35AXIS 213 PTZConnection ModuleThe connection module is an optional accessory configured and controlled via the camera user interface.When connected to the camera it provides the following connections:AUDIO IN/OUT1. Connect an electret microphone (not supplied) to the AUDIO IN socket.2. Connect a loudspeaker (not supplied) to the AUDIO OUT socket (amplified speakers only).Inputs and outputs (I/Os)The I/Os are used in applications for event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, andimage storage to FTP locations, for example.• Input - for a pushbutton. If the button is pressed, the state changes, and the input is active (shown underEvent Configuration > Port Status).• Output - for an alarm device that can be activated from output buttons on the Live View page, or as anaction for an Event Type. If the alarm device is activated, the output shows as active (under Event Config-uration > Port Status)VIDEO INThis input can be used to connect an external analog camera. It is then possible to display images from thiscamera in the AXIS 213’s web pages.Only one image source at a time can be displayed. This is selected from System Options > Advanced >Plain Config. Open the group ImageSource and then set the ImageSource IO Video Connector to BNC forthe external camera. Setting this to YC will instead show the images from the AXIS 213 itself.VIDEO OUTVia the standard BNC connector, this output allows the AXIS 213 to be connected directly to a traditionalCCTV system. Note that to display the image from VIDEO OUT with the correct orientation, the AXIS 213must be ceiling mounted.RS-232CThis port can be used for generic TCP/IP or HTTP communication, and is intended for use by advancedapplications and users only. The port can configured in the Serial group (set Port 1 Usage to the requiredprotocol) in System Options > Advanced > Plain Config.• SERVER - for the connection to the AXIS 213 • AUDIO IN/OUT• 2 Digital inputs • 3 Relay outputs• VIDEO IN • VIDEO OUT• RS-232C serial portI/O DescriptionAlarm In 1,2Alarm GNDConnect to GND to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate.Alarm Out1A,1B;2A,2B;3A,3BActive output, electrical connection between A and B. Non-active output, no connectionbetween A and B. Imax=100mA, VMax=24V