Bosch VIP-X1600-XFM4B Specsheet

CCTV | VIP X1600 XF Modular High-performance Video Encoder

VIP X1600 XF Modular High-performance
Video Encoder

Up to 16 video input channels

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Modular and expandable with hot-swappable video

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modules

Choice of modules, including high-performance H.264

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encoders

Direct or network-attached iSCSI RAID

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Intelligent video motion detection and camera

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tampering detection on encoder modules

ONVIF conformant

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The Bosch VIP X1600 XF is a modular, high-performance
CCTV video encoder system. Each VIP X1600 XF is a 4 x 4
unit that accommodates up to four hot-swappable
modules, allowing modules to be added or exchanged at
any time without interrupting transmission to the existing
channels. Encoder modules, each with four analog audio/
video inputs, can be mixed and matched within both base
systems.

The VIP‑X1600‑XFB base system provides two 1 Gbps
Ethernet ports on the front and an additional 1 Gbps
Ethernet port on the rear. This provides a greater choice
of network connectivity and allows for easier inside-rack
cabling like, for example, direct connection to an iSCSI
storage array. This base system also features a 1 Gbps
small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot on the front, for
example, an optical transceiver to enable direct fiber
connection to a remote network. For applications not
benefiting from these advanced features the VIP‑X1600‑B
base system is available that just provides two 1 Gbps
Ethernet ports, one on the front and one on the rear.

The VIP X1600 XF H.264 main profile encoder modules
(VIP‑X1600‑XFM4A/XFM4B) deliver real-time H.264
compressed video over IP, providing two independent
streams per camera with full frame rate at best quality for
different purposes, like one stream for live viewing with
lowest delay while the second stream is optimized for
requiring only little recording space. In addition they are

equipped with a hardware-accelerator for VCA functions,
bringing “Intelligence-at-the-Edge” to the next level. A
module version supporting Bilinx communication over
coax cable is also available.

The VIP X1600 MPEG‑4 encoder modules (VIPX1600M4S/
M4SA) also support H.264 with the latest firmware,
though with limited functionality.

View the video on a PC using Bosch’s comprehensive
video management system, with or without Bosch’s
IntuiKey keyboard. Alternatively, use a Web browser.
These high-performance, multi-channel devices with iSCSI
Recording-at-the-Edge, offer top-of-the-line Video-over-IP
performance for CCTV today. Designed for reliability, the
VIP X1600 XF features hot-swappable video modules, dual
redundant power supply inputs, and redundant network
ports.

The Bosch VideoSDK provides the means to integrate the
VIP X1600 XF with other video management systems.

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System Overview

1 VIP X1600 XF with 16 analog cameras, network-attached iSCSI

storage, or streaming only

2 2 x VIP X1600 XF with 16 analog cameras

3 Direct-attached iSCSI RAID

4 Network-attached iSCSI RAID unit

5 NVR server with SCSI connection to very large RAID unit

6 Management station with IntuiKey

7 VIP XD decoders

8 Monitors

Functions

Flexibility

The VIP X1600 XF supports external storage, either
directly attached to the unit (Recording-at-the-Edge), or
across an IP network to a centralized network video
recorder (NVR). For Recording-at-the-Edge, attach an
iSCSI RAID directly to the VIP X1600 XF, making the
system’s recording performance wholly independent from
the network’s performance. The iSCSI RAID storage
enables the VIP X1600 XF to act as a conventional DVR
and stream high-performance live video across the
network.

The VIP X1600 XF supports the Bosch Video Recording
Manager VRM, Bosch’s flexible and scalable recording
management software. It allows a flexible assignment of
recording space on camera level including load balancing
and decent redundancy features. Bosch VRM is available
as stand-alone system or embedded into the Bosch Video
Management System.

Dual Streaming

The VIP X1600 XF encoder modules use Dual Streaming to
generate two independent IP video streams per channel if
sufficient computational power is available. This allows
viewing and recording at two different quality levels to
save disk space and bandwidth. On alarm, they can send
an e‑mail with JPEG images attached.

Dual Recording

You can record the streams independently on different
media. Thus video can be recorded centrally on iSCSI
drives managed by VRM Video Recording Manager and
redundantly on the local media. If necessary, for example
in case of a network failure VRM can fill up the gap in the
central recording (ANR, Automatic Network
Replenishment).

