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AXIS P85 Series - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Checking the Firmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the network cameras. One of your first actions when
troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that
fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your camera is displayed on the page Setup > Basic Setup or
under About.
Upgrading the Firmware
When you upgrade your camera with the latest firmware from the Axis Web site, your camera receives the latest functionality
available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the
firmware.
Note:
Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available
in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB. Always read the instructions and
release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.
1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest
version of the firmware is available free of charge
from the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Server
Maintenance in the camera’s web pages.
3. In the Upgrade Server section, browse to the desired
firmware file on your computer. Click Upgrade.
Notes:
• After starting the upgrade process, always wait at
least 5-10 minutes before restarting the camera, even
if you suspect the upgrade has failed.
• Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user.
• The AXIS Camera Management software tool can be used for multiple upgrades. Please see the Axis website at
www.axis.com for more information.
Emergency Recovery Procedure
If power or the network connection to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the unit becomes
unresponsive. To remedy this the camera unit must be removed from the pipe so the LED indicators are visible, see
Removing
the camera unit, on page 32. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below.
The serial number is found on the label attached to the camera unit.
1. Connect the network cable and perform the following from a computer on the same subnet as the camera:
2. UNIX/Linux - From the command line, type the following:
arp -s <IP address of camera> <serial number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address of camera>
Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:
arp -s <IP address of camera> <serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera>
3. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it by disconnecting and reconnecting the network cable and
wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.
4. Open a browser and type in the camera’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the
upgrade file to use, for example, axisp8513.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.
5. After the upgrade is complete (1-10 minutes), the unit automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Power
and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED.
6. Reinstall the camera, referring to the installation guide.
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