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Specifications General
Network
System Requirements
Image Compression
Hardware
Image Sensor and Lens Specification
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Network
IP Camera Accessories
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Narrow Focus Lens (8mm)
T0812F
$39.99
Variable Focus Lens (3.5mm - 8mm)
TG2Z35
$69.99
Heating/Cooling Unit for External Enclosure
171137
$99.99
RJ45 CAT5e (350 mHz) 4 Pair Patch Cable - Molded with Boot
Available
Colors.... Grey, White, Blue, Red
3 ft...... $1.99
7 ft...... $2.49
10 ft...... $2.99
14 ft...... $3.99
25 ft...... $4.99
50 ft...... $6.99
100 ft...... $9.99
Questions & Answers
1. What is a
Network IP camera?
A Network IP Camera is a stand-alone device which allows a user to view live,
full motion video from anywhere on a computer network, even over the Internet,
using a standard web-browser.
2. Are all Network
IP cameras the same?
No, some network cameras have an embedded OS (operating system) as well as an
embedded Web server. To be called a Network IP camera, the only requirement is
that the camera connects to the network, and not a computer - an embedded OS is
what separates network cameras.
3.
Why Choose a Network IP Camera over a Web Camera?
An IP Camera is a true
networking device containing an embedded OS (Operating System), supports
multiple users, and can be viewed using any web browser. It does not require
additional hardware to operate and therefore has the flexibility to be located
anywhere with a network connection. A web cam must be connected to a host
computer, supports only one user at a time, and cannot be shared on a network.
Only the host computer can access the web cam.
4. What is the
advantage of the embedded OS?
Cameras with an embedded OS communicated directly with the user, the images or
video is sent directly from the camera to the person accessing the camera. A
Network camera without an embedded OS must rely on a third party server or a
separate piece of software, meaning the images/video is sent to the third party
server, then the user access the image from the third party server.
5. Do I need a
public fixed IP address for each camera?
No, you of course, can have a real, public, static IP address for each camera,
however, using just one static IP address for your router and a virtual server
or port forwarding scheme, you can use many cameras with just one static IP and
just about any router. Please also note that the IP camera must have an
adjustable web server port (you must be able to change the web server port) to
use multiple cameras behind a router.
6. Can I use the
camera outside?
Some Network IP Cameras are sturdy enough for outdoor use with a outdoor camera
enclosure.
7. What additional
software is required?
Networking IP Cameras with an embedded Operating System (OS) should not need any
additional software.
8. How does the
built-in motion detection work?
It very simply compares what it sees now to what it saw in the last frame and
based on a sensitivity you select will trigger an event. The event can be to
send a email, to send a Image to a FTP server, or to send a series of images
(before and after the motion is detected) to a email address or a FTP server-all
with software built into the camera, nothing else is required.
9. What is the
maximum length Ethernet cable I can use?
The same topology limitations that apply to any 10/100 Ethernet card apply,
meaning the maximum segment length is 100 meters from switch/hub to the camera
10. How much
digital video can be stored on a normal 20-gigabyte hard drive?
Network IP Cameras equipped with DivX compression technology can store almost a
month of continuous video on a 20-gigabyte hard drive.
11. Can
Network IP Cameras use different lenses?
Advanced Network IP Cameras utilize CS-mount lenses, which can accommodate a
variety of specialized lenses, such as wide-angle, fish-eye or telephoto lenses.
12. What is
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)?
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or "Active Ethernet" eliminates the need
to run power to devices on a wired LAN. Using Power-over-Ethernet, installers
need to run only a single CAT5 Ethernet cable that carries both power and data
to each device. This allows greater flexibility and significantly decreases
installation costs in many cases.
Network IP Camera Applications
Security/Monitoring/Surveillance
Retail Businesses
- According to the National Retail Security Survey, published in November 2002,
Employee Theft cost retailers 15.1 billion and shoplifting cost an additional
9.7 billion in 2001. Network cameras placed throughout stores, including the
sales floor, entries and exits, loading docks, stock rooms, bookkeeping offices,
fitting room entrances and checkout lines can reduce such losses. Often the mere
presence of cameras deters criminal activity and keeps workers honest. Network
IP Cameras can be useful in almost any retail environment. Research indicates
retail segments with higher than average shrink rates as a percent of sales
include: Gifts (2.91%), Toys & Hobbies (2.82%), Optical (2.59%), Convenience
Stores (2.23%), Discount Stores (2.01%), Sporting Goods (1.91%), Department
Stores (1.89%), Drug Stores (1.82%) and Supermarkets (1.81%).
