Bosch MIC-7230-G5 Specsheet

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MIC IP starlight 7000 HD

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u Exceptional strength and ruggedness for any

outdoor application such as traffic monitoring
(bridges, tunnels, or highways), perimeter
protection, and city surveillance

The MIC IP starlight 7000 HD camera has an advanced
PTZ platform that was designed using Bosch’s domain
expertise in material engineering, mechanical design,
intelligent imaging, and video streaming.
The camera complies to some of the toughest industry
standards such as IP68, NEMA 6P, and IK10 for
extreme mechanical strength and durability.
The camera is designed using the latest technology in
intelligent imaging and video streaming. Thanks to the
intelligent encoding and Content-Based Imaging
Technology (CBIT), the HD module delivers high­resolution video even under challenging light
conditions at very low bit rates.

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.

u Starlight (1080p25/30) camera technology with

excellent low-light sensitivity (color = 0.0077 lux)

u Extended Dynamic Range mode (120 dB) to see

details in bright and dark areas simultaneously

u Optional, field-installable combo illuminator (IR/

White light) provides detection of objects up to 300
m (984 ft) away

Ruggedized design for extreme applications

The camera is designed to last in surveillance
applications that are beyond the mechanical
capabilities of normal PTZ domes or conventional
positioning systems. The complete metal body has
been engineered to withstand high-impact or
continuous low-frequency vibration. The camera
models comply to IK10 rating for impact resistance
and to the IEC 60068 standards applicable to vibration
and shock.
With a temperature range of -40 °C to +60 °C (-40 °F
to +140 °F), the camera is designed specifically for use
in extreme environments around the world.
The camera benefits from Bosch Automotive domain
knowledge in material engineering and coatings. As a
result, the superior metallurgy and the finish of the
camera provide unprecedented protection against
corrosion. The camera has been tested for 2000 hours
of salt spray per the ASTM B117 standard.

Intelligence

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

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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.
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.

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.
The camera supports three modes for Intelligent
Tracking:
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.
Triggered mode: In this mode, the camera continuously
analyzes the scene for alarms or rule violations. If a
rule is violated, it triggers the advanced tracking
feature of the camera to start following the object /
person that triggered the alarm.
This unique combination of robust Intelligent Video
Analytics and Intelligent Tracking allows the camera to
track moving objects of interest without getting
distracted by other moving objects in the scene.

Virtual masking

The camera offers Virtual Masking, which gives users
flexibility to mask parts of the scene which should not
be considered for flow analysis to trigger Intelligent
Tracking. This allows users to mask from IVA/Tracking
any background motion (moving trees, pulsating lights,
and busy roads) in the scene without blocking the
motion from the video.

Content Based Imaging Technology

Content Based Imaging Technology (CBIT) is used to
radically improve image quality in all lighting
conditions and to identify areas for enhanced

processing. The camera examines the scene using
intelligent video analytics and provides feedback to re­tune the image processing. This provides better detail
in the areas that matter and better all-round
performance.

High-performance imaging platforms

Image control and quality are integral aspects of any
PTZ camera, and the camera delivers outstanding
clarity and image detail.
The camera has a professional-grade imaging platform
capable of delivering 1080p25/30 HD resolution in
environments with ambient light extremes. The camera
also has a 30x optical zoom lens (12x digital zoom)
and flexible mounting options (upright, inverted, or
canted) to achieve the perfect field of view.
Day/night capabilities and outstanding sensitivity make
the camera an exceptional performer in all lighting
conditions. In low light, the camera automatically
switches from color to monochrome by removing the
IR filter to boost sensitivity, while maintaining superior
image quality. For operation in the darkest conditions,
automatic control of shutter speeds increases
sensitivity by more than 50 times.

Intelligent Defog

Users can configure the mode to be active
continuously, or to activate automatically when the
video analytics in the camera detect fog and add light
to the video image (and then deactivate when the fog
clears or the scene changes).

