User’s Guide
AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder
AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide
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AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide
This user’s guide provides instructions for installing the AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder.
Hardware overview - page 4
Connect the cables - page 9
Mounting Hard Disk - page 10
Set up your computer - page 12
Important!
The network video recorder should be installed by
a trained professional. Please observe relevant
national and local regulations for the installation
Package contents
Item
Models/variants/notes
Network Video Recorder
Printed materials
AXIS Q8108-R
AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide (this document)
Power cable with terminal block, Cable shelf
Power supply, Cable sealing for IP65 rating
Included accessories
Not included accessory
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Unit connectors
8 PoE network connectors - RJ-45 Ethernet connectors. Provides power to up to 8 network
cameras that are PoE enabled Class 1. The PoE ports are divided into a left and right group of four.
A maximum load of 16W is allowed per group. For example, a PoE class 0 can be connected in the
left group and up to 4 PoE class 1 can be connected in the right group. If a PoE class 0 is
connected, the other ports in the group must not be used. See illustration below and Technical
specifications on page 15.
Possible combinations
Left group
Right group
4 PoE Class 1
1 PoE Class 0
4 PoE Class 1
1 PoE Class 0
Total
4 PoE Class 1
4 PoE Class 1
1 PoE Class 0
1 PoE Class 0
8
5
5
2
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
Left group
4 PoE class 1
1 PoE class 0
Right group
4 PoE class 1
1 PoE class 0
Max load = 16W Max load = 16W
Network connector- 1 Gbit port for external network connection.
Power connector- 3-pin terminal block. Use a fused power supply: 12V DC (10A) or
24V DC (5 A)
2 USB 2.0 ports - To be used with any peripheral USB device. Max load = 500mA
I/O connector - 2 digital output ports and 8 digital input ports.
2
4
6
8 10 12
1
3
5
7
9
11
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Pin assignment - I/O connector
Pin
Function
Notes
Specifications
number
1
2
Output 1
Output 2
Open collector NPN transistor with the emitter
connected to ground when activated.
Outputs are reserved for developer use.
Max load = 500mA
3
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Inactive for voltages less than 1V
Active for voltages more than 3V
Only one input can be programmed via AXIS NVR
manager, see Power Configuration, on page 13
Max input = + 30V
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
5V DC
Power
Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note:
Max load = 250mA
This pin can only be used as power out.
12
GND
Ground
LED indicators
LED
Color
Indication
Network
Amber
Link established.
Green
Unlit
Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network
For connection to 1Gbit/s network
Power supplied - normal operation.
Battery powered
Power
Green
Green and
Amber
Unlit
Power off
PoE/Link
Green
Steady
Power is being supplied to the camera
Short circuit
Flash slowly
2 flash sequence
5 flash sequence
6 flash sequence
Error in PoE connection.
Connected units exceed the max load.
Connected units in the left or right group
exceed the max load.
Amber
Link established
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Install the hardware
Before you begin
There are a few considerations before installing the AXIS Q8108-R.
•
The AXIS Q8108-R casing is designed to mount directly on any surface using a minimum of
4 screws appropriate for the surface type
•
•
•
The operating temperature range is dependent on the Hard Disk
Install in an open area allowing for 10mm of space on all sides for cooling and ventilation
Ensure there is proper fuse protection: 12V DC (10A) or 24V DC (5 A)
1. Use at least 4 screws appropriate for the surface. The AXIS Q8108-R is designed to install in any
position, but if it is to be installed in a vertical position the cable shelf should be pointing up for
optimal heat dissipation.
Cables should point up when installing in the verical position
2. Thread the cables through cable shelf. For an IP65 rating use Cable Sealing (not included).
4. Attach front cable shelf to AXIS Q8108-R with the four provided screws.
5. Tighten shelf to clamp cables. This prevents connector damage during operation.
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Connect the cables
1 Gbit network port
8 x PoE network connectors
I/O connector
Power connector
2 USB 2.0 ports
1. Install up to 8 Axis network cameras according to their Installation Guides.
2. Connect cameras to AXIS 8108-R via RJ-45 PoE connectors, which will provide both power and
network connection to each camera.
