Product features
Outstanding image quality
With a 1/2.7-inch CMOS HD sensor, the FlexiDomeHD day/night IP camera delivers outstanding image quality. The Bosch designed digital video processing system optimally handles the HD image format without compromise. Image performance and color reproduction are superb even under challenging lighting conditions.
Flexible lens choice
Each lens is specifically matched to the sensor to ensure full resolution even in the corners. The 1.8 to 3 mm optically corrected ultra wide angle lens provides outstanding performance without the need for de-warping software.
Day/night switching
In night mode, the camera enhances low light viewing by switching the IR (infrared) filter out of the optical path and providing a monochrome image. The camera can switch from color to monochrome mode automatically by sensing the illumination level, manually via the alarm input, or remotely via a web browser.
Privacy masking
Four different privacy zones allow specific parts of a scene to be blocked. A mask for any part of the scene can be pre-programmed.
Tough design
The enclosure contains the full-featured camera and integral varifocal lens. Ideal for outdoor use, the cameras are protected against water and dust to IP 66 standards. The camera enclosure provides the extra protection necessary for applications such as schools, banks, prisons, retail outlets and industrial buildings. Installation is quick and easy, as the camera comes completely assembled and ready to use. The camera uses Bosch designed lens and optics to deliver true HD resolution with different light levels. Using the proprietary pan/tilt/rotation mechanism, installers can select the exact field of view. Mounting options are numerous, including surface, wall, corner, and suspended ceiling mounting. The compact, sleek design and virtually flush-mount appearance complements any decor.
Efficient bandwidth and storage management
The cameras use H.264 (main profile) compression, bandwidth throttling, and multicasting capabilities to manage bandwidth and storage requirements efficiently, while delivering high image quality and resolution. Bosch's quad-streaming feature enables the FlexiDomeHD to deliver three H.264 streams together with an MJPEG stream. These four streams facilitate bandwidth-efficient viewing and recording options as well as integration with third-party video management systems. FlexiDomeHD cameras offer unparalleled recording options. Attached to the network, they can use iSCSI targets directly without needing any recording software. The recording management capabilities of the system can be further enhanced by using the Bosch Video Recording Manager (VRM). FlexiDomeHD supports local storage on a microSD card. This can be used for local alarm recording or for Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR) to improve the overall reliability of video recording.
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 (VMS), or with the Bosch Video Client. The bundled Bosch Video Client PC surveillance software offers a user-friendly interface to support easy installation and configuration. It also provides easy live viewing of multiple cameras, playback, forensic search and export.
Cost effective, simple installation
Three power options, PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), 24 V AC and 12 V DC are available. Using PoE makes installation easier and more cost-effective, as cameras do not require a local power source. To increase system reliability, the camera can be simultaneously connected to both PoE and 12 V DC/24 V AC supplies. Additionally, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) can be used, which will allow continuous operation, even during a power failure. For trouble-free network cabling, the cameras support Auto-MDIX which allows the installer to use straight or cross-over cables.
Automatic back focus
An automatic motorized back focus adjustment ensures the camera is focused accurately for both day and night operation.
Intuitive user interface
The FlexiDomeHD camera has a very intuitive user interface that allows fast and easy configuration over IP. An auto-focus lens wizard can be activated either from the PC or through the camera buttons. This makes it easy for the installer to choose the workflow that suits best for setting field-of-view and focus with 1:1 pixel mapping.
Key selling points
- Outstanding image quality
- Flexible lens choice
- Day/night switching
- Privacy masking
- Tough design
- Efficient bandwidth and storage management
- ONVIF conformance
- Unsurpassed flexibility
- Cost effective, simple installation
- Automatic back focus
- Intuitive user interface
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