Superior privacy masking

The camera provides 24 individual, easy to configure
privacy masks, with up to 8 displayed in the same
scene. As the camera is zoomed, each mask changes
size smoothly and quickly, ensuring that the covered
object cannot be seen in most cases.

Integrated wiper

Thanks to its integrated, long-lasting wiper, the MIC
camera captures images of the highest quality all year
long, regardless of the weather.

Pan and tilt drive and mechanism

The pan and tilt mechanism is a ruggedized, direct­drive system. The brushless motors directly control
the pan and tilt movement using a finely-tuned gear
train designed to minimize backlash and support
continuous operation without significant wear and
tear.
The camera has a closed-loop position control system
using a 15-bit position resolver. This resolver ensures
that every pan/tilt position has an address. The
camera never loses a preset position even when
moved by an external force.
With a full 360º continuous rotation pan and 290º tilt
control (on upright models without illuminators) and
super-quick pan (120°/second) and tilt (90°/second)
for exceptional viewing capability, the camera
outperforms other cameras in its class.

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The resolver inside the camera ensures that the
camera will never lose its position.

DORI coverage

DORI (Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify) is a
standard system (EN-62676-4) for defining the ability
of a camera to distinguish persons or objects within a
covered area. The maximum distance at which a
camera/lens combination can meet these criteria is
shown below:

DORI

definition

Detect 25 px/m

(8 px/ft)

Observe 63 px/m

(19 px/ft)

Recognize 125 px/m

(38 px/ft)

Identify 250 px/m

(76 px/ft)

Distance

WIDE 1X TELE 30X

62 m
(193 ft)

25 m
(81 ft)

12 m
(41 ft)

6 m
(20 ft)

1913 m
(5978 ft)

759 m
(2517 ft)

383 m
(1259 ft)

191 m
(629 ft)

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 that allows the camera to
detect continuous vibration. If it detects vibration, the
camera dynamically corrects the shaky video in both
the vertical and horizontal axis, resulting in
exceptional image clarity and a stable field of view on
the monitor.

Common product platform (CPP4)

The camera has an advanced, efficient H.264 encoder
(CPP4) embedded for high quality HD streaming video
and very efficient streaming and network capabilities.
The new platform supports simultaneous streaming of
individually configurable HD streams, and allows a
choice of HD resolution in combination of SD
resolutions.

Bitrate optimized profile

The average typical optimized bitrate in kbits/s for
various frame rates is shown in the table:

Dual-mode Illumination

The field-installable MIC illuminator accessory (sold
separately) enables Detection of objects 300 m (984
ft) away using IR light. Unique 3D Diffuser technology
ensures even illumination across the entire scene.
Ensuring long-term reliability, the patented, integrated
Constant Light technology automatically controls and
adjusts output to deliver a consistent level of
illumination performance throughout the life of the
product, even when operating in fluctuating
temperatures. The illuminator accessory consists of
both IR and White light LEDs. Operators can switch
between the two light sources with a single click.

FPS 1080p 720p 480p

60 -- 2600 2000

30 2600 1300 1000

15 2100 1100 800

10 1800 1000 700

5 1250 600 450

2 500 270 200

Actual bitrate may vary depending on the scene
complexities and encoding configurations.

Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction reduces
bandwidth and storage requirements

The camera uses Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction
(IDNR) which actively analyzes the contents of a scene
and reduces noise artifacts accordingly.
The low-noise image and the efficient H.264
compression technology combine to provide clear
images while reducing bandwidth and storage by up to
50% compared to other H.264 cameras. This results in
reduced-bandwidth streams that still retain a high
image quality and smooth motion. The camera
provides the most usable image possible by cleverly
optimizing the detail-to-bandwidth ratio.

System integration

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.
Third-party integrators can easily access the internal
feature set of the camera for integration into large
projects. Visit the Bosch Integration Partner Program
(IPP) website (ipp.boschsecurity.com) for more
information.