3. Optionally connect external input/output devices.
4. Connect the supplied power cable to the power block.
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Mounting Hard Disk
AXIS Q8108-R supports the use of up to 2 separate hard disk. Follow these instructions and consult
manufacturer’s recommendations to mount or change hard disk.
1. Remove the back cover.
3. Insert hard disks into adapter kit. It’s possible to use one 3.5” or up to two 2.5” hard disks.
4. Insert adapter kit with hard disks into the bracket in the lid.
5. Attach the SATA connectors.
6. Power on the device.
7. Replace back cover and tighten screws
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2
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Start up and shut down
The AXIS Q8108-R starts up automatically when power
more options. The AXIS Q8108-R automatically does a
controlled shut down after one minute when the power
is shut off.
Internal power button
Internal power button
Use this button to manually start up or shut down the AXIS Q8108-R. When pushed briefly the NVR
will power down in a controlled manner, which will take 15 - 30 seconds. If the button is held down
for more than 3 seconds the NVR will hard power down. This is useful if for some reason the NVR
becomes unresponsive.
The internal power button is also used for resetting the NVR to factory default settings, see
Resetting to the factor default settings.
Battery backup function
The AXIS Q8108-R has an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) designed for short power shortages.
For periods more than 1 minute, the UPS will provide enough power to the AXIS Q8108-R for a
controlled shut down.
A controlled shutdown may not occur if the battery temperature is outside of charging range 0 -
45°C (32 - 113°F).
Resetting to the factory default settings
This will reset parameters to the factory default settings including the password.
1. Disconnect power from the NVR and remove back cover.
2. Make sure all indicator LEDs are off (this could take a few moments).
3. Press and hold the Internal power button and reconnect power.
4. Release the Internal power button when the power LED is lit.
These settings will be reset:
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•
•
Network configuration is set to factory default (DHCP and UPnP™ off)
Administrator password is set to "password"
Power Configuration is set to "Automatic"
Resetting the NVR to factory default settings will not affect AXIS Camera Station settings or
recordings.
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Set up your computer
This section will help you install AXIS NVR Manager and AXIS Camera Station Client and configure
it for your Axis NVRs and Axis Network Cameras. A brief introduction to the functionality of the
software is covered here. For more information see the context sensitive help files or, for AXIS
AXIS NVR Manager is for discovery, configuration and firmware upgrade of AXIS Q8108-R. Go to
sure you have full administrator rights on the computer you install on.
AXIS Camera Station Client is for monitoring, recording, playback and event management of Axis
network cameras. Launch AXIS Camera Station Client from AXIS NVR Manager and follow the
Minimum recommended requirements for AXIS NVR Manager and AXIS Camera Station Client
PC minimum requirements:
•
•
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Software: Windows XP SP2, Server 2003 SP2, Vista, Windows 7 (For other operating sys-
•
Support for DirectX 9.0c
For individual PC requirements for AXIS Camera Station Client refer to the AXIS Camera Station
User’s Manual.
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AXIS NVR Manager
1. Connect to the NVR directly via a network cable or through the network and make sure that
power has been applied.
2. Start AXIS NVR Manager.
3. AXIS NVR Manager will automatically discover all NVRs that are in the same network. Note that
the NVR startup takes more than a minute and must be completed before it can be discovered.
Set the password
The default user name is “Administrator” and password is “password”. It is strongly recommended
that the Administrator password be changed at once to a strong password containing both upper
and lower case letters and numbers.
