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.
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)
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
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.
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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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
: When configured in this mode, the camera
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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
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: Preset and Record/ Playback. Users
can easily adjust the image setting for individual
preposition if necessary, to see the detail for specific
requirement of the sites. Totally users can also
configure the preset standard tour with as many as
256 sequential pre-positions, with a configurable dwell
time between pre-positions. The camera also provides
support for two recorded tours, which are recorded
macros of an operator’s movements, including pan,
tilt, and zoom activities, and can be played back with
the click of a button.
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, on-board
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-overEthernet 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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)
Product SafetyComplies with UL, CE, CSA, EN, and IEC
MarksUL, CE, WEEE, RCM, EAC, VCCI, FCC, RoHS
FCC Part 15, ICES-003
EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
EN 55032:2015/AC:2016
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
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
Technical specifications
AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i
Imager
Effective Picture
Elements (Pixels)
Lens30x motorized Zoom
Field of View (FOV)2.3° to 64.7°
1/2.8 in. CMOS sensor
1944 x 1212 (2.35 MP)
4.3 mm to 129 mm
F1.6 to F4.7
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FocusAutomatic with manual override
IrisAutomatic with manual override
Digital Zoom12x
Day/Night switchAutomatic IR cut filter
Video performance - Sensitivity
(3100K, reflectivity 89%, 1/30, F1.6, 30 IRE)
Color0.0077 lx
Monochrome0.0008 lx
Video performance - Dynamic range
High dynamic range120 dB WDR
Measured according
to IEC 62676 Part 5
100 dB WDR
Additional Camera Settings
Gain controlAGC, Fixed
Aperture correctionHorizontal and vertical
Shutter1 to 1/10000sec
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(SNR)
Backlight
compensation (BLC)
White balance2000 K to 10,000 K
Defog mode featureImproves visibility when viewing foggy or
maximum 8 per Pre-position; programmable
with 3, 4 or 5 corners; selectable color of Black,
White, Gray, “Auto” (average background color)
Virtual Masking24 individually configurable Virtual Masks to
hide parts of the scene (background motion
such as moving trees, pulsating lights, busy
roads, etc.) which should not be considered for
flow analysis to trigger Intelligent Tracking.
Pre-positions256 Pre-positions, each with 20 characters per
Title
Guard ToursCustom Recorded Tours - two (2), total duration
30 minutes: Pre-position tour - one (1),
consisting of up to 256 scenes consecutively,
and one (1) customized with up to 64 userdefined scenes
61 kbps to 2.8 Mbps (depending on the
scene, the frame rate, and the quality settings)
30 fps: 233 ms (typical)
Electrical
In-CeilingPendant
Power24 VAC
High PoE (using a Bosch model of High PoE Midspan;
required to power the heater)
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, class 4 standard) (when used
without powering the heater)
Power
Consumption
(typical)
19.2 W /
33.6 VA
51.0 W / 54.0 VA (heaters on)
or
19.2 W / 33.6 VA (heaters off /
without heater connected in 24 V
power supply box)
DescriptionFiber Optic Ethernet Media Converter kit 6.
Requires a small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
module (sold separately).
Data InterfaceEthernet
Data Rate10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Compliant
Full Duplex or Half Duplex Electrical Port
Full Duplex Optical Port
Compatible ReceiverCNFE2MC
InstallationInstalled inside a VG4-A-PA0, VG4-A-PA1,
VG4-A-PA2, VG4‑A‑PSU1, or a VG4‑A‑PSU2
power supply box with supplied mounting
hardware
6. Kit available separately and must be installed inside the AUTODOME power supply box.
SFP Modules
Description
Interchangeable modules available for use with
MMF or SMF optical fiber.
Intelligent Tracking
Speed
>0.2°/second (minimum)
Data InterfaceEthernet
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Data Rate10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Compliant
Weight (all SFP
modules)
Dimensions (LxWxH)SFP-2, SFP-3: 55.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 mm (2.2 x
TypeConnectorWavelength
SFP-2MMFDuplex LC1310 nm /
SFP-3SMFDuplex LC1310 nm /
SFP-25MMFSingle SC1310 nm /
SFP-26MMFSingle SC1550 nm /
Fiber Compatibility
Optical Fiber
Compatibility, MMF
Optical Fiber
Compatibility, SMF
0.23 kg (0.05 lb)
0.5 x 0.3 in.)
