u High Dynamic Range (120 dB) for challenging bright
and dark scenes
The AUTODOME IP starlight 7000 HD is a high-speed
PTZ dome camera that delivers unmatched picture
quality and network performance day and night. The
camera has superb high-definition (HD) 1080p25/30
video and 30x optical zoom. Easy to install, the camera
is available in either a field-proven, indoor/outdoor
pendant housing or an indoor, in-ceiling housing.
The camera provides complete network-based control
of all dome functionality including pan/tilt/zoom
operation, presets, tours and alarms as well as webbased configuration of all dome settings. It also
provides direct network video streaming using H.264
compression / bandwidth throttling to efficiently
manage bandwidth and storage requirements while
delivering outstanding image quality.
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 to trigger relevant
alerts and quickly retrieve data
u Enhanced camera reliability with optional dual,
redundant power ensures continuous 24x7
operation
u Dedicated AES 256-bit crypto engine for secure
recorded video
Intelligence
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.
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.
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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 Intelligent
Video Analytics/Tracking any background motion
(moving trees, pulsating lights, and busy roads) in the
scene without blocking the motion from the video.
Dual power options
All AUTODOME starlight models can be powered by
either a PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)-capable network switch
or a High PoE midspan.
In a PoE configuration, a single cable connection
provides power while simultaneously supporting data
and video transmission.
For additional system reliability, users can connect 24
VAC power and PoE to provide fully redundant power
to the camera without disruption to operation.
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
Detect25 px/m
(8 px/ft)
Observe63 px/m
(19 px/ft)
Distance
WIDE 1XTELE 30X
62 m
(193 ft)
25 m
(81 ft)
1913 m
(5978 ft)
759 m
(2517 ft)
DORI
definition
Recognize125 px/m
(38 px/ft)
Identify250 px/m
(76 px/ft)
Distance
WIDE 1XTELE 30X
12 m
(41 ft)
6 m
(20 ft)
383 m
(1259 ft)
191 m
(629 ft)
Five (5) pre-programmed user modes
Five pre-programmed but configurable user modes,
optimized with the best settings for a variety of typical
applications, make on-site programming easy and userfriendly. Users select from the menu the mode that
best defines the environment in which the camera is
installed:
• Outdoor – General day-to-night changes with sun
highlights and street lighting
• Indoor – Ideal mode for indoor applications where
lighting is constant and not changing
• Low light – Optimized for sufficient details at low
light
• Motion – Monitoring traffic or fast moving objects;
motion artifacts are minimized
• Vibrant – Enhanced contrast color reproduction and
sharpness
Users have the ability to customize these modes, if
necessary, for the specific requirements of the site.
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
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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.
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.
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.
PTZ drive and mechanism
The AUTODOME 7000 supports 256 pre-positions and
two styles of Guard Tours: Preset and Record/
Playback. Users can configure the preset standard tour
with as many as 256 sequential pre-positions, with a
configurable dwell time between pre-positions. The
AUTODOME Series 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.
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.
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.
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).
Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction reduces
bandwidth and storage requirements
The camera uses Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction
which actively analyzes the contents of a scene and
reduces noise artifacts accordingly.
The low-noise image and the efficient H.264
compression technology 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.
Bitrate optimized profile
The average typical optimized bitrate in kbits/s for
various frame rates is shown in the table:
FPS1080p720p480p
60--26002000
30260013001000
1521001100800
1018001000700
51250600450
2500270200
Actual bitrate may vary depending on the scene
complexities and encoding configurations.
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.
Advanced streaming
The camera offers advanced streaming capabilities so
that you can configure the camera to take advantage of
the latest network technology.
The camera is designed on the most efficient and
powerful H.264 encoding platform capable of
delivering high-quality HD video with very low network
load. The new intelligent encoding capabilities drops
the bandwidth consumption to extremely low levels if
the camera detects no motion in the scene.
The camera is capable of quad streaming which allows
the camera to be configured to deliver independent,
configurable streams for live viewing, recording, or
remote monitoring on constrained bandwidths.
Recording and storage management
A memory card (SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure
Digital High Capacity), or SDXC (Secure Digital
eXtended Capacity)) can be used for local alarm
recording or for Automatic Network Replenishment
(ANR) to improve the overall recording reliability.
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Recording management can be controlled by the
Bosch Video Recording Manager (VRM), or the camera
can use iSCSI targets directly without any recording
software.
ONVIF conformant
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.
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 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.
Indoor/outdoor pendant housings are rated to provide
IP66 protection and offer an operating temperature
range down to -40 °C (-40 °F). The indoor/outdoor
pendant 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.
Bosch offers a full complement of hardware and
accessories (sold separately) for wall, corner, mast,
roof, pipe mount, and in-ceiling applications 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.
Unsurpassed reliability
As with all Bosch products, the camera is designed
using the industry’s best design process and is
subjected to the most stringent testing standards such
as HALT (highly accelerated life testing), which pushes
the limits of products to ensure reliability throughout
their lifetime.
