Bosch AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i Datasheet

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AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i

u Starlight technology with excellent low-light

performance and High dynamic range of 120 dB
to see detail in difficult light conditions

u Incorporates the latest H.265 video

compression technology to reduce bandwidth
and storage requirements

The AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i camera
incorporates the latest in Video Analytics, starlight
technology, and video streaming. With starlight
imaging technology for excellent low-light sensitivity
and the most robust Intelligent Video Analytics on the
market, the camera delivers unmatched picture
quality. Even under the most challenging light
conditions, the 30x PTZ dome camera delivers high­definition (HD) 1080p video. Easy to install, the
camera is available in either a field-proven, outdoor
pendant housing or an indoor, in-ceiling housing.

Functions

Exceptional low-light performance

The latest sensor technology combined with the
sophisticated noise suppression results in an
exceptional sensitivity in color. The low-light
performance is so good that the camera continues to
provide excellent color performance even with a
minimum of ambient light.

High dynamic range

The dynamic range of the camera is outstanding and is
obvious in real-world performance comparisons. In
extended dynamic range mode, the camera uses an
electronic shutter to capture four images with
different exposure time and reproduce a high-contrast

u Built-in Intelligent Video Analytics alert

operators in case of unusual scene activity

u Edge intelligence with Intelligent Tracking and

object detection even when the camera is
moving

u Exceptional reliability with 3-year warranty

(including on moving parts)

frame. The result is that you can view details in both
the bright areas (highlights) and the dark areas
(shadows) of a scene at the same time. You can easily
distinguish objects and features (for example, faces)
with bright backlight.

H.265 high-efficiency video encoding

The camera is designed on the most efficient and
powerful H.264 and H.265/HEVC encoding platform.
The camera is capable of delivering high-quality and
high-resolution video with very low network load. With
a doubling of encoding efficiency, H.265 is the new
compression standard of choice for IP video
surveillance systems.

Snap to zoom

Drawing a box in the image will trigger the camera to
zoom to the correct position.

IntelligentVideoAnalytics on the edge

With built-in video content analysis (VCA), the camera
reinforces the Intelligence-at-the-Edge concept where
edge devices become increasingly intelligent.

The camera comes with the state-of-the-art VCA
method by Bosch, Intelligent Video Analytics, that
reliably detects, and analyzes moving objects while
suppressing unwanted alarms from spurious sources
in the image.

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With this method, the camera is able to detect idle
and removed objects as well as loitering, multiple line
crossing, and trajectories. This method also supports
BEV (Bird’s Eye View) People counting.

Video Analytics while camera is moving

Outside of pre-positions and even while the PTZ
camera is moving, whether on guard tours or
manually, the IntelligentVideoAnalytics application
can detect and start alarms when objects are in alarm
fields. These alarm fields are defined once across all
PTZ camera views. The camera can automatically
trigger an alarm if any part of a field within the
camera's view becomes active while on a guard tour
sweeping across the monitored areas.

Intelligent Tracking

The camera utilizes the built-in Intelligent Video
Analytics to follow an individual or an object
continuously.

When Intelligent Video Analytics detects objects while
the camera is in a stationary position, the camera
activates the Intelligent Tracking feature. This feature
controls the pan/tilt/zoom actions of the camera to
track the objects and keep them in view in the scene.

The new Intelligent Tracking is based on robust flow
detection algorithms which can reliably track moving
objects even under challenging scenes.

The tracking and detection reliability can be enhanced
further with virtual masking for scenes with a lot of
background motion such as trees or other objects
creating constant motion in the scene.

Auto mode: When configured in this mode, the
camera actively analyzes the video to detect any
moving object. If it detects movement, it begins to
track the object. This mode is most useful for
scenarios where normally no motion is expected.

One Click mode: In this mode, users can click an
object moving in the live video image to enable the
camera to track the movement of the selected object.
This mode is most useful for scenarios where normal
scene activity is expected.

CameraTrainer

Based on examples of target objects and non-target
objects, the new CameraTrainer program uses
machine learning to allow the user to define objects of
interest and generate detectors for them. In contrast
to the moving objects that the Intelligent Video
Analytics application detects, the CameraTrainer
program detects both moving and non-moving objects
and classifies them immediately. Using Configuration
Manager, you can configure the CameraTrainer
program using both live video as well as recordings
available through the respective camera. The resulting
detectors can be downloaded and uploaded for
distribution to other cameras.

