Bosch VG4-162-CCE Specsheet

CCTV | AutoDome® 100 Series Fixed Camera System

AutoDome® 100 Series Fixed Camera
System

540TVL fixed dome series

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Fully interchangeable CPUs, cameras, housings,

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communications, and mounts

Color and day/night camera options

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Available with 2.7–13.5 mm or 5–50 mm lens

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All versions allow for remote configuration and update

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Optional hybrid operation provides simultaneous

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analog (coax) and IP (MPEG-4) connectivity

UTP transmission standard on all analog models

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Three-year warranty

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Bosch’s AutoDome modular camera system is 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 quickly and cost­effectively. 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
AutoDome’s interchangeable modules and quickly upgrade
from analog to IP, color to day/night, or add motion
tracking. 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 design also gives you the flexibility to move
cameras between different housings when special coverage
is needed, or as site plan requirements change. For
example, a fixed color camera over a specific area could
easily be “hot-swapped”to a day/night camera without

removing the power. Migrating from a fixed dome to a PTZ
dome with advanced features such as AutoTrack II
intelligent tracking can be done quickly and easily, without
requiring dome removal or rewiring. AutoDome’s Ethernet
communications module allows you to add IP functionality
while maintaining connectivity to existing analog inputs and
outputs.

100 Series highlights

The AutoDome 100 Series combines the same high-quality
housings used by AutoDome PTZ cameras with the award­winning imaging technology of Dinion high-resolution color
or day/night fixed cameras and varifocal lenses.

The AutoDome 100 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.

The optional IP Communications Module 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 IP video at your own pace – all at once or one
camera at a time. And since all AutoDome modules are

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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 100 Series the most flexible fixed dome camera
systems in the security industry.

High-performance camera features

AutoDome 100 Series cameras have a 1/3-inch color CCD
with Bosch’s unique 15-bit Dinion digital imaging
technology to deliver a 32-fold sensitivity improvement and
a full 540 horizontal lines of resolution. In addition,
AutoDome 100 Series cameras incorporate a number of
features not found in other fixed dome cameras.

These include:

XF-Dynamic - Extends the camera’s dynamic range to

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deliver sharper, more detailed images and outstanding
color reproduction accuracy.
NightSense – Automatically activated under low-light

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conditions to extend the 100 Series’ exceptional
sensitivity by a factor of three during monochrome
operation.
SensUp – Increases integration time by a factor of 10 to

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dramatically enhance sensitivity.
Back Light Compensation (BLC) – A fully programmable

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backlight compensation (BLC) area of interest and
variable BLC level let 100 Series day/night cameras
overcome even the most challenging entrance,
vestibule, and lobby applications.
Auto Black – Enhances contrast by compensating for

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reduced contrast due to fog, mist, or glare.
Default Shutter – Automatically adjusts to the lens

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opening at fast shutter speeds, eliminating motion blur
and providing remarkably clear and detailed images of
fast-moving objects.

AutoDome 100 Series day/night versions automatically
switch from color to monochrome by removing a
mechanically switching IR filter in low-light conditions. This
boosts the infrared illumination sensitivity while
maintaining superior image quality.

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.

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.

Tri-streaming video

Bosch’s innovative tri-streaming feature enables
AutoDomes equipped with the optional IP Communications
Module to generate two independent MPEG-4 streams and
a JPEG stream simultaneously. This feature allows you to
stream high-quality images for live viewing while recording
at a reduced frame rate, and at the same time, stream JPEG
images to a remote PDA device.

Unsurpassed reliability

AutoDome builds on Bosch’s 10-plus years of experience
designing and manufacturing dome camera systems. All
AutoDome pendant housings (indoor and outdoor) are
rated to provide IP 66 protection. Outdoor EnviroDome
housings provide an operating temperature range down to
–40° C (–40° F). The optional “XT”extended temperature kit
allows AutoDome to operate in temperatures down to –
55° C (–67° F), ensuring reliable operation in even the
harshest environments.

All in-ceiling housings come standard with a rugged
polycarbonate bubble. All pendant housings come with a
low-impact, high-resolution acrylic bubble for enhanced
image clarity. All housing feature recessed set screws and
a recessed bubble latch to reduce the chance of damage
from vandalism. Inside the dome, the power, data, and
video are all protected against unexpected surges of power.

Ease of installation and servicing

Bosch’s innovative software, the Configuration Tool for
Imaging Devices (CTFID), allows operators or technicians
to change camera settings and even update firmware from
virtually anywhere without need for additional wiring. For
the new Ethernet versions, an embedded Web server lets
the installer access all the user settings, make camera
adjustments, and update firmware via a standard Web
browser.

AutoDome’s innovative design simplifies installation and
servicing. AutoDome reduces maintenance costs because
you can replace individual modules instead of entire camera
assemblies. Simply pop out the old module and slide in the
new ones: it’s almost as easy as changing a light bulb. All
tethers have been replaced with hinges, which makes

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Preset Shots 64 99 99

High Speed PTZ

Interchangeable Modules

Day/Night Operation

High Resolution Camera

Alarm Inputs 7/4 7/4

Guard Tour

SensUp Extended Sensitivity

IR Sensitive

Cable Compensation

Bilinx Remote Configuration*

Hybrid Analog/IP Connectivity

UTP/Coax Transmission

Ruggedized, Vandal-Resistant Enclosure

Hot-Swap Camera Modules

Image Stabilization

Video Motion Detection

AutoTrack II Motion Tracking

Advanced Features

Advanced Alarm Control

Privacy Masking and Sector Blanking

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AutoDome
200 Series

AutoDome
300 Series

AutoDome
500i Series

Standard Fea tures

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installation and servicing safer and easier. You can even
access the built-in power supply without taking down the
dome.

Feature Comparison Matrix

The following table provides an overview of the AutoDome
camera family and its available features:

*Compatible over Coax and UTP transmission only. Remote configuration

over IP via web interface.

Certifications and Approvals

Electromagnetic Com­patibility (EMC)

Complies with FCC Part 15, ICES-003, and CE
regulations, including EN50130-4 and
EN50121-4

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

IEC Standards

D561,808

Patents D424,087, 7,111,998, 7,217,045, 7,306,383,

Installation/Configuration Notes

Ordering Guide

1 Video Format 6 Power (pendants only)

5 Fixed PAL 0

24 VAC

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6 Fixed NTSC 1 120 VAC

2 Camera Type 2 230 VAC

1 Color (2.7–13.5 mm) 7 Mount Pendant

2 Day/Night (2.7–13.5 mm) W Wall

3 Color (5–50 mm) M Mast

4 Day/Night (5–50 mm) C Corner

3 Enclosure R

In-ceiling

2

C

P Indoor Pendant _

Roof

P Pipe

No Mount

4

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E Outdoor Pendant 8 Fiber Optics

4 Bubble _ No Fiber

C Clear F

Fiber

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T Tinted

5 Communications

0 Fixed (coax, UTP)

E Ethernet (TCP/IP)

1 No transformer included. Customer must supply an approved 24 VAC

limited power supply (VG4-A-PSUx or equivalent).

2 Recessed in-ceiling housing units do not require kit options for reference

numbers 6, 7, or 8.

3 Fiber optic option is multi-mode with biphase. Requires LTC 4629 at the

system.

4 Roof mount mounts to vertical Parapet. For flat roof installation, order

an additional LTC 9230/01 Flat Roof Adapter Plate.

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