SFP-25, SFP-26: 63.8 x 13.5 x 8.5 mm (2.5 x
0.5 x 0.3 in.)
Max.
(transmit /
receive)
1310 nm
1310 nm
1550 nm
1310 nm
50/125 µm MMF. For 50/125 µm fiber,
subtract 4 dB from the specified optical
budget value. Must meet or exceed fiber
standard ITU-T G.651.
8–10/125 µm SMF. Must meet or exceed
fiber standard ITU-T G.652.
Distance
2 km
(1.2 miles)
20 km
(12.4 miles)
2 km
(1.2 miles)
2 km
(1.2 miles)
Environmental
In-CeilingPendant
NDP-7512-Z30C
NDP-7512-Z30CT
Ingress
Protection
Rating/
Standard
Operating
temperature
(with heater
wired)
Storage
temperature
Operating
Humidity
VibrationIEC 60068-2-6IEC 60068-2-6
ShockIEC 60068-2-27IEC 60068-2-27
IP54, Plenum ratedIP66, NEMA 4X ¹
-10 to +40 °C
(+14 to +104 °F)
-40 to +60 °C
(-40 to +140 °F)
0% to 90% RH, (noncondensing)
NDP-7512-Z30
NDP-7512-Z30K
(Rugged)
-40 to +55 °C (-40 to
+131 °F)
-10 to +55 °C (+14 to
+131 °F) (without
heater wired)
Maximum temperature:
74 °C (165 °F) in
accordance with NEMA
TS 2-2003 (R2008)
-40 to +60 °C
(-40 to +140 °F)
0% to 100% RH,
condensing
NEMA TS2 Section
2.2.8
NEMA TS2 Section
2.2.9
Optical Distance
Specifications
Specified transmission distances are limited to
the optical loss of the fiber and any additional
loss introduced by connectors, splices, and
patch panels. The modules are designed to
operate over the entire optical loss budget
range, so they do not require a minimum loss
in order to operate.
User Connections
Power, NetworkRJ45 10Base-T/100Base-T
Power, Camera24VAC, 50/60Hz
Alarm Inputs (7)2 supervised, 5 non-supervised
Alarm Outputs (4)1 dry contact relay, 3 open collector/
transistor outputs
Programmable for “normally open” or
"normally closed"
32 VDC @ 150 ma max.
Audio1 x mono line in, 1 x mono line out
Signal line in: 20 kOhm typical, 0.707 Vrms
Signal line out: 0.707 Vrms at 16 Ohm, typical
60 W indoor midspan for cameras without illuminators
Order number NPD-6001B
VG4-A-PSU0 Power supply, 24VAC
Power supply, 24 VAC input, for a PTZ camera in the
AUTODOME Series. White, aluminum enclosure with
cover, rated IP66 and IK 08. 100 W output. Optional
trim skirt (sold separately).
Order number VG4-A-PSU0
VG4-A-PSU1 PSU, 120VAC, for AUTODOME, MIC7000
Power supply for AUTODOME 7000, MIC IP cameras
without illuminators.
120VAC in, 24VAC out
Order number VG4-A-PSU1
VG4-A-PSU2 Power supply, 230VAC, AUTODOME,
MIC7000
Power supply for AUTODOME 7000, MIC IP cameras
without illuminators.
230VAC in, 24VAC out
Order number VG4-A-PSU2
VGA-SBOX-COVER Cover for AUTODOME power supply box
Cover for AUTODOME Power Supply Boxes, white
Order number VGA-SBOX-COVER
VG4-SFPSCKT ETHERNET TO SFP INTERFACE KIT
Ethernet media converter video transmitter/data
receiver fiber optic kit for AUTODOME cameras, for
MIC-IP-PSU for MIC analog cameras and for the
Surveillance cabinets (NDA-U-PA0, NDA-U-PA1 and
NDA-U-PA2).
Order number VG4-SFPSCKT
SFP-2 Fiber module, multimode, 1310nm, 2LC
SFP Fiber Optic Module, 2 km (1.2 miles), 2 LC
connectors.
Multi-mode
1310 mm