Bosch VOT320V013H IP Thermal Camera

Bosch VOT-320 Thermal IP Camera

• 320x240 VOx thermal sensor
• Genuine 24/7 outdoor solution
• Integrated IVA optimized for thermal imaging
• Up to 3.9 km (12,795 ft) detection range
• ONVIF conformant Thermal IP Camera
  

VOT-320 Description

The VOT‑320 thermal IP camera provides high sensitivity, uncooled long wave thermal images. It can tri-stream video simultaneously on two H.264 streams and one JPEG stream. The camera uses a Vanadium Oxide (VOx) focal plane array with an image resolution of 320x240 pixels that delivers outstanding image quality and sensitivity. It offers a choice of various lenses—both narrow field of view (NFOV) and wide field of view (WFOV)—and is available with a frame rate of 8.33 or 30 Hz.

VOT‑320 is designed to combine the benefits of thermal imaging with the well-proven Bosch IVA features. Thus a unique product was created that offers early detection and display of irregularities over large areas even with poor visibility or absolute darkness. Neither dense smoke nor bad weather conditions as heavy fog or snow affect visibility. With a VOT‑320 there is no need for natural or artificial lighting of the area of interest.

Focused on heat radiating objects, crisp images are generated that are not constricted by shadows or similar effects as regular video images are. The VOT‑320 camera uses advanced video processing technology for pixel-by-pixel analysis. This provides the user with the most detailed information of the scene.

Enclosed in a robust outdoor housing with integrated window heater, VOT‑320 is ideal for a wide range of applications like fire defense in power plants, coast line monitoring, and traffic control in tunnels. Features such as multicast, internet streaming, and iSCSI recording are fully supported. The VOT‑320 camera is designed on the state-of-the-art Bosch IP platform which conforms to the highest standards of performance and reliability in any security and surveillance scenario.

VOT-320 System overview

Range Performance
The following tables identify the approximate range performance of the respective lens for standard monitoring.

VOT-320 Functions

Outstanding Image Quality
With its 320x240 VOx sensor, the VOT‑320 IP camera delivers outstanding image quality. The Bosch designed digital video processing system optimally handles the thermal image format without compromise. Temperature differences of 50 mK or less are made visible. Video processing features include multiple automatic, dynamic image optimization algorithms, as well as polarity control (white hot/black hot). Automatic flat-field correction (FFC) updates correction coefficients of the camera, resulting in a more uniform array output.

Efficient Bandwidth and Storage Management The cameras use H.264 compression, bandwidth throttling, and multicast capabilities to manage bandwidth and storage requirements efficiently, while delivering high image quality and resolution. Bosch's innovative tri-streaming feature enables VOT‑320 IP cameras to generate two independent H. 264 streams and one JPEG stream simultaneously. This allows the streaming of one high-resolution H. 264 stream for live viewing and recording, and a second lower resolution H.264 stream for constrained networks. The JPEG images can be streamed to another device at the same time. The JPEG video stream also provides easy integration with third-party JPEG compatible video management systems.

Recording Options
VOT‑320 cameras offer unparalleled recording options. Attached to the network, they can use iSCSI targets directly. The iSCSI storage target support enables the cameras to function as a conventional DVR, while streaming high-performance live video across the network. The VOT‑320 cameras also provide the user with a local storage option within the camera. Users 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 SD card. If necessary (for example, in case of a network failure), VRM can fill the gap in the central recording using Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR).

When used with a SD card, the camera is a complete, self-contained surveillance system without the need for additional equipment.

ONVIF Conformance
The camera conforms to the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) specification which guarantees interoperability between network video products regardless of manufacturer. ONVIF conformant devices are able to exchange live video, audio, metadata and control information. They are automatically discovered and connected to network applications such as video management systems.

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, or with the supplied Bosch

Video Client.
Bosch Video Client Surveillance Software The bundled Bosch Video Client PC surveillance software offers a user-friendly interface to support easy installation and configuration. A wizard allows the configuration of multiple cameras simultaneously using an auto detection device. Multiple cameras can be monitored in one screen and video clips on the SD card can be archived and searched in a single application.

Bosch Video Client supports up to 16 cameras without licensing and can be expanded to up to 64 cameras by adding 8- or 16‑channel licenses.

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 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.

Typical Applications
• Airports, ports, and rail infrastructure
• Traffic monitoring (air, land and sea)
• Border control
• Homeland security
• Perimeters surveillance

VOT-320 Ordering information