Add the Axis network driver to the station

This section explains how to add the Axis Video Driver to a station through Device Manager. You can also drag and drop the driver component from the palette to the Nav tree Drivers folder. The illustrations show configuring the driver for a new Axis camera. For more information on the driver installation process, see Getting started with a Video Driver.

Add (or edit) network driver procedure

  1. Start the platform and station.

    NoteAt times it can take from a few seconds to a minute to establish communication with the station.

  2. In the station Nav tree Config folder, double-click the Drivers folder.

    The Driver Manager view appears.

    Figure 54. Driver Manager view


    Driver Manager view

    This view manages the NiagaraAX network video drivers.

    • opens the New dialog box.

    • opens the Edit dialog box.

    These dialog boxes allow you to configure network driver properties.

  3. To set up the Axis video network, click the new button.

    The New dialog boxes appear.

    Figure 55. Use the New dialog boxes to add a Video Driver


    Use the New dialog boxes to add a Video Driver

    When you use the New dialog boxes to add the driver, it appears automatically under the Drivers node of your NiagaraAX station.

    NoteBefore performing any operation, wait for the Axis status to read, “Ok” on the Driver Manager view.