Business users should contact the product supplier for information on how to dispose of this product correctly. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste. 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 • 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. AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Page 3 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions for installing the AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder. Hardware overview - page 4 Unit connectors - page 5 Install the hardware - page 8 Connect the cables -page 9 Mounting Hard Disk -page 10 Set up your computer - page 12 Technical Specifications - page 15 Important! The network video recorder should be installed by a trained professional. Please observe relevant national and local regulations for the installation Package contents Item Models/variants/notes Network Video Recorder AXIS Q8108-R Printed materials AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide (this document) Included accessories Power cable with terminal block, Cable shelf Not included accessory Power supply, Cable sealing for IP65 rating ENGLISH Page 4 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Hardware overview 86 mm (3.4”) 178 mm (7”) 275 mm (10.8”) 193.6 mm (7.6”) 211mm (8.3”) 80 mm (3.1”) 294 m m (11.6”) 17,5 mm (0.7”) 80 mm (3.1”) 80 mm (3.1”) Dimensions Back cover Front panel Cable shelf Screws to clamp cables AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Page 5 Back PoE and Link LED indicators Hard disk bracket SATA power cable adapter Internal power button Power LED indicators SATA connectors Battery Front 1 Gbit network port I/O connector Power connector Network LED indicators 8 x PoE network connectors 2 USB 2.0 ports ENGLISH Page 6 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Unit connectors 8 PoE network connectors - RJ-45 Ethernet connectors. Provides power to up to 8 network cameras that are PoE enabled Class 1. The PoE ports are divided into a left and right group of four. A maximum load of 16W is allowed per group. For example, a PoE class 0 can be connected in the left group and up to 4 PoE class 1 can be connected in the right group. If a PoE class 0 is connected, the other ports in the group must not be used. See illustration below and Technical specifications on page 15. Possible combinations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 PoE class 1 4 PoE class 1 1 PoE class 0 1 PoE class 0 Left group Right group Max load = 16W Max load = 16W Left group Right group Total 4 PoE Class 1 4 PoE Class 1 8 4 PoE Class 1 1 PoE Class 0 5 1 PoE Class 0 4 PoE Class 1 5 1 PoE Class 0 1 PoE Class 0 2 Network connector- 1 Gbit port for external network connection. Power connector- 3-pin terminal block. Use a fused power supply: 12V DC (10A) or 24V DC (5 A) 2 USB 2.0 ports - To be used with any peripheral USB device. Max load = 500mA I/ O connector - 2 digital output ports and 8 digital input ports. 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 3 5 7 9 11 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Page 7 Pin assignment - I/O connector Pin number Function Notes Specifications 1 Output 1 Open collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to ground when activated. Outputs are reserved for developer use. Max load = 500mA 2 Output 2 3 Input 1 Inactive for voltages less than 1V Active for voltages more than 3V Only one input can be programmed via AXIS NVR manager, see Power Configuration, on page 13 Max input = + 30V 4 Input 2 5 Input 3 6 Input 4 7 Input 5 8 Input 6 9 Input 7 10 Input 8 11 5V DC Power Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Max load = 250mA 12 GND Ground LED indicators LED Color Indication Network Amber Link established. Green Unlit Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network For connection to 1Gbit/s network Power Green Power supplied - normal operation. Green and Amber Battery powered Unlit Power off PoE/Link Green Steady Power is being supplied to the camera Flash slowly Short circuit 2 flash sequence Error in PoE connection. 5 flash sequence Connected units exceed the max load. 6 flash sequence Connected units in the left or right group exceed the max load. Amber Link established ENGLISH Page 8 AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide Install the hardware Before you begin There are a few considerations before installing the AXIS Q8108-R. • The AXIS Q8108-R casing is designed to mount directly on any surface using a minimum of 4 screws appropriate for the surface type • The operating temperature range is dependent on the Hard Disk • Install in an open area allowing for 10mm of space on all sides for cooling and ventilation • Ensure there is proper fuse protection: 12V DC (10A) or 24V DC (5 A) 1. Use at least 4 screws appropriate for the surface. The AXIS Q8108-R is designed to insta...