TASER device settings

The TASER device settings pages let administrators configure TASER settings based on organization policy. Each supported device has its own page.

Select Admin then under TASER Energy Weapon section, select your device and then Edit Depicts the icon just described. for the applicable profile. Make selections as needed, then select Save at the bottom. New settings apply to TASER battery packs when they are charged in a networked dock.

TASER 7 settings

The following settings can be found on the TASER 7 page:

  • LASER
    • The TASER 7 uses two lasers to identify approximate impact location of the top and bottom cartridge probes. Options include both LASERs solid, top LASER solid, bottom LASER blinking, and LASERs off.
  • Flashlight Power
    • Options include High, Low, or Off.
  • Dim Flashlight While Arcing
    • When enabled, the flashlight will dim when the user hits the Arc switch to perform a Warning Arc. This setting can only be enabled in firmware versions 1.10.4 and above
  • Tilt Select
    • The Tilt Select feature allows users to switch the active bay that will be deployed when the trigger is pulled. If this feature is activated, the user will see the active cartridge underlined on the CID of the device. A quick sideways tilt of the device will change bays. Note that this is an intentional motion that uses the device’s accelerometer to determine if the TASER has been tilted >45 degrees and returned to upright in under one second. Further details on this motion and a video demonstrating the capability can be found by searching “Tilt Select” on my.axon.com. This feature will be available starting with Firmware version 1.6 (May 2020).
    • If both Close-Quarters and Stand-Off cartridges are inserted in the TASER, the lasers will automatically change to represent the angle of the cartridge in the active bay. If “Enabled – Training Only” is selected, the user may only take advantage of this feature when Inert or HALT cartridges are inserted. This particular setting lets users test the feature to see if they would like to activate it for live cartridges in the field.
  • Cartridge Deployment in Function Test Mode
    • Determines if TASER 7 automatically exits Function Test Mode and deploys a cartridge when the trigger is pulled. When disabled, a trigger pull in Function Test Mode will have no impact on the device's behavior and will be logged as "Trigger Rejected". When disabled, to manually exit Function Test Mode, shift the safety switch down (SAFE) and then up (ARMED) to power off the TASER, exit Function Test Mode, and power on in Weapons Mode. Note: this setting can only be disabled in FW versions 1.9.0 and above.
  • Wireless Communication Controls
    • TASER 7 wireless communication. TASER 7 uses wireless broadcasts to activate nearby cameras (Axon Signal) or communicate handle information to nearby Docks (Chirp). Signal and Chirp are disabled when wireless communication is disabled. VR cartridges override this setting.
  • Automatic Shut-Down
    • When set to Hard Stop, the weapon automatically shuts-down electrical discharge after 5 seconds, regardless of if the trigger or arc switch is being held down. When set to Arc Switch Override, the weapon continues electrical discharge after 5 seconds, as long as the arc switch is being held down. When set to Disabled, the weapon continues electrical discharge after 5 seconds, as long as the trigger and/or arc switch is being held down.

TASER 7 CQ settings

The following settings can be found on the TASER 7 CQ page:

  • LASER
    • The TASER 7 CQ uses a single LASER to identify approximate impact location of the top and bottom cartridge probes.
  • Flashlight Power
    • Options include High, Low, or Off.
  • Dim Flashlight While Arcing
    • When enabled, the flashlight will dim when the user hits the Arc switch to perform a Warning Arc. This setting can only be enabled in firmware versions 1.10.4 and above.
  • Cartridge Deployment in Function Test Mode
    • Determines if TASER 7 automatically exits Function Test Mode and deploys a cartridge when the trigger is pulled. When disabled, a trigger pull in Function Test Mode will have no impact on the device's behavior and will be logged as "Trigger Rejected". When disabled, to manually exit Function Test Mode, shift the safety switch down (SAFE) and then up (ARMED) to power off the TASER, exit Function Test Mode, and power on in Weapons Mode. Note: this setting can only be disabled in FW versions 1.9.0 and above.
  • Automatic Shut-Down
    • When set to Hard Stop, the weapon automatically shuts-down electrical discharge after 5 seconds, regardless of if the trigger or arc switch is being held down. When set to Arc Switch Override, the weapon continues electrical discharge after 5 seconds, as long as the arc switch is being held down. When set to Disabled, the weapon continues electrical discharge after 5 seconds, as long as the trigger and/or arc switch is being held down.