Certifications and approvals
HD standards
• Complies with the SMPTE 274M-2008 Standard in:
– Resolution: 1920x1080
– Scan: Progressive
– Color representation: complies with ITU-R BT.709
– Aspect ratio: 16:9
– Frame rate: 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames/s
• Complies with the 296M-2001 Standard in:
– Resolution: 1280x720
– Scan: Progressive
– Color representation: complies with ITU-R BT.709
– Aspect ratio: 16:9
– Frame rate: 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames/s
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Product SafetyComplies with UL, CE, CSA, EN, and IEC
Complies with FCC Part 15, ICES-003, and
CE regulations, including latest versions of
EN 50130-4,
EN 55022:2006 inc. AL:2007,
EN 61000-3-3,
EN 61000-6-1,
EN 61000-6-2, and
EN 50121-4 (Railway applications)
Standards 60950-1 & 22
bubble)
IK10 rating when using optional bubble VGABUBBLE-IK10 (sold separately)
Indoor/Outdoor Pendant: IP66, NEMA 4X
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Notice
Conformity to EN 50130-4
One of the following power supply units is
required to conform to the EN 50130-4 standard:
VG4-A-PSU0, VG4-A-PSU1, VG4-A-PSU2, VG4-APA0, VG4-A-PA1, or VG4-A-PA2.
High PoE (with Bosch Midspan (NPD-6001A);
required to power the heater)
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, class 4 standard) (when used
indoors, not powering the heater)
Power
Consumption,
typical
24 W / 44VA60 W / 69 VA (heaters on)
or
24 W / 44 VA (heaters off / without
heater connected in power supply box
for indoor applications)
Surge Suppression
Protection on
Alarm Inputs
Protection on
Alarm Outputs
Protection on
Relay Output
Protection on Power
Input (Dome)
Protection on Power
Output (Arm Power
Supply)
10/100 Ethernet
Data Lines
Peak current 17 A, peak power 300 W
(8/20 μs)
Peak current 2 A, peak power 300 W
(8/20 μs)
Peak current 7.3 A, peak power 600 W
(10/1000 μs)
Peak current 7.3 A, peak power 600 W
(10/1000 μs)
Peak current 21.4 A, peak power 1500 W
(10/1000 μs)
Peak current 14 A, peak power 200 W
(8/20 μs)
Day/NightMonochrome, Color, Auto
Intelligent defogImproves visibility when viewing foggy or
other low-contrast scenes.
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Software Control
Camera Setup/
Control
Software UpdateNetwork firmware upload
Via web browser (such as Internet Explorer
version 7.0 or later), Bosch Configuration
Manager, Bosch Video Management System
(BVMS), Bosch Recording Station (BRS), or
Bosch Video Client (BVC)
Network
Communications
Protocols
Standards /
Video
compression
StreamingFour (4) streams with individually configurable
Standard Bosch IP protocol, including ONVIF
and SNMP v1
H.264 (ISO/IEC 14496‑10), M‑JPEG, JPEG
frame rate and resolution:
• Two (2) independently configurable H.264
recording streams
• Two (2) non-recording streams (profiles)
Note: The options available for Stream 1 depend on
the value in the Max. frame rate field in the Installer
Menu in camera configuration.
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
DescriptionInterchangeable modules available for use with
MMF or SMF optical fiber.
Data InterfaceEthernet
Data Rate10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Compliant
Weight (all SFP
0.23 kg (0.05 lb)
modules)
Dimensions (LxWxH)SFP-2, SFP-3: 55.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 mm (2.2 x
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.)
TypeConnectorWavelength
Max. Distance
(transmit /
receive)
SFP-2MMFDuplex LC1310 nm /
1310 nm
SFP-3SMFDuplex LC1310 nm /
1310 nm
SFP-25MMFSingle SC1310 nm /
1550 nm
SFP-26MMFSingle SC1550 nm /
1310 nm
2 km
(1.2 miles)
20 km
(12.4 miles)
2 km
(1.2 miles)
2 km
(1.2 miles)
Fiber Compatibility
Optical Fiber
Compatibility, MMF
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.
Optical Fiber
Compatibility, SMF
Optical Distance
Specifications
8–10/125 µm SMF. Must meet or exceed
fiber standard ITU-T G.652.
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.
Miscellaneous
Sectors / Title16 independent sectors with 20 characters per
Virtual Masks24 individually configurable 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, each with 20 characters per title
Guard ToursTwo (2) types of tours:
• Recorded tours - two (2), maximum total
duration 30 minutes (depending on
amount of commands sent during
recording)
• Preset tour - one (1), consisting of up to
256 scenes consecutively, and (1)
customized up to 64 scenes
(VG4-A-9543 Pipe Mount Kit required. Available separately.)
VGA-ROOF-MOUNT (with
1.5-inch NPT tapered male
threads)
Optional Mounting Plates for Roof Mounts
Flat Roof Adapter for Parapet MountLTC 9230/01
Bubble Size153.1 mm diameter (6.03 in.)
