Axis 240Q 4-Port Blade Video Server 10-pack 0232-084 User Manual

The AXIS 240Q is a fully featured video server for security surveillance and remote 

monitoring needs. Based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip, it can digitize up to 4 

analog video sources and make these available on the network as real-time Motion JPEG 

video streams, at a maximum frame rate of 5 (PAL) or 6 (NTSC) frames per second. 

Video can be viewed in 5 resolutions (up to 4CIF), and image compression is configurable. 

Up to 20 viewers can access the video server simultaneously.

The AXIS 240Q is equipped with RS-232 and RS-485 ports for the connection of third 

party PTZ devices. It also has 4 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs, which can be used to 

connect various third party devices, e.g. door sensors, alarm bells, etc. 

The AXIS 240Q also contains support for video motion detection, which allows the unit to 

trigger on activity in the video image, and advanced scheduling tools that can also be used 

to trigger an event. As the video server is designed for use in security systems, it is 

equipped with several security features, such as HTTPS, IP address filtering and multiple 

user levels with passwords. 

The AXIS 240Q has a built-in web server, providing full access to all features through the 

use of a standard browser. The built-in scripting tool allows the creation of basic 

applications, providing basic surveillance solutions.

For advanced functionality, the video server is easy to integrate through the use of the 

AXIS HTTP API (see www.axis.com/developer).