Bosch VEZ-211-IWCS User Manual

50 | Cameras, PTZ | AutoDome® Modular Accessories

Features
▶ Adds TCP/IP connectivity to any AutoDome 100, 200,

▶ Choice of standard, including high-performance H.264

▶ High-quality H.264 compression at 4CIF/D1 and CIF

▶ Tri-streaming generates three independent IP video

▶ Supports hybrid analog/IP operation
▶ Direct iSCSI device support for Recording at the Edge
▶ Alarm notification via e-mail and upload of images via

▶ SNMP (v2 MIB-II) support for network management

The TCP/IP Communications Module is an integral part of
Bosch’s AutoDome Modular Camera System, adding
network connectivity to any AutoDome 100, 200, 300 or
500i Series camera. The TCP/IP module provides
complete network-based control of all dome functionality
including pan/tilt/zoom operation, presets, tours and
alarming as well as web-based configuration of all dome
settings.

AutoDome cameras equipped with the TCP/IP
Communications Module deliver true hybrid operation.
With both Ethernet and analog BNC connections, network-
enabled AutoDome cameras provide direct network
connection while simultaneously supporting existing
analog equipment. The TCP/IP Communications Module
uses H.264 compression and bandwidth throttling to
efficiently manage bandwidth and storage requirements
while delivering outstanding image quality.

Built-in iSCSI support allows network-enabled AutoDomes
to stream video directly to an iSCSI RAID array. This
eliminates the need to stream all the video data over the
network to a conventional network video recorder (NVR).
The TCP/IP Communications Module can be configured to
send alarm notifications with associated snapshot images
via e-mail. SNMP support is included for remote device
monitoring and management.

Functions
Ultra-efficient H.264 encoding
The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module uses an
advanced H.264 encoder to create DVD-quality streaming
video at ultra-low bit rates. Use of H.264 encoding,
bandwidth throttling and multicasting capabilities,
minimizes bandwidth and storage usage to significantly
reduce costs. The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications
Module supports 4CIF, and CIF resolutions at frame rates
up to 25 and 30 images per second (for PAL and NTSC
respectively).
The use of H.264 reduces bit rates and storage
requirements by as much as 30% compared to standard
MPEG-4 without sacrificing image quality.
Tri-streaming video
The AutoDome TCP/IP Communications Module is capable
of generating Two independent H.264 streams with up to
4CIF resolution plus one JPEG stream simultaneously.
This profile allows you to stream high-quality H.264
images for live viewing and recording, and at the same
time, stream JPEG images to a remote FTP server or PDA
device.
ONVIF conformance
The TCP/IP Communications Module 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.
Hybrid flexibility
The TCP/IP Communications Module enables true hybrid
camera operation. With both Ethernet and BNC
connections, AutoDomes equipped with a TCP/IP
Communications Module can simultaneously stream IP
video across a local or wide area network, and CVBS video
via coaxial cabling to support existing analog equipment.
Network video streams are sent over IP networks and can
be viewed with the Bosch Divar XF Digital Video Recorder,
or on a PC running VIDOS video management software.
Alternatively, a Bosch IP video decoder can be used to
display the video on an analog CVBS or VGA monitor. For
maximum accessibility, the video can be viewed using a
web browser.