Intelligent streaming reduces bandwidth and storage
requirements

The low-noise image and the efficient H.265
compression technology provide clear images while
reducing bandwidth and storage by up to 80%
compared to standard H.264 cameras. With this new
generation of cameras an extra level of intelligence is
added with Intelligent Streaming. The camera
provides the most usable image possible by cleverly
optimizing the detail-to-bandwidth ratio. The smart
encoder continuously scans the complete scene as
well as regions of the scene and dynamically adjust
compression based on relevant information like
movement. Together with Intelligent Dynamic Noise
Reduction, which actively analyzes the contents of a
scene and reduces noise artifacts accordingly, bitrates
are reduced by up to 80%. Because noise is reduced
at the source during image capture, the lower bitrate
does not compromise image quality. This results in
substantially lower storage costs and network strain
and still retain a high image quality and smooth
motion.

Image Stabilization

As PTZ cameras continue to increase their optical
zoom capabilities, image stabilization becomes critical
to eliminate movement caused by unstable camera
mounts. Minor movement of the camera mount can
shift the field of view by a large distance when the
camera is zoomed to a high value. This can render
images unusable. The camera incorporates an Image
Stabilization algorithm; when turned on, the camera
detects continuous vibration. If it detects vibration,
the camera dynamically corrects the shaky video in
both the vertical and horizontal axis, resulting in
improved image clarity and a stable field of view on
the monitor.

Auto Exposure (AE) region and Focus region

With the Auto Exposure (AE) function, the camera
computes the lighting condition of the entire scene.
Then the camera determines the optimum level of iris,
gain, and shutter speed.

In AE region mode, users can designate a specified
area of the scene, based on pre-positions. The camera
computes the lighting condition of the specified area.
Then the camera determines the optimum level of iris,
gain, and shutter speed to get an image.

Focus region mode, unlike normal auto focus mode,
allows users to focus on a specified area of the scene.

Users have the ability to customize these modes, if
necessary, for the specific requirements of the site.

Simple set-up

The camera has a very intuitive user interface that
allows fast and easy configuration. Configurable scene
modes are provided with the best settings for a
variety of applications.

• Standard

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This mode is optimized for most standard scenes both
indoor and outdoor.

• Color Only (Traffic)

In this mode, the camera does not switch to
monochrome mode at low light levels. The mode is
optimized to minimize motion artifacts and to capture
the color of vehicles/pedestrians and traffic lights,
even at night, for scenarios such as city surveillance
and traffic monitoring.

• Indoor

This mode is ideal for indoor applications where
lighting is constant and does not change. Auto white
balance will be mainly focused on low color
temperature 3200K.

• Sensitivity boost

This mode provides maximum sensitivity in low light
scenes by using longer exposure times, resulting in
bright images even in extreme low light.

• Fast movement

This mode is used for monitoring fast moving objects
like cars in traffic scenes. Motion artifacts are
minimized and the image is optimized for a sharp and
detailed picture in color and monochrome.

• Vibrant

This mode provides a more vivid image with increased
contrast, sharpness, and saturation.

Sophisticated alarm responses

The camera supports advanced alarm control that
uses sophisticated rules-based 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
commands to perform advanced camera functions.

Pre-positions and tours

The camera supports 256 pre-positions and two styles
of Guard Tours: Pre-position and Record/Playback.
The Pre-position tour has capability for up to 256 pre­positions with a configurable dwell time between pre­positions and can be customized as to the order and
the frequency that each Pre-position is visited. The
camera also provides support for two (2) recorded
tours, which have a total duration of 15 minutes of
movements. These are recorded macros of an
operator’s movements, including pan, tilt, and zoom
activities, and can be played back in a continuous
manner.

Data security

Special measures are necessary to ensure the highest
level of security for device access and data transport.
On initial setup, the camera is only accessible over
secure channels. You must set a service-level
password in order to access camera functions.

Web browser and viewing client access can be
protected using HTTPS or other secure protocols that
support state-of-the-art TLS 1.2 protocol with updated
cipher suites including AES encryption with 256 bit
keys. No software can be installed in the camera, and
only authenticated firmware can be uploaded. A three­level password protection with security
recommendations allows users to customize device
access. Network and device access can be protected
using 802.1x network authentication with EAP/TLS
protocol. Superior protection from malicious attacks
is guaranteed by the Embedded Login Firewall, on­board Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI) support.

