Security - Access can be restricted to defined users only, at three different authorization
levels, from Administrator to Viewer. Passwords ensure protection against unauthorized or
unintentional recording, playback or administration. The built-in firewall guards against
unauthorized use of the AXIS 2460.
Fully Configurable Event Settings - The AXIS 2460 makes it easy to set up events. When all of
the criteria for the event have been fulfilled, the event will begin to record. It is also
possible to configure pre-buffers and a fixed recording duration, as well as send event
notification via e-mail.
Alarm Inputs and External Devices - Up to four separate alarm devices can be used to trigger
events (recordings). The single output relay can be used to control external equipment.
Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, the AXIS 2460 includes the
physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices, such as; doorbells,
switches and alarm relays. You can even drive annunciators and other audible alarm
devices using the relay output.
Cost-effective - The AXIS 2460 provides a reliable and low-cost resource for high-quality
recordings and imaging over the network. Requires none of the hidden accessories
normally required by other imaging systems, such as expensive software, management
workstations, dedicated applications or PC frame-grabber cards.
Open Standards Environment - The AXIS 2460 supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and
other Internet-related protocols. It integrates easily into other WWW/Intranet applications
and CGI scripts. Note however, that only Internet Explorer on Windows can display live
images and recordings.
Image Updating - The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100-LX processor combined with the
revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC-1 Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing
power-synergy to deliver up to 25/30 frames/second over 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.
High Compression - The AXIS ARTPEC chip affords both an efficient and variable ratio of
JPEG image compression that can be defined by the user.