Axis 241S Video Server # 0186004
Full-featured, digital benefitsfor analog surveillance systems
The AXIS 241 Video Servers are designed for professional surveillance applications. They
provide easy integration with traditional analog systems, ensuring a smooth migration toward
an IP solution.
The AXIS 241Q and AXIS 241S Video Servers digitize analog video into crisp, real-time Motion
JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams at full frame rate for professional video surveillance and remote
monitoring.
Combining your analog camera investments with a network video solution gives you a flexible and
cost-effective solution with plenty of room for growth. With an open standard interface, the
AXIS 241 Video Servers support a large base of existing applications and integrate easily with
new ones.
The AXIS 241 offers advanced event handling with video motion detection, I/O control and alarm
notification. Pan/tilt/zoom cameras may be connected to the unit's serial port and are easily
controlled from a user interface. Security features include multiple user access levels with
password protection, IP address filtering and HTTPS encryption.
The AXIS 241Q can connect up to four analog cameras and transmit digital video from all four
channels simultaneously via an Ethernet connection. The AXIS 241S has one analog video input
and one video loop-through port for an analog monitor, in addition to an Ethernet connection.
For surveillance installations that require many AXIS 241Q/S, blade versions of the video
servers are available for use with the AXIS Rack Solution.
Features:
High quality video at 25 (PAL) or 30 (NTSC) frames per second on each channel
Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams optimize for quality and bandwidth
10 different resolutions up to 768 x 576, and 5 different compression levels
Advanced event handling includes built-in video motion detection with multiple ways of
notification via e-mail, TCP and HTTP, and video uploading via e-mail, FTP and HTTP
4 freely configurable alarm inputs and 4 outputs
9 MB pre/post alarm memory per channel
Support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, uploadable PTZ drivers
HTTP-based application programming interface (API) for integration with applications
Image customization with text, time/date and image overlay
Specifications:
Image settings
Resolutions 4CIF, 2CIFExp, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF max 768x576 (PAL) 704x480 (NTSC) min 176x144 (PAL)
160x120 (NTSC)
11/23 compression levels Motion JPEG/MPEG-4
Rotation 90º, 180º, 270º
Aspect ratio correction Yes
Overlay capabilities Time, Date, Text, Custom Image
Video streaming
Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 | Up to 25/30 (PAL/NTSC) frames per second
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth Yes
Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4) Yes
20 Simultaneous Users Unlimited with MPEG-4 multicast
Security
Multiple user access levels with password protection
IP address filtering
HTTPS (SSL encryption)
Alarm and event management
Event triggering By built-in motion detection, external I/O and timer.
Event image upload Over FTP, email and HTTP
Event notification Over TCP, email and HTTP
Pre- and post alarm buffer 36 MB (241Q) , 9 MB (241S)
Analogue composite video input (PAL/NTSC autosensing) 241S: 1 BNC input, 1 BNC output
(loop- through) | Y/C video supported with extra connector cable
Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, RJ-45
Serial port RS-232 (DB-9)
Power 9V DC - external power supply included
Terminal block 4 digital inputs | 4 transistor output | RS485/422 | Alt. input voltage
(7-20V DC/7W)
Protocols HTTP, TCP, RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP-V1-2-3, RTCP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, FTP, DHCP, UPnP, ARP,
DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS.
Note This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL
Toolkit.
CPU ETRAX 100LX 32bit
Video processing and compression ARTPEC-2
RAM 64MB (241Q), 32 MB (241S)
Flash 8 MB
Operating conditions
Temperature 5-50 ºC (41-113 ºF)
Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing)
Installation, Management And Maintenance
Interface Web-based interface for configuration and management
Support Support for configuration backup and restore
Video access from Web browser
Sequence tour Capability for up to 20 PTZ pre-sets or external video
Customizable HTML pages
EMC CE Compliant according to: EN55022/1998 Class B, EN55024/1998, EN61000-3-2:2000,
EN61000-3 3:2000 | FCC Subpart B, Class A, B | VCCI Class B | C-tick AS/NZS 3548 | Canadian
ICES-003 B by compliance with EN55022:1998 Class B
Safety EN60950 | UL and CSA (Power supply)
Dimensions 42 mm (1.7") x 140 mm (5.5") x 155 mm (6.1")
Weight 540 g (1.2 pounds) (excl. power supply)
Minimum Web browsing requirements
Processor Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD
Memory 128 MB RAM
Video Requirements AGP graphic card, Direct Draw, 32 MB RAM
Operating System Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0*, ME* or 98* (* Motion JPEG only)
Other Requirements DirectX 9.0 or later | Internet Explorer 5.x or later
System integration support Powerful API for software integration
Pan/Tilt/Zoom A wide range of PTZ units are supported
Included Accessories
Item Power supply 9 V DC
Item Connector Kit
Item User's Manual
Item MPEG-4 licenses (1 encoder, 1 decoder)
Item MPEG-4 decoder (Windows)
Accessories (not incl.)
S-VHS connector cable AXIS 241S only
Network Video Decoder AXIS 292
AXIS MPEG-4 Decoder 10 user license pack
Applications (not incl.)
AXIS Camera Station Surveillance application for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25
cameras
AXIS Camera Recorder Surveillance application for viewing and recording up to 16 cameras
AXIS Camera Explorer Basic software for viewing and manual recording
Support up to 20 simultaneous viewers (unlimited with MPEG-4 multicast)