Recording Profiles

The encoder modules feature a highly flexible recording
scheduler, providing up to ten programmable recording
profiles and allowing individually assigned camera
profiles. With these profiles, you can accelerate the frame
rate as well as increase the resolution on alarm, saving
recording space during non-alarm periods.

Access Security

The VIP X1600 XF modules offer various security levels for
accessing the network, the unit, and the data channels. As
well as password protection with upt to three levels, they
support 802.1x authentication using a RADIUS server for
identification. You can secure Web browser access by
HTTPS using a SSL certificate that is stored in the unit.
For total data protection, each communication channel—
video, audio, or serial I/O—can be independently AES
encrypted with 128‑bit keys, once the Encryption Site
License has been applied.

Intelligence

With built-in video content analysis, VIP X1600 XF encoder
modules reinforce the Intelligence-at-the-Edge concept
where edge devices become increasingly intelligent. The
VIP X1600 XF encoder module comes with built-in
MOTION+ video motion detection. This motion detection
algorithm is based on pixel change and includes object
size filtering capabilities and sophisticated tamper
detection capabilities.

Bosch offers more advanced video content analysis (VCA)
applications with its Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA). A
licensable option, it bases the IVA algorithm on digital
imaging technology that uses multi-level image analysis of
pixel, texture, and motion (trajectory) changes.

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Viewing

View the VIP X1600 XF encoder module video on a PC
using a Web browser, in the Bosch Video Management
System, or integrate it into another video management
system. By routing the IP video to a high-performance
VIP XD or a VIDOS Monitor Wall, you can present the
video with ultimate clarity.

The VIP X1600 XF 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 IP­based system.

Easy Upgrade

Remotely upgrade the VIP X1600 XF modules whenever
new firmware becomes available. This ensures up-to-date
products, thus protecting investment with little effort.

VIP X1600 M4S/M4SA and Firmware 4.0

Firmware 4.0 enables the Bosch MPEG‑4 encoder
modules (VIPX1600M4S/M4SA) to use H.264 Baseline
Profile to encode the video signal. This allows reducing
the required bit rate for a given quality setting, or
increasing the quality when keeping the bit rate setting.

Frame Rates and Resolution

The MPEG‑4 encoder modules (VIPX1600M4S/M4SA)
deliver MPEG‑4 video over IP at a full frame rate of
25 (PAL) or 30 (NTSC) images per second with up to 4CIF
resolution on every channel, when one or two inputs are
used. If four inputs are used, the maximum frame rate is

12.5/15 images per second at 4CIF resolution and no Dual
Streaming is possible.

Because H.264 Baseline Profile does not support field
encoding, interlaced video is not possible, thus resolution
is limited to a maximum of 2CIF. H.264 encoding requires
the double performance in respect to MPEG‑4. Frame rate
values must therefore be divided by two.

The maximum frame rates listed in the tables below
depend on the resolution, picture content and movement,
and the number of inputs used.

MPEG‑4 4 inputs 2 inputs 1 input

4CIF 12.5/15 ips 25/30 ips 25/30 ips

2/3 D1 25/30 ips 25/30 ips 25/30 ips

2CIF 25/30 ips 25/30 ips 25/30 ips

ips = frame rate in images per second

The H.264 encoder modules (VIP‑X1600‑XFM4A/XFM4B)
provide dedicated hardware for encoding and VCA and
thus are not limited in frame rate and resolution settings,
nor in Dual Streaming.

ONVIF conformance

Firmware 4.10 introduces conformance 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.

Certifications and Approvals

Approvals

Region Certification

Europe CE VIP X1600 XF

VIP X1600 XFM4

VIP X1600 Power Supply

USA UL VIP X1600 Bases

VIP X1600 Modules

UL online certifications directory (link)

China CCC VIP X1600 Power Supply

Safety

Region Number

IEC 60950

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Region Number

EU EN55103-1 Video and audio equipment

EN50130-4 Alarm systems

EN50121-4

EN55022 ITE

EN55024 ITE

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

US FCC 47 CFR Chapter 1 Part 15

H.264 4 inputs 2 inputs 1 input

2CIF 12.5/15 ips 25/30 ips 25/30 ips

ips = frame rate in images per second

Installation/Configuration Notes

H.264 Encoder Modules (VIP‑X1600‑XFM4A/XFM4B)

All H.264 encoder modules have four camera inputs that
support Dual Streaming. There are no limitations to the
frame rate: