Bosch XF, X1600, VIP User Manual

Video | VIP X1600 XF Modular High-performance Video Encoder

VIP X1600 XF Modular High-performance
Video Encoder

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u Up to 16 video input channels

u Modular and expandable with hot-swappable video

modules

u Direct or network-attached iSCSI RAID

u Intelligent video motion detection and camera

tampering detection on encoder modules

u ONVIF conformant

The Bosch VIP X1600 XF is a modular, high­performance 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 other modules’ channels.
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, for 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 hardware­accelerator for VCA functions, bringing “Intelligence-at­the-Edge” to the next level. A module version
supporting BILINX communication over coax cable is
also available.
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, 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
VIP X1600 XF with other video management systems.

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System overview

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

iSCSI storage, or streaming only

2 2 x VIP X1600 XF with up to 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 VIDEOJET decoders

8 Monitors

Functions

Flexibility

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 VIP X1600 XF, making the system’s
recording performance wholly independent from the
network’s performance. The iSCSI RAID storage
enables VIP X1600 XF to act as a conventional DVR and
stream high-performance live video across the
network.
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 e.g. be recorded centrally on
iSCSI drives managed by VRM Video Recording
Manager and redundantly on the local media.

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 up 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.

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
VIDEOJET decoder or a monitor wall, you can present
the video with ultimate clarity.

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.

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ONVIF conformance

Conformance to ONVIF 1.02 and ONVIF Profile S
provides interoperability between network video
products regardless of manufacturer. In addition, the
firmware of the device supports all applicable features
of the ONVIF 2.2 specification.
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

Safety

Region Number

IEC 60950

System

Region Number

IEC 62676-2

EN50132-5-2

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Region Certification

China CCC VIP X1600 Power Supply

USA UL Bosch Engineering UL online certifica-

tions directory (link)

Installation/configuration notes

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

All H.264 encoder modules have four camera inputs
that support Dual Streaming. They provide dedicated
hardware for encoding and VCA and thus are not
limited in frame rate and resolution settings, nor in
Dual Streaming:

Stream 1 Stream 2

4CIF/D1 30 ips 30 ips

CIF 30 ips 30 ips

ips = frame rate in images per second

Front View Base Systems

Region Number

EU EN55103-1 Video and audio equipment

EN55103-2

EN50130-4 Alarm systems

EN50132-5

EN50121-4

EN55022 ITE

EN55024 ITE

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

EN61000-6-2

EN61000-6-4

US FCC 47 CFR Chapter 1 Part 15

AU AS/NZS 3548

JP VCCI-3/2008.04 Class B

Approvals

Region

Certification

VIP-X1600-XFB

1 2 x redundant 10/100/1000 Base‑T Gigabit Ethernet

2 1 x SFP slot for additional Gigabit Ethernet interface e.g. via Fiber

3 5 x status LEDs

VIP-X1600-B

1 1 x 10/100/1000 Base‑T Gigabit Ethernet (redundancy achieved

by combining with rear side Ethernet interface)

2 These interfaces are not available for VIP‑X1600‑B

3 5 x status LEDs

Rear View Base Systems

Europe CE VIP X1600 Bases

CE VIP X1600 XFM4

CE VIP X1600 Power Supply

USA UL VIP X1600 Bases

UL VIP X1600 Modules

4 4 x module slot

5 1 x 10/100/1000 Base‑T Gigabit Ethernet (redundancy achieved

by combining with front side Ethernet interface)

6 2 x power supply input (redundant use possible)