Bosch VG5-7230-EPC4 Specsheet

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AUTODOME IP dynamic 7000 HD

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u High-resolution, full HD PTZ camera with 1080p

resolution and high-performance 30x zoom lens for
capturing fine details in scenes with limited or non­uniform illumination

The AUTODOME IP dynamic 7000 HD is an easy to
install, high-speed PTZ dome camera, in a field-proven
indoor/outdoor pendant housing or indoor in-ceiling
housing, that delivers unmatched picture quality and
network performance day and night with superb high­definition (HD) 1080p25/30 video and 30x optical
zoom.
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.

u Intelligent Tracking and alarm rules engine with on-

board Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA)

u Enhanced system flexibility with dual recording

options (iSCSI, SD card) and dual power source
options (High Power over Ethernet (High PoE) / 24
VAC)

u Fully configurable quad streaming with individually

configurable streams, based on Bosch’s Common
Product Platform (CPP4)

u Easy and intuitive installation with multiple

preconfigured user modes that allow users to select
the camera configuration that is ideal for their
applications

Functions

High-performance HDR PTZ day/night camera

Exceptional dynamic range and low-light sensitivity
make the camera an exceptional performer in scenes
with simultaneous bright and dark areas. When
operated in high dynamic range (HDR) mode, the
camera makes multiple, simultaneous exposures of the
same scene to capture details in both bright and dark
parts of the scene. In low light, the camera switches
automatically from color to monochrome by removing
the IR filter to boost sensitivity, while maintaining
superior image quality.
Dynamic models have a full 1080p25/30 HD imaging
platform with multiple exposures capable of delivering
high dynamic range (HDR) video in scenes with
simultaneous bright and dark areas. When operated in

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HDR mode, the camera makes multiple, simultaneous
exposures of the same scene to capture details in both
bright and dark parts of the scene.

Sodium vapor lamp white balance

The camera is an exceptional performer when
capturing video under a sodium vapor lamp (a street
lamp or tunnel lamp, for example). Images under these
conditions may have a yellowish tint, which can make
identification difficult. In the Sodium Vapor White
Balance mode, the camera automatically compensates
for the light from a sodium vapor lamp to restore
objects to their original color.

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
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
prepositions. 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 (C-BIT) 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. The intelligent, automatic anti fog
technology, for example, allows you to view video
clearly through a foggy scene or can improve contrast
in dark areas of a scene.

iDNR 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
30% 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.

Anti-fog

With the anti-fog mode feature, visibility can be
improved significantly when viewing foggy or other
low-contrast scenes. 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).

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Intelligence

With built-in video content analysis, the AUTODOME
reinforces the Intelligence-at-the-Edge concept where
edge devices become increasingly intelligent.
The AUTODOME comes with Bosch’s Intelligent Video
Analysis (IVA) built-in. IVA is state-of-the-art intelligent
video analysis that reliably detects, and analyzes
moving objects while suppressing unwanted alarms
from spurious sources in the image.
The IVA functionality built into the AUTODOME is able
to detect idle and removed objects as well as loitering,
multiple line crossing, and trajectories. IVA also
supports BEV (Bird’s Eye View) People counting.
Assisted Self Calibration and configurable detection
filters improve reliability and reduce operator work
load.

Intelligent Tracking

The camera utilizes the built-in Intelligent Video
Analytics (IVA) to follow an individual or an object
continuously. Objects detected by IVA in a stationary
position activate the Intelligent Tracking feature,
which controls the pan/tilt/zoom actions of the
camera to keep the tracked object in the scene.
The new tracking feature 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 “noise” 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 no motion is expected in the scene.

• 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.

• IVA-triggered mode: In this mode, the camera
continuously analyzes the scene for IVA alarms or IVA
rule violations. If an IVA 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 IVA 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.

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.
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 the
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.

Video management system support

The camera ships with Bosch Video Client (BVC), an
easy-to-use software from Bosch that is suitable for
midsize installations. For large enterprise systems,
AUTODOME cameras can be used with Bosch Video
Management System (BVMS), which allows enhanced
video management and viewing capabilities.
In addition, the camera is supported/integrated into all
of the leading third party video management systems.

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Ease of installation and servicing

The camera has been designed for quick and easy
installation; a key feature from Bosch CCTV 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 and
ready for wall or pipe applications with the proper
mounting hardware (sold separately). In addition, the
camera models with both pendant and in-ceiling
housing come equipped with a low-impact, high­resolution acrylic bubble for enhanced image clarity.
You can easily convert the outdoor pendant for indoor
applications by removing the sunshield.
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.

Dual power options

All models can be powered by a High Power-over­Ethernet (Bosch High PoE)-compliant network using a
Bosch High PoE Midspan (sold separately) over a
single network cable and/or a 24VAC power supply.
When powered using High PoE or PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at
class 4) configuration, only a single cable connection
is required to power and to control the camera while
also viewing images from the camera. For additional
system reliability, users also have the option to
connect the 24 VAC power supply to the camera while
using High PoE.

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.

Easy upgrade

Remotely upgrade the camera whenever new firmware
becomes available. This ensures up-to-date products,
thus protecting investment with little effort.

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).

– Scan: Progressive
– Color representation: complies with ITU-R BT.709
– Aspect ratio: 16:9
– Frame rate: 25 and 30 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 Safety Complies with UL, CE, CSA, EN, and IEC

Environmental In-ceiling: IP54, Plenum rated (with acrylic

ONVIF Conformance EN 50132-5-2

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.

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)
Also: IK8 rating when using optional
Polycarbonate bubble (sold separately)
Indoor/Outdoor Pendant: IP66, NEMA 4X

Parts included

In-Ceiling

Quantity Item

1 AUTODOME IP dynamic 7000 HD In-Ceiling camera with

1 Interface box

1 Optional black trim ring

1 Ceiling gasket (for IP54 conformance)

1 Product DVD (which includes complete Operation Manual)

1 Packet of printed Safety literature

tinted acrylic bubble and white trim ring

Certifications and approvals

HD standards

• Complies with the SMPTE 274M-2008 Standard in:
– Resolution: 1920x1080