Axis Analytics
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Supported Axis Analytics in Arcules

  • Fence Guard

  • Loitering Guard

  • Motion Guard

  • Object Analytics

  • People Counter

Axis Fence Guard

Monitors a virtual fence and sends an alarm if a person or object crosses the fence. The alarm is used by Arcules to record video and alert security staff.

For more information on Axis Fence Guard visit https://www.axis.com/products/axis-fence-guard.

What is needed from Axis

Prerequisites

  • Chrome browser

  • Access to Axis camera webpage

  • Access to the Axis camera you intend to use

  • Firmware 7.x and higher

  • Latest version of the application software

How to Install

Step 1: Download the application software from Axis

Step 2: Access the camera webpage to instal the application and configure the analytic

  • Access the camera webpage.

  • Open the Settings menu and navigate to the Apps tab.

  • Click + Add and select the appropriate software file then click Install.

  • Toggle on Start and you should see the Status update from "Stopped" to "Running".

  • Click Open to begin configuring your Fence Guard profiles.

To reduce false alarms, use filters to ignore objects such as small animals, light beams from passing cars and quickly moving shadows.

Use profiles to create multiple configurations, for example for daytime and nighttime or for different parts of the scene. Each profile has its own settings and generates its own alarms.

See the Axis Fence Guard manual for best practices on set up.

Step 3: Add the camera in Arcules and enable Camera Analytics

If the camera has not been added in Arcules, please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on adding a camera.

  • Once the camera is added, click on the device and navigate to the ANALYTICS tab. Then, click + ADD ANALYTIC.

  • Select AXIS Fence Guard and click SAVE.

  • Once this operation is complete you will see the analytics you configured in the camera webpage reflected in the Camera Analytics section.

Step 4: Set up Rules for handling alarms

  • On the ANALYTICS tab of the device, click the rules icon next to a fence guard profile to set up a Rule.

  • Fill in the appropriate details for your rule and define who should receive the notification when an event triggers for the alarm. You can learn more about Rules in our Rules Article.

Axis Loitering Guard

Tracks moving objects and triggers an event if they’ve been in an area for too long. The alarm is used by Arcules to record video and alert security staff.

For more information on Axis Loitering Guard visit https://www.axis.com/products/axis-loitering-guard.

What is needed from Axis

Prerequisites

  • Chrome browser

  • Access to Axis camera webpage

  • Access to the Axis camera you intend to use

  • Firmware 9.x and higher

  • Latest version of the application software

How to Install

Step 1: Download the application software from Axis

Step 2: Access the camera webpage to install the application and configure the analytic

  • Access the camera webpage.

  • Open the Settings menu and navigate to the Apps tab.

  • Click + Add and select the appropriate software file then click Install.

  • Toggle on Start and you should see the Status update from "Stopped" to "Running".

  • Click Open to begin configuring your Loitering Guard profiles.

To reduce false alarms, use filters to ignore objects such as small animals, light beams from passing cars and quickly moving shadows.

Use profiles to create multiple configurations, for example for daytime and nighttime or for different parts of the scene. Each profile has its own settings and generates its own alarms.

See the Axis Loitering Guard manual for best practices on set up.

Step 3: Add the camera in Arcules and enable Camera Analytics

If the camera has not been added in Arcules, please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on adding a camera.

  • Once the camera is added, click on the device and navigate to the ANALYTICS tab. Then, click + ADD ANALYTIC.

  • Select AXIS Loitering Guard and click SAVE.

  • Once this operation is complete you will see the analytics you configured in the camera webpage reflected in the Camera Analytics section.

Step 4: Set up Rules for handling alarms

  • On the ANALYTICS tab of the device, click the rules icon next to a loitering guard profile to set up a Rule.

  • Fill in the appropriate details for your rule and define who should receive the notification when an event triggers for the alarm. You can learn more about Rules in our Rules Article.

Axis Motion Guard

Detects and triggers an event when objects move within a predefined area in the camera view The alarm is used by Arcules to record video and alert security staff.

For more information on Axis Motion Guard visit https://www.axis.com/products/axis-motion-guard.

What is needed from Axis

Prerequisites

  • Chrome browser

  • Access to Axis camera webpage

  • Access to the Axis camera you intend to use

  • Firmware 9.x and higher

  • Latest version of the application software

How to Install

Step 1: Download the application software from Axis

Step 2: Access the camera webpage to install the application and configure the analytic

  • Access the camera webpage.

  • Open the Settings menu and navigate to the Apps tab.

  • Click + Add and select the appropriate software file then click Install.

  • Toggle on Start and you should see the Status update from "Stopped" to "Running".

