Datasheet

Cameras, PTZ | AutoDome® Modular 500i Series | 35
Optional hybrid analog/IP operation
AutoDomes equipped with the optional TCP/IP
Communications Module use an advanced H.264 encoder
to create DVD-quality streaming video across a local or a
wide area network, and can simultaneously stream 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.
Tri-streaming video
Bosch’s innovative tri-streaming feature enables
AutoDomes equipped with the optional IP
Communications Module to generate independent
streams simultaneously. This feature allows you to stream
high-quality images for live viewing while recording at a
reduced frame rate, and at the same time, stream images
to a remote PDA device.
Unsurpassed reliability
All housings feature recessed screws and latches for
increased tamper resistance.
AutoDome pendant housings (indoor and outdoor) are
rated to provide IP 66 protection. In addition, the pendant
housings come equipped with a low-impact, high-
resolution acrylic bubble for enhanced image clarity
AutoDome in-ceiling housings provide IP 54 protection
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 EnviroDome housings provide an operating
temperature range down to -40°C (-40°F). The optional
“XT” extreme temperature kit allows an AutoDome to
operate in temperatures down to -60°C (-76°F), ensuring
reliable operation in even the harshest environments.
The Pressurized Environmental Housing is rated to provide
IP 67 protection for a VG4 Series AutoDome
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Modular
Camera System from the elements, both natural and
manmade. It is the ideal surveillance solution for
applications that require frequent wash-down, including
traffic, transit, bridges, tunnels and coastal installations
where salt, moisture, dust, insects and fumes threaten the
long-term operation of the camera.
Ease of installation and servicing
Bosch’s innovative software, the Configuration Tool for
Imaging Devices (CTFID), allows operators or technicians
to control the PTZ, change camera settings, and even
update firmware from virtually anywhere without need for
additional wiring. For the new Ethernet versions, an
embedded Web server lets the installer access all the user
settings, make camera adjustments, and update firmware
via a standard Web browser.
AutoDome’s innovative design simplifies installation and
servicing. AutoDome reduces maintenance costs because
you can replace individual modules instead of entire
camera assemblies. Simply pop out the old module and
slide in the new: it’s almost as easy as changing a light
bulb. All tethers have been replaced with hinges, making
installation and servicing safer and easier. You can even
access the built-in power supply without taking down the
dome.
The AutoDome 500i Series has advanced built-in
diagnostics to simplify service and minimize downtime.
Using the On Screen Display (OSD), a technician can
quickly and easily check critical parameters (such as
internal temperature and input voltage level) to verify that
the dome is functioning within acceptable operating
limits. If video is not present, a local inspection of three
diagnostic LEDs at the camera site can identify the
presence of video and control data.
Feature Comparison Matrix
The following table provides an overview of the AutoDome
camera family and its available features:
*Compatible over Coax and UTP transmission only. Remote configuration
over IP via web interface.
Certifications and Approvals
Region Certification
Europe CE VG4-1ab-cdefgh, VG4-2ab-cdefgh,
VG4-3ab-cdefgh, VG4-5ab-cdefgh, VG4-
A-PAxx, VG4-A-PSUxx
EMC Directive, Low-Voltage Directive
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