2 | AutoDome 100 Series Fixed Camera System
Functions
The following are some of the features that make the
AutoDome 100 Series the most flexible fixed dome
camera systems in the security industry.
High-performance camera features
AutoDome 100 Series cameras have a 1/3-inch color CCD
with Bosch’s unique 15-bit Dinion digital imaging
technology to deliver a 32-fold sensitivity improvement
and a full 540 horizontal lines of resolution. In addition,
AutoDome 100 Series cameras incorporate a number of
features not found in other fixed dome cameras.
These include:
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XF-Dynamic - Extends the camera’s dynamic range to
deliver sharper, more detailed images and outstanding
color reproduction accuracy.
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NightSense – Automatically activated under low-light
conditions to extend the 100 Series’ exceptional
sensitivity by a factor of three during monochrome
operation.
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SensUp – Increases integration time by a factor of 10
to dramatically enhance sensitivity.
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Back Light Compensation (BLC) – A fully
programmable backlight compensation (BLC) area of
interest and variable BLC level let 100 Series day/
night cameras overcome even the most challenging
entrance, vestibule, and lobby applications.
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Auto Black – Enhances contrast by compensating for
reduced contrast due to fog, mist, or glare.
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Default Shutter – Automatically adjusts to the lens
opening at fast shutter speeds, eliminating motion
blur and providing remarkably clear and detailed
images of fast-moving objects.
AutoDome 100 Series day/night versions automatically
switch from color to monochrome by removing a
mechanically switching IR filter in low-light conditions.
This boosts the infrared illumination sensitivity while
maintaining superior image quality.
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.
H.264 encoding
AutoDome’s IP Communications Module uses the latest
compression technology to provide DVD-quality 4CIF
video at frame rates up to 25/30 PAL/NTSC images per
second (IPS). The IP module also leverages bandwidth
throttling and multicasting capabilities to efficiently
manage bandwidth and storage requirements while
delivering the best possible image quality and resolution.
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
AutoDome builds on Bosch’s 10-plus years of experience
designing and manufacturing dome camera systems. All
AutoDome pendant housings (indoor and outdoor) are
rated to provide IP 66 protection. Outdoor EnviroDome
housings provide an operating temperature range down to
–40° C (–40° F). The optional “XT”extended temperature
kit allows AutoDome to operate in temperatures down to
–55° C (–67° F), ensuring reliable operation in even the
harshest environments.
All in-ceiling housings come standard with a rugged
polycarbonate bubble. All pendant housings come with a
low-impact, high-resolution acrylic bubble for enhanced
image clarity. All housing feature recessed set screws and
a recessed bubble latch to reduce the chance of damage
from vandalism. Inside the dome, the power, data, and
video are all protected against unexpected surges of
power.
Ease of installation and servicing
Bosch’s innovative software, the Configuration Tool for
Imaging Devices (CTFID), allows operators or technicians
to 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 ones: it’s almost as easy as changing a
light bulb. All tethers have been replaced with hinges,
which makes installation and servicing safer and easier.
You can even access the built-in power supply without
taking down the dome.