Construction Material,
Housing
Construction Material,
Bubble
In-ceiling: Magnesium
Pendant: Cast aluminum
In-ceiling: HD High-resolution acrylic
Pendant: High-resolution acrylic
Standard ColorWhite (RAL 9003)
Standard FinishPowder coated, sand finish
Mounts/Accessories
Bubbles
In-ceiling
Clear HD high-resolution acrylicVGA-BUBHD-CCLA
In-ceiling Support KitsVGA-IC-SP (Bracket for
suspended or drop ceilings)
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mm
[in.]
134.6
[5.30]
366.9
[14.44]
11.0
[0.43]
160.0
[6.30]
186.1
[7.33]
169.9
[6.69]
188.0
[7.40]
158.0
[6.22]
R 76.6
[3.01]
189.0
[7.44]
224.0
[8.82]
549.6
[21.64]
532.1
[20.95]
469.1
[18.47]
201.2
[7.92]
216.4
[8.52]
233.0
[9.17]
22.86
[0.90]
86.7
[3.42]
299.4
[11.79]
R 76.6
[3.01]
189.0
[7.44]
224.0
[8.82]
206.89
[8.145]
175.99
[6.929]
21.29
[0.838]
99.76
[3.928]
IP
78.04
[3.072]
IP
204.49
[8.051]
ø
74.65
[2.939]
HD
95.88
[3.775]
HD
mm
[in.]
ø
6
175
6.9
193
7.6
5
236
9.3
203
8.0
133.4
5.25
133.4
5.25
219.1
8.63
178
7.0
38
1.5
mm
in.
152.4
6.0
1-1/2 NPT
69.9
2.75
101.6 Typ.
4.0
10.4
8 x 0.41
114.3
4.50 Typ.
228.6
9.0
279.4
11.0
1022.4
40.25
976.1
38.43
88.1
3.47
1190.8
46.88
616
24.25
346.2
13.63
58
2.3
11.0
04.3
216.4
8.52
170.0
6.69
134.6
5.30
160.0
6.30
50.8
2.00
105.0
4.13
Ø 10.4
0.41
16.0 Typ.
0.63
111 Typ.
4.37
6.35 Typ.
0.25
279.4
11.00
6.35
0.25
378
14.88
254
10.00
88.9
3.50
88.9
3.50
10.2
0.40
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Dimensional Drawings
AUTODOME 7000 series - Slot for SD card
1 Slot for SD card
AUTODOME 7000 series In-ceiling
AUTODOME 7000 series Optional Mounts
1 Pole (Mast) Mount4 Roof Mount
2 Corner Mount5 Roof Mount Adapter
3 Pipe Mount6 Power Supply for Pipe and
Roof Mounts
Ordering information
VG5-7230-EPC5 IP moving dome 1080p outdoor pendant
AUTODOME 7000 series Pipe, Pendant mounts
1 Power supply box and
sunshield
4 Power supply box
2 Sunshield removed5 Trim skirt
3 Mounting plate
Superb quality indoor/outdoor IP PTZ dome camera.
1080p HD resolution; 30x optical zoom; IVA; PoE;
iSCSI/SD; multiple pre-programmed user modes; H.
264 quad-streaming (CPP4); IP66. Pendant mount,
clear bubble.
Order number VG5-7230-EPC5
VG5-7230-EPR5 Rugged IP moving dome 1080p outdoor
pendant
Superb quality indoor/outdoor IP PTZ dome camera.
1080p HD resolution; 30x optical zoom; IVA; PoE;
iSCSI/SD; multiple pre-programmed user modes; H.
264 quad-streaming (CPP4); IP66. Pendant mount,
IK10-rated bubble. Available in specific regions only.
Order number VG5-7230-EPR5
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VG5-7230-CPT5 IP moving dome 1080p indoor in-ceiling
Superb quality indoor IP PTZ dome camera. 1080p HD
resolution; 30x optical zoom; IVA; PoE; iSCSI/SD;
multiple pre-programmed user modes; H.264 quadstreaming (CPP4); IP54. In-ceiling mount, tinted
bubble.
Order number VG5-7230-CPT5
Accessories
NPD-6001A High PoE midspan 60 W, single port, AC in
High Power, 60 W Single Port PoE Midspan with AC in
Order number NPD-6001A
VG4-A-PSU0 24 VAC Power Supply Unit
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 120 VAC Power Supply Unit
Power supply with transformer, 120 VAC input, for an
AUTODOME or MIC7000 Series PTZ camera. White,
aluminum enclosure with cover, rated IP66 and IK 08.
100 W output. Optional trim skirt (sold separately).
Order number VG4-A-PSU1
VG4-A-PSU2 230 VAC Power Supply Unit
Power supply with transformer, 230 VAC input, for an
AUTODOME or MIC7000 Series PTZ camera. White,
aluminum enclosure with cover, rated IP66 and IK 08.
100 W output. Optional trim skirt (sold separately).
Order number VG4-A-PSU2
VG4‑SFPSCKT Fiber Optic Ethernet Media Converter Kit
Ethernet media converter video transmitter/data
receiver fiber optic kit for AUTODOME cameras and for
MIC-IP-PSU for MIC analog cameras.
Order number VG4-SFPSCKT
SFP‑2 Small Form‑factor Pluggable Optical Interface