Axis Communications 243SA - Manual (Page 7)

7 AXIS 243SA - Product description
Product description
The AXIS 243SA is a one-port video server including two-way audio, fully featured for
security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. It is based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2
compression chip, and can digitize one analog video source and make it available on the
network as real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and/or MPEG-4 video streams.
The AXIS 243SA is equipped with RS-232 and RS-485 ports for connecting third party PTZ
systems. The alarm input and alarm output can be used to connect various third party
devices, such as, door sensors and alarm bells.
Up to 20 viewers can access the AXIS 243SA simultaneously when using Motion JPEG and
MPEG-4 unicast. The number of simultaneous viewers can be increased by using multicast
MPEG-4. When using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to view MPEG-4 video streams, each
MPEG-4 viewer requires a separate MPEG-4 decoder license. One licence is included, and
further licenses can be purchased separately from your Axis dealer. If using other clients to
view the MPEG-4 video stream, no additional MPEG-4 decoder licenses are required.
Video can be viewed in five resolutions (up to 4CIF), and image compression is
configurable. The AXIS 243SA contains support for video motion detection, which allows
the unit to trigger activity in the video image, and advanced scheduling tools which can
also be used to trigger an event. As the AXIS 243SA is designed for use in security
systems, it is equipped with several security features, such as IP address filtering, several
user levels with passwords and HTTPS.
The AXIS 243SA has a built-in web server, providing full access to all features through the
use of a standard web browser. The built-in scripting tool allows creation of basic
applications, providing basic surveillance solutions. For advanced functionality, the Video
Server can be integrated via the use of the VAPIX®API (see www.axis.com/developer for
further information).
Front panel
The AXIS 243SA provides 1 BNC input and 1 matching loop-through output. These models
can also accommodate S-Video (Y/C) by using a Y/C to BNC cable (not included). See page
63 for more information.