Axis 0333-031 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

AXIS Cross Line Detection 1.1

Notices

This manual is intended for administrators and users of
AXIS Cross Line Detection 1.1. It includes instructions for using and
managing the product on your network. Previous experience of
networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of
UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing
shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be
posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s online
help, available via the web-based interface.

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Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or
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Support

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis
reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your
reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to
ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can:

• download user documentation and firmware updates

• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by
product, category, or phrases

• report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support
area

• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup

AXIS Cross Line Detection User’s Guide

Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2009-2011

December 2011 Part no. 44835

Rev. 1.1

AXIS Cross Line Detection

AXIS Cross Line Detection

AXIS Cross Line Detection is a trip-wire application installable on Axis network cameras and encoders. The application detects
moving objects that cross a virtual line making it possible to automatically trigger an event. AXIS Cross Line Detection will
increase system efficiency by reducing bandwidth and storage needs and facilitate search of recorded events.

The Cross Line Detection can be uploaded and used in Axis products that support AXIS Application Platform. The Applications
feature allows you to upload third party applications. For a complete list of products that support Axis Application Platform
got to www.axis.com

Recommendations and limitations

Cross Line Detection should not be used in critical scenarios that may have life or death situations, nor should it be used to
alert law enforcement. Cross Line Detection should not be used to monitor an entire restricted area, however it can be used to
monitor an entry to a restricted area.

Cross Line Detection should only be installed in cameras that are not subject to excessive vibrations. Some conditions might
affect the reliability of detection such as weather conditions (snow or rain), reflections, shadows conditions, if the object is
too small or too large and if object movement is too slow or fast.

It is not recommended to run Cross Line Detection 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.

In order to configure AXIS Cross Line Detection, you need to have Windows ®, Internet Explorer ® and Axis Media Control
(provided by the camera).

Cross Line Detection can only be installed on Axis products with firmware version 5.11 or later and into the platform used by
Axis products.

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