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Axis Camera Station Integration

This guide explains how to configure Axis Camera Station (ACS) to receive and respond to Anava detection events. As both Anava and ACS are Axis-native, integration is straightforward.

Prerequisites​

  • Axis Camera Station 5.x installed
  • Cameras added to ACS with Anava ACAP installed
  • Anava skills and profiles configured

Understanding Anava Events in ACS​

Anava emits ONVIF events that ACS receives through its native event system.

Axis Camera Station event flow for Anava ONVIF events

Step 1: Verify Camera in ACS​

Ensure cameras are properly configured:

  1. Open Axis Camera Station Client
  2. Go to Configuration → Devices → Cameras
  3. Verify camera status is "Online"
  4. Check that ACAP applications are visible

Step 2: View Available Events​

  1. Go to Configuration → Recording and events → Action rules
  2. Click New to create a rule
  3. In trigger selection, you'll see Anava events listed under the camera
Event Discovery

Anava events appear after the first detection is sent. Trigger a test detection if events aren't visible yet.

Step 3: Create Action Rules​

  1. Configuration → Recording and events → Action rules
  2. Click New to create a rule

Example: Record on Detection​

Rule Name: Anava - Record on Person Detection

Trigger:

  • Type: Device event
  • Device: [Select camera]
  • Event: Select Anava event (e.g., "Person")
  • Condition: State = Active (True)

Action:

  • Type: Record
  • Profile: High quality
  • Pre-buffer: 5 seconds
  • Post-buffer: 30 seconds

Stop:

  • Same trigger with State = Inactive (False)

Example: PTZ Response​

Rule Name: Anava - PTZ to Detection Area

Trigger:

  • Event: Anava "Person" detection
  • State: Active

Action:

  • Type: Go to PTZ preset
  • Camera: [PTZ camera]
  • Preset: [Detection preset]

Example: Audio Alert​

Rule Name: Anava - Audio Warning

Trigger:

  • Event: Anava detection (any configured object)
  • State: Active
  • Schedule: After hours

Action:

  • Type: Play audio clip
  • Camera: [Camera with speaker]
  • Clip: "Warning: You are in a restricted area"

Example: Email Notification​

Rule Name: Anava - Email Security Team

Trigger:

  • Event: Anava "Weapon" detection
  • State: Active

Action:

  • Type: Send email
  • Recipients: security@company.com
  • Subject: "ALERT: Potential weapon detected"
  • Include: Snapshot, camera name, timestamp

Step 4: Configure Schedules​

Apply time-based restrictions to rules:

  1. Go to Configuration → Recording and events → Schedules

  2. Create schedules:

    • Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
    • After Hours: All other times
    • Always: 24/7

  3. Apply schedules to action rules

Step 5: Test the Integration​

  1. Trigger an Anava detection

  2. Verify in ACS:

    • Event appears in Alarms tab
    • Recording is created
    • Any configured actions execute

  3. Check timeline for recorded events

Advanced Configuration​

Alarm Handling​

Configure alarms for priority events:

  1. Go to Configuration → Recording and events → Alarms
  2. Create alarm configuration
  3. Link to action rule with "Raise alarm" action

Multiple Camera Rules​

Create rules that span multiple cameras:

  1. In trigger, select multiple cameras
  2. Use consistent Anava object names across groups
  3. Apply appropriate actions per camera

I/O Integration​

Combine Anava with physical I/O:

Rule: Door Contact + Person Detection

  • Trigger 1: Anava "Person" detected
  • Trigger 2: Door I/O port active
  • Combined: Both must be true
  • Action: High-priority alarm

AXIS Secure Entry Integration​

For access control systems:

  1. Link Anava detections to door actions
  2. Create verification workflows
  3. Log access events with Anava context

Troubleshooting​

Events Not Appearing​

  1. Check ACAP is running

    • Go to camera web interface → Apps
    • Verify AnavaAgent is running

  2. Refresh camera in ACS

    • Right-click camera → Refresh
    • Wait for capability refresh

  3. Check Anava configuration

    • Verify objects are stateful
    • Check profile is active

Action Rules Not Triggering​

  1. Verify rule is enabled

    • Enabled rules show checkmark
    • Disabled rules show X

  2. Check schedule

    • Ensure current time is within schedule

  3. Verify trigger conditions

    • State must match (Active/Inactive)
    • Event name must exactly match

Recording Issues​

  1. Check storage

    • Verify recording storage is available
    • Check disk space

  2. Check recording profile

    • Ensure profile is configured for camera

Best Practices​

Rule Organization​

  • Use clear, descriptive names
  • Group rules by purpose
  • Document rule logic

Performance​

  • Limit simultaneous high-quality recordings
  • Use appropriate pre/post buffer
  • Archive old recordings

Maintenance​

  • Review rules quarterly
  • Test after ACS updates
  • Keep documentation current

ACS-Specific Features​

Smart Search Integration​

Use Anava events with ACS Smart Search:

  1. Search by event type
  2. Filter by time range
  3. Export relevant clips

Mobile App​

View Anava events on AXIS Camera Station Mobile:

  1. Enable push notifications
  2. Configure alarm priorities
  3. View live/recorded on mobile

AXIS Body Worn Integration​

Combine fixed camera Anava with body worn:

  1. Link Anava alarm to body worn recording
  2. Provide context for responders
  3. Unified evidence management