Configuring PTZ controls for Axis Q8721/22-E units - Security Center 5.7 SR2

Security Center Video Unit Configuration Guide 5.7 SR2
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Security Center 5.7 SR2
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2018-04-04
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The Axis Q8721-E and Q8722-E are units that have two cameras on the same unit. The Q8721-E has a Q1755 and Q1921, and the Q8722-E has a Q1755 and a Q1922. PTZ control must be enabled on the Q1755 unit.

Procedure

  1. From the Video task in Config Tool, select the Q1755 unit, and then click the Peripherals tab.
  2. Select the Serial (RS422/485) port.
  3. In the Serial port properties dialog box enter the following settings:
    Data bits
    8
    Parity
    None
    Stop bits
    1
    Baud rate
    2400
    Mode
    RS485 2-wire
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click the Properties tab, and select the External pan tile module connected option.
  6. Click Apply
  7. Make sure the Activate PTZ option is enabled on the Q1755 unit’s web page.
    For more information about enabling this option, see your Axis documentation.