Name, install, and align

Name it

After setting up the Axon Outpost camera, assign it a name that corresponds to its location for easy identification. After saving, the device will register to the Axon Evidenceaccount, appear in the device inventory, and automatically apply all organizational settings.

The Street Name or Intersection field allows only these special characters: , & . - @.
Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.

The registration process may take up to three minutes. Once the device is successfully registered, a message reports "Outpost registered to agency" and the LED ring displays an animated rainbow pattern A small rectangle representing the LED color..
Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.     Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.

Install it

You'll find complete mounting and installation guidance in the Installation Guide. For a quick overview, continue here.

  1. Ensure the camera is installed in its final intended location.
  2. If necessary, acknowledge the camera is installed, then select Continue.
  3. The app starts a live view of the camera and an ALPR test to assist with Axon Outpost positioning and orientation.
    Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.     Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.
  4. Loosen the appropriate mount slightly to reposition the camera as needed so license plate reads begin appearing in the app. The LED ring appears yellow during ALPR testing.
    Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.     Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.
  5. Optionally, test the three functions at the top of the app:
    • Reload ALPR test Shows the previously described button. – Restarts the automatic license plate recognition test.
    • Switch to Night Mode (ALPR IR) Shows the previously described button. – Activates the infrared LEDs. Use this mode when performing the ALPR test at night or in low-light conditions.
    • Switch to Landscape Mode Shows the previously described button. – Test ALPR in landscape orientation. The license plate information displayed is the same as in portrait mode.
      Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.
  6. Select Continue (shown in step 4).
  7. Confirm the ALPR test passed and select Continue. If the ALPR test failed, skip to next step.
    Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.
  8. If the ALPR test failed:

    • Ensure the camera is installed and aimed correctly. Use the live view grid (shown in step 5) to frame the area of capture.

    • Ensure at least one vehicle crosses within the camera's field of view.

    • Restart the camera by holding the small button on the back for 12 seconds (see Get to know Axon Outpost in the User Guide), re-pair to the camera (see Sign in and connect), and re-run the ALPR test (see Install it.

    • Still stuck? Contact Axon technical support.

Align it

It's important to enter the compass direction the camera is facing.

  1. Hold your phone with the screen facing upward and rotate the phone to align the on-screen direction indicator with the direction Axon Outpost is pointing (left arrow below).
  2. Once the phone and the physical camera are facing the same direction, select Continue.
    Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.
  3. Verify the Axon Outpost camera's location and orientation now appear in Fusus.

Complete setup

With alignment completed, select Continue if needed, then Finish.
Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.   Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.   Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.

View the device and its details in Axon Evidence under the Inventory menu, including its status, firmware version, battery level, and additional information.

The camera disconnects from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, restarts, and is ready for use. The LED ring illuminates red after a successful restart.
Shows the A O M screen described in the preceding text.

To set up another new camera, return to Sign in.

 

Setup ï this topic

You've reached the last topic in this series on Axon Axon Outpost (yay you!).

To start with the first topic, see Introduction.

For all Axon Outpost topics and manuals, see the product page.