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Bosch AutoDome 700 Series IP PTZ Camera
AutoDome 700 Series Key Features
- Choice of 36x or 28x day/night cameras with 12x digital zoom and wide dynamic range
- Intelligent Tracking automatically detects and tracks an object in motion
- Progressive scan provides smooth and clear images when viewing details in a moving image
- Sodium Vapour White Balance mode restores objects to their original colour
- Quad video streaming generates simultaneous H.264 and M-JPEG video streams
AutoDome 700 Series Description
The AutoDome 700 Series is an easy to install, indoor/outdoor IP PTZ camera
with superb video quality. This discrete, high-speed dome camera features
day/night functionality for quality images in low light conditions. The AutoDome
700 Series provides direct network connection using H.264 and M‑JPEG compression
and bandwidth throttling to efficiently manage bandwidth and storage
requirements while delivering outstanding image quality. The AutoDome 700 Series
provides complete network-based control of all dome functionality including
pan/tilt/zoom operation, presets, tours, alarms, as well as web-based
configuration of all dome settings.
The AutoDome 700 Series conforms to the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface
Forum) specifications. ONVIF conformance guarantees interoperability between the
AutoDome and network video products regardless of manufacturer.
AutoDome 700 Series highlights
The AutoDome 700 Series delivers state-of-the-art technology and features that
far exceed other PTZ cameras. The cameras achieve a high horizontal resolution
enabling the reproduction of clear and detailed images. The cameras feature,
progressive AutoDome 600 Ordering Codes scan technology, wide dynamic range, and
sodium vapour lamp white balance ensuring clear image detail from extreme
lighting environments.
Intelligent Tracking
The AutoDome utilizes the built-in Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) to
continuously follow an individual or an object. The AutoDome uses objects
detected by IVA in a stationary position to activate the Intelligent Tracking
feature. Intelligent Tracking controls the pan/ tilt/zoom actions of the camera
to keep the selected object in the scene.
The Intelligent Tracking feature shows its real intelligence when an actively
tracked object is lost. Other cameras simply give up when a tracked object stops
moving or is momentarily concealed by a stationary object. Intelligent Tracking
uses an advanced algorithm that continuously scans the scene for a lost object
and resumes tracking when the object reappears or if the camera detects motion
along the same trajectory.
Wide Dynamic Range
The AutoDome features Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology that allows for the
capture of clear images from both bright and dark areas in the same frame. WDR
ensures that bright areas are not saturated and that dark areas are not too
dark.
Progressive scan
The AutoDome camera is ideally suited for IP imaging applications. The
progressive scan technology incorporated into the camera provides smooth and
clear images when viewing images from a moving camera.
Sodium vapour lamp white balance
The AutoDome is an exceptional performer when shooting under a sodium vapour
lamp (a street lamp or tunnel lamp, for example). Images under these conditions
may have a yellowish tint, which may make identification difficult. In the
Sodium Vapour White Balance mode, the AutoDome automatically compensates for the
light from a sodium vapour lamp to restore objects to their original colour.
Integration and installation
The AutoDome 700 Series maximizes your security investment by integrating with
Bosch video storage products, as well as the full range of Bosch video over IP
products.
And, the AutoDome 700 Series is simple to install and use. The pendant housing comes with a sunshield for outdoor applications. This sunshield can be easily removed for indoor environments. Bosch offers a full complement of hardware (as a separate purchase) for wall, corner, mast, roof, pipe, and in-ceiling mount applications for indoor and outdoor environments.
System Overview
High-performance PTZ day/night camera
The AutoDome 700 Series camera has a 1/4-in. CCD sensor, with 4CIF/D1 resolution
and sensitivity to below 1.0 lux and is available with a choice of 28x and the
industry-leading 36x optical zoom lens, and all 700 Series cameras offer a full
12x digital zoom. Both camera options provide D1 horizontal resolution for
outstanding clarity and image detail. The cameras also incorporate technology
that dramatically improves the dynamic range by 128 times. Also known as WDR
(wide-dynamic range), it results in clear image reproduction in extreme
high-contrast environments. Day/night capabilities and outstanding sensitivity
make AutoDome 700 Series cameras exceptional performers in all lighting
conditions. In low light, these cameras automatically switch from colour to
monochrome by removing the IR filter to boost the infrared illumination
sensitivity, while maintaining superior image quality. For operation in the
darkest conditions, the SensUp control feature automatically reduces the shutter
speed to as little as one second. This increases sensitivity by more than 50
times.
Accurate control and positioning
The AutoDome supports 99 pre-positions and two styles of Guard Tours: Preset and
Record/Playback. The preset standard tour is capable of storing 99 sequential
pre-positions with a configurable dwell time between pre-positions. The AutoDome
Series also provides support for two recorded tours, which have a combined
duration of 15 minutes of movements. These are recorded macros of an operator’s
movements, including pan, tilt, and zoom activities, and can be played back in a
continuous manner. Pan and tilt preset repeatability are accurate to within ±0.1
degrees to ensure that the correct scene is captured every time. The AutoDome
700 Series delivers variable pan/tilt speeds from a crawl speed of only 0.1
degrees per second up to an ultra-quick 120 degrees per second. The dome is
capable of pan speeds of 360 degrees per second and tilt speeds of 100 degrees
per second between prepositions. The AutoDome 700 Series provides a tilt range
of 0 to 94 degrees, and a pan range of up to 360 degrees continuous rotation.
The AutoScaling (proportional zoom) and AutoPivot (automatically rotates and
flips the camera) features ensure optimal control.
