Axis 0942-001 User Manual

AXIS Q6055-C PTZ Network CameraAbout applicationsAbout applicationsAXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applicationsfor Axis products. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applicationsNote• Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other. Certaincombinations of applications might require too much processing power or memory resources when run in parallel. Verifythat the applications work together before deployment.About application licensesSome applications need a license to run. Licenses can be installed in two ways:• Automatic installation — requires access to the Internet• Manual installation — obtain the license key from the application vendor and upload the key to the Axis productTo request a license, the Axis product serial number (S/N) is required. The serial number can be found on the product label and underSystem Options > Support > System Overview.How to upload and start an applicationTo upload and start an application:1. Go to Setup > Applications.2. Under Upload Application, click Browse. Locate the application file and click Upload Package.3. Install the license (if applicable). For instructions, see the documentation provided by the application vendor.4. Start the application. Go to Applications, select the application in the list of installed applications and click Start.5. Configure the application. For instructions, see the documentation provided by the application vendor.Note• Applications can be uploaded by product administrators.• Applications and licenses can be installed on multiple products at the same time using AXIS Camera Management, version3.10 and later.To generate a log file for the application, go to Applications. Select the application and click Log.Application ConsiderationsIf an application is upgraded, application settings, including the license, will be removed. The license must be reinstalled andthe application reconfigured.If the Axis product’s firmware is upgraded, uploaded applications and their settings will remain unchanged, although this is notguaranteed by Axis Communications. Note that the application must be supported by the new firmware. For information aboutfirmware upgrades, see How to upgrade the firmware on page 62.If the Axis product is restarted, running applications will restart automatically.If the Axis product is restored or reset to factory default, uploaded applications and their settings are removed. For informationabout restoring the Axis product, see Maintenance on page 58. For information about factory default, see How to reset to factorydefault settings on page 60.39