Bosch VG4-MTRN-E1 Specsheet

Video | AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module

AutoDome TCP/IP Communications
Module

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u Adds TCP/IP connectivity to any AutoDome 100,

200, 300 or 500i Series camera

The TCP/IP Communications Module is an integral part
of Bosch’s AutoDome Modular Camera System, adding
network connectivity to any AutoDome 100, 200, 300
or 500i Series camera. The TCP/IP module provides
complete network-based control of all dome
functionality including pan/tilt/zoom operation,
presets, tours and alarming as well as web-based
configuration of all dome settings.

AutoDome cameras equipped with the TCP/IP
Communications Module deliver true hybrid operation.
With both Ethernet and analog BNC connections,
network-enabled AutoDome cameras provide direct
network connection while simultaneously supporting
existing analog equipment. The TCP/IP
Communications Module uses H.264 compression and
bandwidth throttling to efficiently manage bandwidth
and storage requirements while delivering outstanding
image quality.

Built-in iSCSI support allows network-enabled
AutoDomes to stream video directly to an iSCSI RAID
array. This eliminates the need to stream all the video

u Choice of standard, including high-performance H.

264 and JPEG

u High-quality H.264 compression at 4CIF/D1 and CIF

resolutions

u Tri-streaming generates three independent IP video

streams (simultaneous H.264 dual streams and
JPEG streaming)

u Supports hybrid analog/IP operation

data over the network to a conventional network video
recorder (NVR). The TCP/IP Communications Module
can be configured to send alarm notifications with
associated snapshot images via e-mail. SNMP support
is included for remote device monitoring and
management.

Functions

Ultra-efficient H.264 encoding

The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module uses
an advanced H.264 encoder to create DVD-quality
streaming video at ultra-low bit rates. Use of H.264
encoding, bandwidth throttling and multicasting
capabilities, minimizes bandwidth and storage usage
to significantly reduce costs. The AutoDome TCP/IP
Communications Module supports 4CIF, and CIF
resolutions at frame rates up to 25 and 30 images per
second (for PAL and NTSC respectively).
The use of H.264 reduces bit rates and storage
requirements by as much as 30% compared to
standard MPEG-4 without sacrificing image quality.

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Tri-streaming video

The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module is
capable of generating Two independent H.264 streams
with up to 4CIF resolution plus one JPEG stream
simultaneously. This profile allows you to stream high­quality H.264 images for live viewing and recording,
and at the same time, stream JPEG images to a remote
FTP server or PDA device.

ONVIF conformance

The TCP/IP Communications Module conforms to the
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum)
specification guaranteeing interoperability between
network video products regardless of manufacturer.
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.

Hybrid flexibility

The TCP/IP Communications Module enables true
hybrid camera operation. With both Ethernet and BNC
connections, AutoDomes equipped with a TCP/IP
Communications Module can 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 Divar XF
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, the video can be viewed using a web
browser.

The built in web server allows authorized access using
a standard web browser, such as internet Explorer,
eliminating the need to install special viewing
software.

Audio

The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module
provides integrated one-way audio support. This
support allows the user to remotely monitor audio
from the camera site directly over the network. Bosch
enables video and audio to be relayed as a single
media stream so the two are synchronized.

iSCSI device support

Built-in iSCSI support allows a network-enabled
AutoDome to stream video directly to an iSCSI RAID
array. This enables local video storage just like a
conventional DVR without streaming high bandwidth
video across the network. Local recording, or
Recording at the Edge, minimizes bandwidth usage
and makes system recording performance totally
independent from network performance.

Alarm management

The TCP/IP Communications Module extends
AutoDome’s powerful, flexible alarm management
system even further. An AutoDome equipped with the
optional network module can be configured to send
alarm notifications via e-mail. Each e-mail notification
contains a text description of the alarm as well as a
digital image of the event.

Network-based control and configuration

The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module
enables full camera control and configuration
capabilities over the network. Operators or
technicians can control camera pan/tilt/zoom
operation, presets, tours, and alarm management
functions virtually anywhere without need for
additional wiring.

The embedded web server on the Communications
Module lets the installer access all the user settings,
make camera adjustments, and update firmware via a
standard web browser.

The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module
supports the Bosch Divar XF, Video Recording
Manager VRM, Vidos, and the Bosch Video
Management System.

Viewing

View the AutoDome IP video on a PC using a Web
browser, in the Bosch Video Management System, or
integrate it into another video management system.
The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module is also
used with VASA—Bosch’s hybrid IP integration
software—offering Allegiant IntuiKey users the ability to
view an Allegiant camera or one from an IP-based
system.

Device management

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
support facilitates the remote monitoring and
management. The TCP/IP Communications Module
provides full support for SNMP v3.

Certifications and approvals

Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)

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

Complies with FCC Part 15, ICES-003, and CE
regulations

and IEC Standards

Technical specifications

Parts Included

Quantity Component

1 TCP/IP Communications Module