Ultra-efficient H.264 encoding
The AutoDome 700 Series uses an advanced H.264 encoder to create DVD-quality
streaming video at ultralow bit rates. Use of H.264 encoding, bandwidth
throttling, and multicasting capabilities, minimizes bandwidth and storage usage
to significantly reduce costs.
Multiple video streams
The cameras use H.264 (Main Profile) compression, bandwidth throttling, and
multicasting capabilities to manage bandwidth and storage requirements
efficiently, while delivering high image quality and resolution.
Bosch's innovative quad-streaming feature enables AutoDome 700 Series cameras to
generate two independent H.264 streams, an I-frame recording stream, and an
M-JPEG stream simultaneously. This flexibility allows streaming of high-quality
H.264 images for live viewing and recording while streaming M-JPEG images to
another device at the same time. The M-JPEG video stream also provides easy
integration with third-party JPEG or M-JPEG compatible video management systems.
AutoDome 700 Series cameras offer unparalleled recording options. Attached to
the network, they can use iSCSI targets directly without needing any recording
software. The recording management capabilities of the system can be further
enhanced by using the Bosch Video Recording Manager (VRM).
ONVIF conformant
The AutoDome 700 Series 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.
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.
Advanced networking capabilities
The AutoDome offers advanced capabilities so you can configure the camera to
take advantage of the latest networking technology.
The AutoDome offers Quality of Service (QoS)
configuration options to ensure fast network response to PTZ data and images.
Quality of Service (QoS) is the set of techniques to manage network resources.
QoS manages the delay, delay variation (jitter), bandwidth, and packet loss
parameters to guarantee the ability of a network to deliver predictable results.
QoS identifies the type of data in a data packet and divides the packets into
traffic classes that can be prioritized for forwarding.
The AutoDome also supports the IPv6 internet-layer protocol for packet-switched
internetworking across multiple IP networks. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (IPv4
uses 32-bit addressing), which allows for many more devices and users on the
internet as well as extra flexibility in allocating addresses and efficiency for
routing traffic.
Fiber Optic Kit
Bosch offers the optional VG4-SFPSCKT, a unique media converter module for use
with 700 Series AutoDomes. 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 AutoDome's power supply box to provide an integrated fiber optic
solution.
Ease of installation and servicing
The AutoDome 700 Series has been designed for quick and easy installation; a key
feature from Bosch CACTI products. All housings feature recessed screws and
latches for increased tamper resistance. AutoDome in-ceiling housings provide
IP54 protection (with an optional gasket kit) and are rated IK 8 (IEC 62262).
These housings feature an impact resistant polycarbonate rugged bubble to
protect your camera from vandalism. The rugged bubble can withstand impacts
equivalent to a 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight dropped from a height of 3 m (10 ft).
Outdoor Pendant housings are rated to provide IP 66 protection and are offers an
operating temperature range down to –40°C (–40°F). The outdoor pendant comes
fully assembled with a sunshield and ready for wall or pipe applications with
the proper mounting hardware (purchased separately). In addition, the pendant
housing comes equipped with a low-impact, high-resolution acrylic bubble for
enhanced image clarity. You can easily convert the outdoor pendant for indoor
applications by removing the sunshield. Note: Bosch offers a full complement of
hardware and accessories (as a separate purchase) for corner, mast, roof, pipe,
and in-ceiling applications, which allow the AutoDome to be easily adapted to
individual site requirements.
Unsurpassed reliability
As with all Bosch products, the AutoDome 700 Series has been subjected to the
industry’s most comprehensive and demanding battery of endurance tests such as
HALT (highly accelerated life testing) to make sure it will hold up through
years of use. And of course, it comes with Bosch’s industry-leading 3-year
warranty.
Functions
The following are some of the features that make the
AutoDome 700 Series the perfect fit for a variety of surveillance applications.
Inputs and outputs
The AutoDome 700 Series can handle two (2) alarm inputs and one (1)
open-collector alarm output, which can drive an external device.
iSCSI device support
Built-in iSCSI support allows the AutoDome 700 Series to stream video directly
to an iSCSI RAID array. This enables efficient video storage and overall system
scalability without compromise to recording performance when paired with
suitable iSCSI storage arrays.
Network-based control and configuration The AutoDome 700 Series 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 lets the installer access all the user settings, make
camera adjustments, and update firmware via a standard web browser.
Device management
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support facilitates the remote
monitoring and management. The AutoDome 700 Series provides full support for
SNMP v3.
Superior privacy masking
The AutoDome 700 Series provides 24 individual, easy to configure privacy masks,
with up to 24 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.
Unsurpassed flexibility
There are many ways to access the camera’s video: on a PC using a web browser,
with the Bosch Video Management System (VMS), or with the Bosch Video Client.
Easy upgrade
Remotely upgrade the camera whenever new firmware becomes available. This
ensures up-to-date products, thus protecting investment with little effort.
Access security
Various security levels are available for accessing the network, the camera, and
the data channels. As well as password protection with three levels, 802.1x
authentication using a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service)
server is supported. To secure Web browser access, use HTTPS with a SSL
certificate stored in the camera. For total data protection, the video and audio
communication channels can be independently AES encrypted with 128-bit keys by
installing the optional encryption site license.
AutoDome 700 Series Ordering Information
VG5-713-CCE2 | IP 28x PAL camera with IVA, in-ceiling housing with a clear polycarbonate bubble |
VG5-713-ECE2 | IP 28x PAL camera with IVA, pendant housing with a clear acrylic bubble |
VG5-714-ECE2 | IP 36x PAL camera with IVA, pendant housing with a clear acrylic bubble |