Bosch vg4-522-ecs0wf Specification Guide
axial and UTP distance runs while preventing the im-
age quality degradation caused by signal losses from
long cable lengths.
The optional IP Communications Module has hybrid
functionality to protect your current analog technology
investment while providing a clear and stable migra-
tion path to fully digital, IP-based solutions. This al-
lows you to move to IP video at your own pace – all at
once or one camera at a time. And since all AutoDome
modules are completely interchangeable, there is no
need to replace expensive components (e.g., cameras)
or labor-intensive components (e.g., mounts and hous-
ings).
age quality degradation caused by signal losses from
long cable lengths.
The optional IP Communications Module has hybrid
functionality to protect your current analog technology
investment while providing a clear and stable migra-
tion path to fully digital, IP-based solutions. This al-
lows you to move to IP video at your own pace – all at
once or one camera at a time. And since all AutoDome
modules are completely interchangeable, there is no
need to replace expensive components (e.g., cameras)
or labor-intensive components (e.g., mounts and hous-
ings).
Functions
The following are some of the features that make the
AutoDome 500i Series the most flexible PTZ dome
camera systems in the security industry.
AutoDome 500i Series the most flexible PTZ dome
camera systems in the security industry.
High-performance PTZ day/night cameras
Image control and quality are integral aspects of any
PTZ dome system, and the AutoDome delivers. The
500i Series is available with a choice of 18x, 26x, and
the industry-leading 36x optical zoom lens, and all 500i
Series systems offer a full 12x digital zoom. The 18x
and 26x cameras provide 470 TVL (NTSC) or 480 TVL
(PAL), and the 36x camera provides a full 540 TVL of
horizontal resolution for outstanding clarity and image
detail. The 36x camera also incorporates technology
that dramatically improves the dynamic range by 128
times. Also known as WDR (wide-dynamic range), it re-
sults in clear image reproduction in extreme high-con-
trast environments.
The AutoScaling (proportional zoom) and AutoPivot
(automatically rotates and flips the camera) features
ensure optimal control.
Day/night capabilities and outstanding sensitivity make
500i Series cameras exceptional performers in all light-
ing conditions. In low light, these cameras automati-
cally switch from color to monochrome by removing
the IR filter to boost the infrared illumination sensitivi-
ty, while maintaining superior image quality. For opera-
tion in the darkest conditions, the SensUp control fea-
ture automatically reduces the shutter speed to as lit-
tle as one second. This increases sensitivity by more
than 50 times.
With super-quick, 360° per-second pan and tilt speeds,
the AutoDome 500i Series outperforms other domes in
its class. The 500i Series supports 99 pre-positions
and two styles of Guard Tours: Preset and Record/
Playback. The preset tour has capability for up to 99
pre-positions with a configurable dwell time between
pre-positions, and can be customized as to the order
and frequency each preset is visited. AutoDome 500i
Series also provides support for two recorded tours,
which have a combined duration of 15 minutes of
PTZ dome system, and the AutoDome delivers. The
500i Series is available with a choice of 18x, 26x, and
the industry-leading 36x optical zoom lens, and all 500i
Series systems offer a full 12x digital zoom. The 18x
and 26x cameras provide 470 TVL (NTSC) or 480 TVL
(PAL), and the 36x camera provides a full 540 TVL of
horizontal resolution for outstanding clarity and image
detail. The 36x camera also incorporates technology
that dramatically improves the dynamic range by 128
times. Also known as WDR (wide-dynamic range), it re-
sults in clear image reproduction in extreme high-con-
trast environments.
The AutoScaling (proportional zoom) and AutoPivot
(automatically rotates and flips the camera) features
ensure optimal control.
Day/night capabilities and outstanding sensitivity make
500i Series cameras exceptional performers in all light-
ing conditions. In low light, these cameras automati-
cally switch from color to monochrome by removing
the IR filter to boost the infrared illumination sensitivi-
ty, while maintaining superior image quality. For opera-
tion in the darkest conditions, the SensUp control fea-
ture automatically reduces the shutter speed to as lit-
tle as one second. This increases sensitivity by more
than 50 times.
