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Key features include:
> Simultaneous viewing and recording of live video from multiple cameras: Multiple users can view
several different cameras at the same time, and recordings can take place simultaneously. The system
can also be used for different purposes; for example, in a retail environment, one user can use the
system for security, while another individual may use the same system to study store traffic.
> Several recording modes: Continuous, on alarm trigger and/or intelligent video features such as
video motion detection, and manually. Continuous and triggered recordings can be scheduled to run
at selected times during each day of the week. The software supports recordings in H.264, MPEG-4
and Motion JPEG for optimized quality and bandwidth. For a comprehensive picture of an event, the
software’s multi-view playback feature allows users to view simultaneous recordings from different
cameras. Recording instances can be visualized using a timeline, making searches easy. Recordings
can also be searched based on motion and external alarm triggers. Export functionality is also
provided.
> Alarm management functions: Event triggers can be programmed based on schedule, I/Os and
intelligent video functionalities such as video motion detection. AXIS Camera Station can set the
amount of pre- and post-alarm image buffers a network camera or video encoder should send before
and after an alarm occurs. Once an alarm or event is detected, the software program can send alarm
notifications via e-mail and request that a network video product send a video stream with specific
settings for recording.
> Frame rate control: AXIS Camera Station enables users to set different recording frame rates for
selected cameras; for example, one under normal operation and another when alarm is triggered.
Different frame rates can also be set for viewing and/or recording purposes and for different
recipients.
> Camera management: AXIS Camera Station enables administration and management of network
cameras and video encoders to be done from a single interface. It is useful for tasks such as detecting
cameras on the network, managing IP addresses, and setting resolution, compression and security
levels. The software can provide access to every camera on the network and will automatically
administer firmware upgrades. This is practical particularly in situations where cameras are located in
distant or hard-to-reach locations. The administrator does not have to visit each location to upgrade
every camera.
Each AXIS Camera Station installation lets you monitor up to 50 cameras at the same time. You can
install as many AXIS Camera Station programs as required. Based on a PC Server platform solution, the
software enables full scalability as cameras can be added one at a time and there is no limit to the num-
ber of cameras that can be added or managed. The limitation is only in the storage hardware capacity
rather than the software. Since AXIS Camera Station uses common, “off-the-shelf” hardware, the hard-
ware components can be selected for maximum performance.
Recordings are saved directly onto the hard disk(s) of the local PC server where the AXIS Camera Station
is installed. A Windows-based software, AXIS Camera Station has a Windows client program that is used
to provide local or remote viewing, playback and administration. All settings are inherited and down-
loaded from the video management software. This means that the ‘server’ can be placed anywhere; for
example, in the server room or basement.