The advanced certificate handling offers:

• Self-signed unique certificates automatically
created when required

• Client and server certificates for authentication

• Client certificates for proof of authenticity

• Certificates with encrypted private keys

Power options

The camera can be powered by either PoE+ (IEEE

802.3at) capable network switch or a High Power-

over-Ethernet Midspan. In a PoE configuration, a
single (Cat5e/Cat6e) cable connection provides
power while simultaneously supporting data and video
transmission. For maximum reliability, the camera can
operate with 24 VAC power source a redundant power
system of PoE and a separate connected
simultaneously. If either the PoE or 24 VAC power
source fails, the camera seamlessly transitions to the
remaining power source. The camera can also accept
a standard 24 VAC power source if a PoE network
interface will not be used.

For pendant models used in outdoor applications that
require heaters, a High PoE Midspan (60 W) by Bosch
is required to power both the camera and its internal
heaters.

For in-ceiling or indoor pendant applications that
don’t require heater power, standard PoE+ (IEEE

802.3at) midspans or switches can be used to power

the camera.

System integration and ONVIF conformance

The camera conforms to the ONVIF (Open Network
Video Interface Forum) specification which guarantees
interoperability between network video products
regardless of manufacturer. The ONVIF Profile S
specification allows easy integration with other

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conformant devices and VMS. ONVIF conformant
devices are able to exchange live video, audio,
metadata, and control information, and ensure that
they are automatically discovered and connected to
network applications such as video management
systems.

PTZ drive and mechanism

The camera offers a reliable drive platform, designed
for continuous tours for at least three years. It
provides an unlimited three-year warranty. Its design
provides optimum smoothness in motion when used
at low speeds or with a joystick.

Pan and tilt preset repeatability are accurate to within
±0.1 degrees to ensure that the correct scene is
captured every time. The camera delivers variable
pan/tilt speeds from a crawl speed of only 0.1 degrees
per second to a full 400 degrees per second. The
camera is capable of pan speeds of 400 degrees per
second and tilt speeds of 300 degrees per second
between pre-positions. The camera provides a tilt
angle 18 degrees above the horizon, and a pan range
of up to 360 degrees continuous rotation.

Design for challenging environments

Pendant housings are rated to provide IP66 protection
and offer an operating temperature range down to -40
°C (-40 °F). The pendant model comes fully assembled
with a sunshield which can be easily removed for use
in indoor applications. In addition, both pendant and
in-ceiling camera models have a high-resolution acrylic
bubble for enhanced image clarity.

Camera Diagnostics

The camera has several built-in sensors / advanced
diagnostics that display warnings on the camera’s
OSD about the health of the camera. The diagnostics
log records the events such as:

• Low voltage - a drop in incoming power below the
level where the camera becomes non-functional

• High temperature - the internal temperature
exceeds specifications

• Low temperature - the internal temperature
exceeds minimum levels

• High humidity - the internal humidity exceeds 70%

• Total hours of camera operation

Certain events also appear on the camera’s OSD.
These diagnostic records are available for the
installation or service technician to review.

Certifications and approvals

For a full list of all related certifications/standards,
refer to the Product Tests Report, available on the
online catalog, on the Documents tab of the product
page for your device. If the document is unavailable on
the product page, contact your sales representative.

Electromagneti
c compatibility
(EMC)

FCC Part 15, ICES-003
EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
EN 55032:2015/AC:2016

Ease of installation and servicing

The camera has been designed for quick and easy
installation, a key feature from Bosch IP video
products. All housings feature recessed screws and
latches for increased tamper resistance.

Bosch offers a full complement of hardware and
accessories (sold separately) for wall, corner, mast,
roof, and pipe mount for indoor and outdoor
environments, which allow the camera to be adapted
easily to individual site requirements.

Remotely upgrade the camera whenever new firmware
becomes available. This ensures up-to-date products,
thus protecting investment with little effort.

Fiber Optic Kit

Bosch offers the optional VG4-SFPSCKT, a unique
media converter module for use with various Bosch
devices. This media converter module is designed to
accept a wide-range of 10/100Mbps SFP modules for
use with Multimode or Single-mode optical fiber with
LC or SC connectors.

The media converter module along with the SFP
module is user-installed directly into the camera‘s
power supply box to provide an integrated fiber optic
solution.

Product Safety Complies with UL, CE, CSA, EN,

and IEC standards including:
UL 62368-1
EN 62368-1
EN 60950-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-14
IEC 62368-1 Ed.2
IEC 60950-1 Ed.2
IEC 60950-22 Ed.2

Marks UL, CE, WEEE, RCM, EAC, VCCI,

FCC, RoHS

Region Regulatory compliance/quality marks

Europe CE Declaration of Conformity

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USA UL 62368

UL 60950