Axis Communications 2 User Manual
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AXIS Video Motion Detection
AXIS Video Motion Detection
AXIS Video Motion Detection is an application that detects moving objects within an area of interest. When objects are
detected, the Axis product may generate an action or send a notification. Click Events in the product's menu for more
information.
detected, the Axis product may generate an action or send a notification. Click Events in the product's menu for more
information.
Recommendations and limitations
Video Motion Detection should not be used in critical scenarios that may have life or death situations, nor should it be used to
alert law enforcement. The main focus of this application is to control when to start recording and when not to with respect
to Area of Interest.
alert law enforcement. The main focus of this application is to control when to start recording and when not to with respect
to Area of Interest.
Video Motion Detection should only be installed in Axis products that are not subject to excessive vibrations. Some conditions
might affect the reliability of detection such as weather conditions (snow or rain), reflections, shadows condition, if the object
is too small or too large and if the object’s movement is very slow or too fast.
might affect the reliability of detection such as weather conditions (snow or rain), reflections, shadows condition, if the object
is too small or too large and if the object’s movement is very slow or too fast.
In order to configure AXIS Video Motion Detection, you need to have Windows ®, Internet Explorer ® and Axis Media Control
(provided by the camera).
(provided by the camera).
Video Motion Detection can only be installed in Axis products with firmware version 5.40 or later and into the platform used
by Axis products.
by Axis products.
It is not recommended to run Video Motion Detection 2 at the same time as the camera’s included application Motion
Detection or another Application Package installed in the camera because it increases load on the processor which might
affect performance.
Detection or another Application Package installed in the camera because it increases load on the processor which might
affect performance.
Installation
Follow these instructions to install:
1. Download AXIS Video Motion Detection application from www.axis.com/applications
2. Go to
2. Go to
Setup > Applications > Overview
3. Under
Upload Application, click Browse... , locate the package file and then click Upload Package.
Video Motion Detection will show under Installed Applications and in the menu under Packages it will show
Motion Detection.
Motion Detection.
4. Select the Application in the list and click “Start”
Note: Only product administrators can upload new applications.