Data security

Special measures have been put in place to ensure the
highest level of security for device access and data
transport. The three-level password protection with
security recommendations allows users to customize
device access. Web browser access can be protected
using HTTPS and firmware updates can also be
protected with authenticated secure uploads.
The on-board Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) support, guarantee
superior protection from malicious attacks. The 802.1x
network authentication with EAP/TLS, supports
TLS 1.2 with updated cipher suites including AES 256
encryption.
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

Ease of installation

The camera has been designed for quick and easy
installation, a key feature from Bosch IP video security
products.
The camera supports mounting in upright, inverted, or
canted orientation. The field-selectable canting option
allows the upper section of the camera to be tilted
down at a 45° angle. This is very useful for installations
that require a view of the scene directly under the
camera. No matter the installation position, the
camera will provide the perfect field of view.
The MIC Series has a wide range of mounting
accessories, including a hinged DCA mount, a wall
mount, a corner mount, and a pole mount. In addition,
a sunshield is available for camera installations in hot,
sunny locations.
The MIC Hinged DCA (MIC-DCA-Hx) provides a
convenient mounting point for a MIC camera.
The hinge feature allows installers to “hang” the
camera temporarily during installation for easier
connection of cables/wiring before final bolts are
installed.
Made from cast aluminum, the hinged DCA is deeper
than the standard MIC-DCA in order to easily
accommodate the connections from the base of the
camera, and has two M25 holes (or 3/4 in. NPT holes
using the conduit adapter (male M25 to female 3/4"
NPT) (Available in specific regions only.)) to accept

weatherproof conduit or cable glands. An O-ring
provides an IP68-rated seal between the base of the
camera and the top of the DCA.
For installations in locations that require additional
protection for the camera’s electrical connectors, a
special weatherproof kit is available. The kit includes
IP67-rated watertight glands that seal the connectors
to prevent damage from high humidity or moisture
condensation.
Bosch offers several power/control accessories,
including a high-capacity 24 VAC power supply, and an
inexpensive ‘alarm/washer’ interface accessory unit to
connect external alarm signals and control optional
external washer pump devices.
If a more sophisticated installation is required,
connect the camera to the advanced accessory named
VIDEOJET connect, which includes an integrated HPoE
network connection, two standard network interfaces,
integrated Bosch transcoder technology, Compact
Flash-based local storage, a built-in network switch,
alarm/washer control interfaces, audio in, and two
sockets for SFP-based network fiber optic modules.

Robust design rated to an industry-leading IP68,
Type 6P, IK10

Subjected and certified to rigorous dust and
immersion tests (IP68, Type 6P) and impact test
(IK10), MIC Series cameras are perfectly suited for
installation in even the most unforgiving environments.
The cameras’ aluminum housing receives a corrosion
protection surface treatment, along with robust,
powder coat paint. Reliable O-ring seals completely
protect the internal components from the external
environment, meaning that there is no need to
pressurize the camera. To guarantee the seal, the
factory submerges each MIC camera to ensure seal
integrity before shipping.

Dual power options

The camera can be powered by a network compliant
to High Power-over-Ethernet (Bosch’s version of High
PoE) using a Bosch model of High PoE Midspans (sold
separately). With this configuration, only a single
(Cat5e/Cat6e) cable connection is required to view, to
power, and to control the camera.
The camera can also accept a standard 24 VAC power
source if a High PoE network interface will not be
used. User-supplied wiring must be in compliance with
electrical codes (Class 2 power levels).
For maximum reliability, the camera can be connected
simultaneously to a High PoE Midspan and a separate
24 VAC power source. If High PoE and 24 VAC are
applied simultaneously, the camera usually selects
auxiliary input (24 VAC) and will draw minimal power
from the High PoE Midspan. If the 24 VAC power
source fails, the camera switches power input
seamlessly to High PoE. After the 24 VAC power
source is restored, the camera switches power input
again to 24 VAC.