1. Select the NVR in the AXIS NVR Manager window.
2. Go to Tools > Set Master Credentials.
3. Enter a strong password.
Network configuration
Network settings can be assigned either automatically or manually. Go to Tools > Network
Configuration
To access the NVR from behind a router UPnP™ must be enabled in AXIS NVR Manager. Check
Enable UPnP™ under Network Configuration. When enabling UPnP™, the NVR needs to be in the
subnet as your computer. Make sure that the router is UPnP™ capable and has UPnP™ enabled.
Caution:
For security reasons, enable UPnP™ in order to access the NVR via AXIS NVR Manager or
AXIS Camera Station only when the NVR is behind a router that requires NAT traversal.
Power Configuration
To configure how the NVR powers on, go Tools > Power Configuration. The AXIS Q8108-R can be
configured to power on automatically when external power is available, manually with the internal
power button, or when an external button is wired to an input port.
Note:
If power configuration is done incorrectly you might not be able to start the NVR. To
the instructions.
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AXIS Camera Station
AXIS Camera Station Client is for monitoring, recording, playback and event management.
Connect AXIS Camera Station Client
From AXIS NVR Manager select an NVR device and click the Launch AXIS Camera Station Client
icon or start AXIS Camera Station Client from your computer and use the NVR’s network address in
the logon dialog.
Notes:
• If the correct version of AXIS Camera Station Client has not been previously installed on the
computer running AXIS NVR Manager, a prompt will appear to perform an installation.
• Prior versions of AXIS Camera Station Client and AXIS Camera Station Server need to be removed
from the computer before installing this version. Do not continue with the installation if the removal
of prior versions is not your intent.
To log onto the NVR enter the administrator user name and password you set up in NVR Manager
Configure AXIS Camera Station
For easy navigation AXIS Camera Station is divided into workspaces; Live view, Recordings, 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
•
•
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, go to Configuration > Add/Edit Cameras.
Note:
To use the NVR as an NTP server for the added cameras, use the NVR’s IP address.
For more information see the context sensitive help in AXIS Camera Station or the User’s Manual.
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Technical Specifications
Function/
group
Item
Specification
AXIS Q8108-R
Model
1.1GHz Intel Atom Z5 series CPU
1GB SODIMM DDR2
System
Processor
RAM
Compact Flash PATA drive 4GB
Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Controlled shutdown 1 minute after power loss
Password protection, user access log
NTP server included
System disk
Operating system
Battery backup
Security
Network
Software
NTP
AXIS Camera Station, 8-channel license included.
cam_station_software
Video Management
Software
Open API for software integration
Application
Programming
Interface
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC), MPEG-4 Part 2,
Motion JPEG
Video compression
AAC,G.711, G.726
Audio compression
Resolutions
Supports connected Axis video product resolutions
Supports connected Axis video product frame rates
(Maximum total recording bit rate 70 Mb/s)
Recording frame rate
Rugged IP43 rated aluminum casing
General
Casing
12 or 24V DC
84 W
Input voltage
Max power
PoE output
8 PoE class 1, or 1 PoE class 0 + 4 PoE class 1, or 2
PoE class 0
2x high speed USB ports, 1x Gbit port for external
connection, 8 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE,
2 digital output ports and 8 digital input ports,
2 SATA connectors
Connectors
-10 to 50 ºC (14 - 122 ºF)
Operating
Temperatures
3.7 kg (8.14 lb)
Weights
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Function/
group
Item
Specification
EU directive 2002/96/EC, MIL STD-810F Method
516.5 Procedure I, MIL STD-810F method 514.5, EN
55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-4-2, ISO 11452-2, EN
61000-4-3, ISO 11452-2, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-
4-5, EN 61000-4-11, ISO 7637-2, EN50121-3-2,
FCC part 15 subpart B class B
Approvals
WLAN 802.11b/g, GSM/UMTS/HSDPA, GPS,
Accelerometer
Project customization
User’s Guide
Ver.1.0
Printed: August 2010
Part No. 39382
AXIS Q8108-R
© Axis Communications AB, 2010
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