With super-quick, 360° per-second pan and tilt speeds,
the AutoDome 500i Series outperforms other domes in
its class. The 500i Series supports 99 pre-positions
and two styles of Guard Tours: Preset and Record/
Playback. The preset tour has capability for up to 99
pre-positions with a configurable dwell time between
pre-positions, and can be customized as to the order
and frequency each preset is visited. AutoDome 500i
Series also provides support for two recorded tours,
which have a combined duration of 15 minutes of
movements. These are recorded macros of an opera-
tor’s movements, including pan, tilt, and zoom activi-
ties, and can be played back in a continuous manner.
Supported menu languages include: English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Pol-
ish.
tor’s movements, including pan, tilt, and zoom activi-
ties, and can be played back in a continuous manner.
Supported menu languages include: English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Pol-
ish.
AutoTrack II
Bosch introduced the industry’s first automated mo-
tion tracking system, and now we’ve made this award-
winning technology even better. The AutoDome 500i
Series contains an advanced DSP that provides real-
time video processing for incredibly smooth object
tracking.
AutoTrack II utilizes Bosch’s unique “virtual masking”
technology. These “invisible” masks are created to act
just like privacy masks, except that only the AutoTrack
can see them – and it knows to ignore any motion be-
hind them. This enables the AutoTrack to ignore extra-
neous background motion, such as a tree blowing in
the wind, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor
applications.
tion tracking system, and now we’ve made this award-
winning technology even better. The AutoDome 500i
Series contains an advanced DSP that provides real-
time video processing for incredibly smooth object
tracking.
AutoTrack II utilizes Bosch’s unique “virtual masking”
technology. These “invisible” masks are created to act
just like privacy masks, except that only the AutoTrack
can see them – and it knows to ignore any motion be-
hind them. This enables the AutoTrack to ignore extra-
neous background motion, such as a tree blowing in
the wind, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor
applications.
Video motion detection (VMD)
With AutoDome, you can create a “region of interest”
within a preset position where motion is to be detec-
ted. The AutoDome 500i Series supports a total of 10
individual regions of interest (one per pre-position).
VMD also takes advantage of virtual masking to ignore
areas of unwanted motion.
within a preset position where motion is to be detec-
ted. The AutoDome 500i Series supports a total of 10
individual regions of interest (one per pre-position).
VMD also takes advantage of virtual masking to ignore
areas of unwanted motion.
Image Stabilization
As PTZ cameras continue to improve their optical
zoom capabilities, image stabilization becomes critical
to eliminate movement caused by unstable camera
mounts. A mere quarter-inch of movement of the cam-
era mount can shift the field of view by more than 20
feet when the camera is zoomed to a high value. This
can render images unusable.
Image stabilization algorithms included with the Auto-
Dome 500i Series reduces camera shake in both the
vertical and horizontal axis, resulting in exceptional im-
age clarity (pixel displacement up to +/- 10% for fre-
quencies up to 10 Hz). Bosch’s unique image stabiliza-
tion solution does not reduce camera sensitivity, un-
like competitive systems.
zoom capabilities, image stabilization becomes critical
to eliminate movement caused by unstable camera
mounts. A mere quarter-inch of movement of the cam-
era mount can shift the field of view by more than 20
feet when the camera is zoomed to a high value. This
can render images unusable.
Image stabilization algorithms included with the Auto-
Dome 500i Series reduces camera shake in both the
vertical and horizontal axis, resulting in exceptional im-
age clarity (pixel displacement up to +/- 10% for fre-
quencies up to 10 Hz). Bosch’s unique image stabiliza-
tion solution does not reduce camera sensitivity, un-
like competitive systems.
Alarm management
The AutoDome 500i Series takes alarm handling to
new levels of flexibility and power.
new levels of flexibility and power.
Inputs and outputs
The AutoDome 500i Series can handle seven alarm in-
puts, two of which are analog inputs that can be pro-
grammed for EOLR (End-of-Line Resistor) supervision
whenever true security applications require it. These
inputs enable the dome to “sense” if the contact is
opened or closed and whether the wire has been tam-
pered with (either by being cut or shorted). In addi-
puts, two of which are analog inputs that can be pro-
grammed for EOLR (End-of-Line Resistor) supervision
whenever true security applications require it. These
inputs enable the dome to “sense” if the contact is
opened or closed and whether the wire has been tam-
pered with (either by being cut or shorted). In addi-
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