Operation
Operating modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Device powered, scanning, and transmitting LPR detections in real-time. Livestreaming is available when initiated through Axon Fusus. |
| Update | Device is applying firmware or configuration updates (OTA). |
| Fault | Device has detected a hardware or software fault requiring attention. |
Start-up behavior
When external power is applied:
- LED ring briefly pulses green
in the four corners to indicate camera is powering on. - Device performs internal system checks.
- Device activates its LTE communication module.
- Once LTE connectivity is established, Axon Outpost transitions automatically into Active mode.
If the LED ring displays a sustained red pattern or fails to show expected patterns during start-up, see Troubleshooting.
LPR detection and upload behavior
- Outpost continuously scans its configured field of view for license plates.
- Detections are processed locally (edge processing).
- Detection metadata is immediately uploaded to Axon Fusus over LTE.
- Temporary image buffers used for ALPR processing are deleted from the device after successful upload.
Livestream behavior
- Livestreaming is initiated remotely through Axon Fusus.
- Axon Outpost uses the same LTE uplink for livestreaming as it does for detections.
- The device has separate sensors for LPR and livestreaming; LPR processing continues uninterrupted while a livestream is active.
- No physical interaction with the device is required to start or stop livestreams.
LED ring behavior
The LED ring provides visual feedback about Axon Outpost's operational and diagnostic states. These indicators may appear during start-up, pairing, status checks, and other system events.
Indicators – normal operation and diagnostics
| Device State | LED Ring Behavior |
|---|---|
| Powering On |
 Green pulsing in the corners |
| Boot Complete - Unregistered |
 Bottom-left RED (unregistered) Bottom-right BLUE (pulsing)  Top = Battery Level (Red / Yellow / Green) |
| Boot Complete - Registered |
Bottom-left GREEN (registered) Top = Battery Level (Red / Yellow / Green) Left vertical = GREEN (connected) or RED (not connected) Right vertical = YELLOW pulse on plate read |
| Battery Level (SoC) |
Red <25% Yellow 25–90% Green >90%
|
| Pairing Mode (3s button press) |
Blue (pulsing) |
| Pairing Successful |
Blue (solid) |
| Diagnostics (short press) | Shows registration, battery level, connectivity, and ALPR indicators |
| Normal Operation | LED ring follows configured visibility settings |
| Powering Off |
Red (pulsing) |
These behaviors apply during normal operation when the device is not connected to the Axon Outpost Manager mobile app.
Indicators – mobile app only
These indicators appear only when Axon Outpost is paired with and actively communicating through the Axon Outpost Manager mobile app.
| Mobile App Event | LED Ring Behavior |
|---|---|
| Searching for device |
Blue |
| Carrier / network activity |
Magenta |
| Firmware update |
White |
| Registration success |
 Rainbow sequence |
| App-initiated reboot |
Red |
| Plate read |
Yellow (brief pulse) |
During normal operation, the LED ring remains off unless the Community Visibility setting is enabled in Axon Evidence. Configure this setting at the organization level or apply to individual devices depending on administrative policy.
Diagnostics
A quick press of the Axon Outpost button displays the device's internal status for 10 seconds. During this time, the LED ring shows a combination of:
- Registration state
- Internal battery level
- Network connectivity state
- LPR health pulse
After the status check period is complete, the LED ring returns to its configured public-visibility state (enabled or disabled).
Button behavior
The Axon Outpost button supports multiple press durations, each mapped to a specific user-facing function. These functions ensure clear intentional actions and prevent accidental activation. The camera is on if it is receiving power.
| Press duration | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| <500 ms | No action | Accidental activation while handling device |
| 500 ms | LED ring | Display device status via LED ring for 10 seconds |
| 3 seconds | Enable pairing mode | Hold to trigger pairing mode |
| 6 seconds | Power off | Power device off |
| 12 seconds | Hard reset | Force device reboot |
Update behavior
Axon Outpost automatically receives and applies firmware and configuration updates over LTE.
During updates:
- Certain device functions may be temporarily unavailable.
- Do not power-cycle the device.
- The system reboots automatically if required after completing the update.
Firmware versions and update history can be viewed in Axon Evidence.
Connectivity behavior
Axon Outpost maintains LTE connectivity automatically and does not require user interaction.
- If LTE connectivity is momentarily lost, the device attempts automatic reconnection.
- Axon Outpost continues performing LPR detection even during reconnect attempts.
- Livestreaming ability depends on the LTE connection quality at the time of request.
- Connectivity and health metrics are available in Axon Evidence.
If Axon Outpost remains offline for an extended period, see Troubleshooting.
