System overview:

The AXIS Camera Station software runs as a Windows Service in the background on a dedicated PC. It supports up to 25 cameras and allows live viewing of up to 16 cameras simultaneously. Since remote viewing and playback are possible with the use of a Web browser or with the AXIS Camera Station's Windows client, there is no need to be at the PC that is doing the actual recording. The Windows client also enables remote administration of the software.

	Live viewing	Playback	Administration	Background recording service
AXIS Camera Station
AXIS Camera Station Client
AXIS Camera Station Web interface

See also installation scenarios for more details.

Download the AXIS Camera Station data sheet 

User interface:

Main view

Administration - Recordings
Define settings such as:

Administration - Motion detection
Define a grid to select the parts of the image to scan for motion.

Set the sensitivity level of the motion detector.

Administration - Schedules
Schedule recordings, triggered by alarms or motion detection and define how to notify users about alarms.

View recordings
The AXIS Camera Station software provides a multi-view playback feature that enables a user to view simultaneous recordings from different cameras to get a comprehensive picture of an event. The software also enables users to print, mail and save events or ZIP the events for later use or storage. Users can also search for recordings with motion in a selected area of an image.

AXIS Camera Station Web interface
A normal web browser such as Internet Explorer  can be used on client workstations to view cameras and recordings remotely from anywhere on the Internet. 

Enter http://server IP address/videoweb in the address field.  
Example: http://10.13.6.128/videoweb

AXIS Image Enhancer: 

An integrated component of AXIS Camera Station, which improves image quality in poor visibility conditions. 

Original image taken on a foggy day using an AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera   Image with the use of the AXIS Image Enhancer

AXIS Image Enhancer is a remarkable software that improves the quality of images taken in conditions such as fog, smoke, rain and snow. Applied to live or recorded color video, it delivers real-time results and displays visual details that would otherwise have been difficult to see under poor visibility conditions.

Based on advanced mathematical algorithm, the AXIS Image Enhancer provides results far superior to simply adjusting brightness and contrast. Video is shown without distorting elements. 

The AXIS Image Enhancer is ideal for remote monitoring or surveillance situations where image clarity is needed for a safe and smooth operation, such as securing parking lots, harbors, airports, road tolls and other facilities.

The unique AXIS Image Enhancer functionality within the AXIS Camera Station software is activated with a separate license key. It works with color digital or analog video sources, operates with all Axis network cameras and video servers except MPEG-2 products and supports full frame rate for live viewing. 

Features:

• Improves image quality in fog, smoke, rain and snow; extend visibility in harbors, airports, roads and tunnels         
• Superior results compared with brightness/contrast adjustments; optimal image enhancement is achieved with video taken between dawn and dusk         
• For use with live or recorded color only video (Supports all Axis network cameras and video servers except MPEG-2 products)         
• Ideal for outdoor cameras         
• Add-on functionality that is integrated into AXIS Camera Station (version 1.20 and higher) and activated with a separate license key         
• License keys can be purchased in packages of 1 and 5 from your nearest reseller. One AXIS Image Enhancer license is required per video channel.