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ENGLISH User’s Guide AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder[...]
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About this Document This document includes ins tru ctions for installing the AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder. Legal Considerations Video and audio surveillance ca n be prohibited by laws that vary from country to co untry. Check th e laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EM[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 3 ENGLISH AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions for in stalling the AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder. Hardware overvi ew - page 4 Unit connectors - page 5 Install the hardware - page 8 Connect the cables - page 9 Mounting Hard Disk - page 10 Set up your computer - page 12 Technica[...]
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Page 4 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Hardware overview 86 mm (3.4”) 178 mm (7”) 275 mm (1 0.8”) 193.6 mm (7.6”) 2 1 1mm (8.3”) 80 mm (3.1”) 294 mm (11.6”) 17,5 mm (0.7”) 80 mm (3.1”) 80 mm (3.1”) Dimensions Back cover Front panel Cable shelf Screws to clamp cables[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 5 ENGLISH Back Front 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 Gbit network port 8 x PoE network connectors I/O connector Power connector Battery Hard disk bracket Internal power button SATA connectors SATA power cable adapter Network LED indicators PoE and Link LED indicators Power LED indicators[...]
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Page 6 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Unit connectors 8 PoE network connectors - RJ-45 Ethernet c onnectors. 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 ca n be connected in the left group an[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 7 ENGLISH Pin assignment - I/O connector LED indicators Pin number Function Notes Specifications 1 Output 1 Open collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to ground when activated. Outputs are reserved for developer use. Max load = 500m A 2O u t p u t 2 3 Input 1 Inactive for voltages less than 1V Active [...]
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Page 8 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide 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 • Instal[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 9 ENGLISH Connect the cables 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 p[...]
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Page 10 AXIS Q8108-R User ’s Guide 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. 2. Power off the AXIS Q8108-R, see Start up and shut down, on page 11 and LED indicators, on page 7. 3. In[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 11 ENGLISH Start up and shut down The AXIS Q8108-R starts up automatically when power is supplied. See AXIS NVR Manager, on page 13 for more options. The AXIS Q8108-R automatically does a controlled shut down after one minute when the power is shut off. Internal power button Use this button to manually start up or [...]
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Page 12 AXIS Q8108-R User ’s Guide Set up your computer This section will help you install AXIS NVR Mana ger 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 se e the context sensitive help files or, for AXIS[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 13 ENGLISH AXIS NVR Manager 1. Connect to the NVR directly via a network cable or through the network and make sure t hat 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 m[...]
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Page 14 AXIS Q8108-R User ’s Guide 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 yo ur computer and use the NVR’[...]
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AXIS Q8108-R Use r’s Guide Page 15 ENGLISH Technical Specifications Function/ group Item Specification Model AXIS Q8108-R System Processor 1.1GHz Intel Atom Z5 series CPU RAM 1GB SODIMM DDR2 System dis k Compact Flash PATA drive 4GB Operating system Windows Embedded Standard 2009 Battery backup Controlled shutdown 1 minute after power loss Networ[...]
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Page 16 AXIS Q8108-R User ’s Guide Approvals EU directive 2002/96/EC , MIL STD-810F Method 516.5 Procedure I, MIL ST D-810F me thod 514.5, EN 55022, EN 5502 4, EN 61000-4-2, IS O 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 Project customization WLAN 802[...]
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User’s Guide Ver.1.0 AXIS Q8108-R Printed: August 2010 © Axis Communicat ions AB, 2010 Part No. 39382[...]