AXIS M3024–LVE Network CameraHardware OverviewNOTICENOTICENOTICEThe product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) or an optical fiber cable. All cables connecting theproduct to the network shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see ElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC), on page 2 .I/O ConnectorUse with external devices in combination with, for example, tampering alarms, motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recordingand alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to:• Digital output – For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by theVAPIX® Application Programming Interface, output buttons on the Live View page or by an Action Rule. The output willshow as active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices) if the alarm device is activated.• Digital input – An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example:PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomesactive (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices).SD Card SlotA microSD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For more information, seeTechnicalSpecifications, on page 52.NOTICENOTICENOTICETo prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. To unmount, go to Setup > SystemOptions > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount.Control ButtonThe control button is used for:• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 47.• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 40. To connect, press and hold the button for about 1second until the Status LED flashes green.• Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page40. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.LED IndicatorsLED Color IndicationUnlit Connection and normal operationAmber Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade.Amber/red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.Red Flashes red for firmware upgrade failure.StatusGreen Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after restart.Note• The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation. To configure, go to Setup > System Options > Ports& Devices > LED. See the online help for more information.• The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.• The Status LED can be configured to flash for identifying the unit. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance .6