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Bosch AutoDome is a modular camera system that is introduces a revolutionary new concept in dome cameras. More than just a series of cameras, it’s a dome platform built around a system of intelligent, interchangeable modules that allow you to update camera functionality easily and cost effectively.
Using common components lets you install a basic camera system today and migrate to a more advanced version tomorrow – without having to replace the entire dome, thus protecting your initial investment.
Interchangeable modules The entire AutoDome system is based on five interchangeable modules: the CPU, camera, housing, communications, and power supply. Simply swap one of Bosch AutoDome’s interchangeable modules and quickly upgrade from analog to Network/IP, color to day/night, or add motion detection. Never before have you had the ability to adapt a security system to your changing needs this quickly or inexpensively.
By using the same housing components, all installations have a consistent look, and observers have no idea which type of camera (if any) is watching over them. This unique, modular camera system design also gives you the flexibility to move security cameras between different housings when special coverage is needed, or as site plan requirements change. For example, an 18x PTZ camera over a specific area could easily be “hot-swapped” to a 26x or 36x day/night without removing the power.
Migrating from a basic dome to one with advanced features such as AutoTrack II intelligent tracking can be done quickly and easily, without requiring dome removal or rewiring. AutoDome from Bosch Ethernet communications module allows you to add IP functionality while maintaining connectivity to existing analog inputs and outputs.
Bosch Autodome 300 Series highlights
The Bosch AutoDome 300 Series includes support for 18x, 26x, and the industry-leading 36x day/night PTZ cameras, and several advanced features – including an alarm management “rules” engine and privacy masking.
The AutoDome 300 Series supports a variety of standard and optional video and data transmission methods, including Bilinx (over coax and UTP), fiber, and even TCP/IP over Ethernet. Remote control, configuration, and firmware updates can also be performed over these cables, offering you unparalleled control of your cameras and system. Cable compensation provides extended coaxial and UTP distance runs while preventing the image quality degradation caused by signal losses from long cable lengths.
The optional IP Communications Module in Autodome has hybrid functionality to protect your current analog technology investment while providing a clear and stable migration path to fully digital, IP-based solutions. This allows you to move to Network IP video at your own pace – all at once or one camera at a time. And since all AutoDome modules are completely interchangeable, there is no need to replace expensive components (e.g., cameras) or labor-intensive components (e.g., mounts and housings).
Functions
The following are some of the features that make the AutoDome 300 Series the most flexible PTZ dome camera systems in the security industry.
High-performance PTZ day/night cameras
Image control and quality are integral aspects of any PTZ dome system, and the Bosch AutoDome delivers. The 500i Series is available with a choice of 18x, 26x, or an industry-leading 36x optical zoom lens, and all 500i Series systems offer a full 12x digital zoom. The 18x and 26x cameras provide 470/460 TVL (NTSC/PAL), and the 36x camera provides a full 540 TVL of horizontal resolution for outstanding clarity and image detail. The 36x camera also incorporates technology that dramatically improves the dynamic range by 128 times. Also known as WDR (wide-dynamic range), it results in clear image reproduction in extreme high-contrast environments.
The patented AutoScaling (proportional zoom) and AutoPivot (automatically rotates and flips the camera) ensure optimal control. Day/night capabilities and outstanding sensitivity make 300 Series security cameras exceptional performers in all lighting conditions. In low light, these cameras automatically switch from color to monochrome by removing the IR filter to boost infrared illumination sensitivity, while maintaining superior image quality. For operation in the darkest conditions, the SensUp control feature automatically extends the shutter speed to as much as one second. This increases sensitivity by more than 50 times.
With super-quick, 360° per-second pan and tilt speeds, the AutoDome 300 Series outperforms other domes in its class. The 300 Series supports 99 pre-positions and two styles of guard tours: preset and record/playback. The preset tour can handle up to 99 pre-positions with a configurable dwell
time between pre-positions; the order and frequency with which each preset is visited can be customized. The AutoDome 300 Series also provides support for two recorded tours, which have a combined duration of 15 minutes of movement. These are recorded macros of an operator’s movements, including pan, tilt, and zoom activities, and can be played back continuously.Supported menu languages include: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Polish.
Alarm management
The AutoDome 300 Series from Bosch takes alarm handling to new levels of flexibility and power.
Inputs and outputs
The Bosch AutoDome 300 Series can handle seven alarm inputs: two of these are analog inputs that can be programmed for EOLR (End-of-Line Resistor) supervision whenever true security applications require it. These inputs enable the dome to “sense” if the contact is opened or closed and
whether the wire has been tampered with (either by being cut or shorted). In addition, the AutoDome 300 Series supports four outputs: one relay rated at two amps and three additional open collectors for driving external devices.
Each can be programmed individually. Advanced alarm control This new concept in flexibility goes beyond simple alarm handling. Advanced alarm control uses sophisticated rulesbased logic to determine how to manage alarms. In its most basic form, a “rule” could define which input(s) should activate which output(s). In a more complex form, inputs and outputs can be combined with pre-defined or user specified keyboard commands to perform advanced dome functions. There is virtually no limit to the number of combinations that you can program, making the standard software in the dome ready for any application.
Superior privacy masking
The AutoDome 300 Series allows for a total of 24 individual privacy masks, with up to eight displayed in the same scene. Unlike conventional privacy masks, these can each be programmed with three, four, or even five corners to cover more complex shapes. As the camera is zoomed each mask changes size smoothly and quickly ensuring that the covered object cannot be seen. You also have a choice of colors: black, white, and blurred. Blurred comes in handy when privacy is an issue, but determining the presence of
motion is still required.
Optional hybrid analog/IP operation
Optional hybrid connectivity allows the AutoDome to simultaneously stream IP video across a local or wide area network, and CVBS video via coaxial cabling to support existing analog equipment. Network video streams are sent over IP networks and can be viewed with the Bosch DiBos Digital Video Recorder or on a PC running VIDOS video management software. Alternatively, a Bosch IP video decoder can be used to display the video on an analog CVBS or VGA monitor. For maximum accessibility, video can be viewed using a Web browser. The BNC connection provides direct input to a conventional analog matrix switcher or DVR, further enhancing AutoDome’s viewing and recording flexibility. Hybrid operation allows simultaneous dome control over the network and via biphase analog controllers.
MPEG-4 encoding
AutoDome’s IP Communications Module uses the latest MPEG-4 compression technology to provide DVD-quality 4CIF video at frame rates up to 25/30 PAL/NTSC images per second (IPS). The IP module also leverages bandwidth throttling and multicasting capabilities to efficiently manage bandwidth and storage requirements while delivering the best possible image quality and resolution.
Bosch Autodome 300 series Main Features.
- High-speed PTZ dome
- Fully interchangeable CPUs, cameras, housings, communications, and mounts
- Choice of 540TVL 36x day/night night camera with 128x wide dynamic range or 470TVL 26x and 18x day/night cameras
- Tri-streaming (simultaneous dual MPEG-4 and M-JPEG streaming)
- Optional hybrid operation provides simultaneous analog (coax) and IP (MPEG-4) connectivity
- UTP transmission standard on all analog models
- All versions allow for remote configuration and update
- Cable compensation extends cabling distances
- Multi-protocol capable
- Advanced diagnostics
- Three-year warranty
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