  • Click Open to begin configuring your Motion Guard profiles.

To reduce false alarms, use filters to ignore objects such as small animals, light beams from passing cars and quickly moving shadows.

Use profiles to create multiple configurations, for example for daytime and nighttime or for different parts of the scene. Each profile has its own settings and generates its own alarms.

See the Axis Motion Guard manual for best practices on set up.

Step 3: Add the camera in Arcules and enable Camera Analytics

If the camera has not been added in Arcules, please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on adding a camera.

  • Once the camera is added, click on the device and navigate to the ANALYTICS tab. Then, click + ADD ANALYTIC.

  • Select AXIS Motion Guard and click SAVE.

  • Once this operation is complete you will see the analytics you configured in the camera webpage reflected in the Camera Analytics section.

Step 4: Set up Rules for handling alarms

  • On the ANALYTICS tab of the device, click the rule icon next to a motion guard profile to set up a Rule.

  • Fill in the appropriate details for your rule and define who should receive the notification when an event triggers for the alarm. You can learn more about Rules in our Rules Article.

Axis Object Analytics

Detects, classifies, and counts moving objects, specifically humans or vehicles. You can set up scenarios with different conditions for detection, such as objects that move or stay longer than a set time within a predefined area or that cross a defined line. Use any scenario to tigger an alarm and/or notification in Arcules.

For more information on Axis Object Analytics visit https://www.axis.com/products/axis-object-analytics.

What is needed from Axis

Prerequisites

  • Chrome browser

  • Access to Axis camera webpage

  • Access to the Axis camera you intend to use

Step 1: Access the camera webpage to start the application and configure the analytic

  • Access the camera webpage.

  • Open the Settings menu and navigate to the Apps tab.

  • Find AXIS Object Analytics and toggle on Start. You should see the Status update from "Stopped" to "Running".

  • Click Open to and in Considerations, begin configuring your scenarios using the + New Scenario button.

See the Axis Object Analytics manual for best practices on set up.

Step 2: Add the camera in Arcules and enable Camera Analytics

If the camera has not been added in Arcules, please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on adding a camera.

  • Once the camera is added, click on the device and navigate to the ANALYTICS tab. Then, click + ADD ANALYTIC.

  • Select AXIS Object Analytics and click SAVE.

  • Once this operation is complete you will see the scenarios you configured in the camera webpage reflected in the Camera Analytics section.

Step 3: Set up Rules for handling alarms

  • On the ANALYTICS tab of the device, click the rule icon next to an object analytics scenario to set up a Rule.

  • Fill in the appropriate details for your rule and define who should receive the notification when an event triggers for the alarm. You can learn more about Rules in our Rules Article.

Axis People Counter

Counts and reports the number of people entering and leaving a specific area. Trigger an alarm and/or notification based on counter values set.

For more information on Axis People Counter visit https://www.axis.com/products/axis-people-counter.

What is needed from Axis

Prerequisites

  • Chrome browser

  • Access to Axis camera webpage

  • Access to the Axis camera you intend to use

  • Latest version of the application software

How to Install

How to Install

Step 1: Download the application software from Axis

Step 2: Access the camera webpage to install the application and activate the license

  • Access the camera webpage.

  • Open the Settings menu and navigate to the Apps tab.

  • Click + Add and select the appropriate software file then click Install.

  • Toggle on Start and you should see the Status update from "Stopped" to "Running".

  • Enter the license code into the Automatic license field and click Install.

  • Click Open.

  • Re-enter the license code into the Registration code field and click Send.

  • On the next page, validate the information then click Save settings and enable counter.

Step 3: Configure the analytic directly in the camera webpage

In the Settings tab, configure your counter parameters.

See the Axis People Counter manual for best practices on set up.

Step 4: Add the camera in Arcules and enable Camera Analytics

If the camera has not been added in Arcules, please refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on adding a camera.

  • Once the camera is added, click on the device and navigate to the ANALYTICS tab. Then, click + ADD ANALYTIC.

  • Select AXIS People Counter and click SAVE.

  • Once this operation is complete you will see the analytics you configured in the camera webpage reflected in the Camera Analytics section.

Step 5: Set up Rules for handling alarms

  • On the ANALYTICS tab of the device, click the rules icon next to a people counter profile to set up a Rule.

  • Fill in the appropriate details for your rule and define who should receive the notification when an event triggers for the alarm. You can learn more about Rules in our Rules Article.

(Optional) Configure Occupancy Analytics to calculate occupancy totals

Refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions to calculate occupancy totals from one or multiple supported cameras.

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