Warehouses - Can utilize Network IP Cameras to monitor loading
and unloading operations, entrances and exits (including fire exits), shipping
and storage areas, entry points and parking areas.
Construction Sites - Can use Network IP Cameras to check the
progress of a new building remotely and monitor employees and materials.
Day Care Centers - Many day care centers and nurseries are allowing parents to check on their children from home or from the office via network cameras. Childcare centers also benefit from reduced telephone calls from parents who enjoy visual contact with their children over the Internet.
Supervise Children at Home - By placing Network IP Cameras at home entrances and exits, parents can use motion detection to see if children are coming and going to school on time and safely and see who is visiting their home while they are away.
Replace Time Clocks - Small business can replace time clocks by placing Network IP Cameras at employee entrances and using motion detection with notification to let supervisors, human resources and/or payroll staff confirm employee work activity.
Check Your Pets Remotely - Pet boarding facilities and kennels are installing Network IP Cameras so pet owners can watch their cat, dog or other pet even when they are on vacation or otherwise separated from the animal in their life.
ISPs and Web
Hosting Companies - Can use Network IP Cameras with motion detection to
guard the security of important web services and other related devices. Web
hosting companies can also allow customers to see and monitor co-located
servers.
Health/Medical Facilities - Including hospitals, skilled
nursing centers, rehabilitation centers, physician group practices and assisted
living facilities, often position Network IP Cameras in areas that provide a
view of activity in high-risk areas such as, medical records, emergency rooms,
behavioral health units, security offices, pharmacies, pediatric departments,
and drug rooms Network IP Cameras can help prevent losses of drugs, linens, and
computer equipment and prevent illegal access to medical records.
Home Security - Homes that utilize routers or switches to connect to a high-speed connection can utilize Network IP Cameras. Using Network IP Camera technology also allows use of multiple cameras to monitor different areas of the home without the need to connect a dedicated computer for each camera.
Banks and Financial Institutions - Network IP Cameras can be used to capture an image of a thief and alert officials when a crime is committed. Network IP Cameras are also used outside banks to monitor drive-thru tellers, parking lots, after-hours depositories and ATMs.
Parking Lots - Network IP Cameras allow parking lot customers to check on their cars during the day and when they travel.
Offices - Network IP Cameras allow companies to check to see if the meeting area or other facilities are available. Network IP Cameras can also be used to check attendance at meetings and enhance office security.
Religion
- Many churches, synagogues and mosques can utilize network cameras to display
services, activities and special events and to provide an additional level of
security for worshippers.
Research Facilities - Scientists at leading research
laboratories have used Network IP Cameras to monitor experiments using Intranets
or the Internet.
School Security - In an example cited by American School and
University magazine, “Canton High School in Canton, Mississippi, has 24
Network IP Cameras throughout the campus, enabling teachers, principals,
security guards, police and remote security personnel to view campus activity 24
hours a day over the Internet. In addition, the security company that installed
the system observes the school in real time via the Internet from the company's
remote monitoring station during off-hours. This eliminates the need for a
nighttime security guard.”
Special Event
Security - The 2003 Super bowl will use Network IP Cameras to enhance
security. “With this technology, for the first time, members of the FBI, NFL,
San Diego Police Department, and stadium security will simultaneously have
access to interactive video taken from more than 50 cameras setup throughout
Qualcomm Stadium,” according to a Yahoo Finance article.
Tourism/Attraction Security - Alcatraz Island in San Francisco
Bay, the infamous almost escape-proof American federal prison and now a historic
tourist attraction, uses Network IP Cameras to cuts costs versus a traditional
CCTV system. This allows its central processing unit (CPU) to obtain information
from its various 'lenses' rather than having each individual camera send data on
its own. All data is stored on removable hard drives.
Web Site Promotion
Network IP Cameras are also being used to help promote a wide variety of web sites and online businesses. Many hotels and tourist attractions use Network IP Cameras to show potential visitors beautiful shots of their attractions or to focus on weather conditions.
Internet Cafes are using Network IP Cameras to help promote their web sites and attract new customers.
Restaurants and restaurant chains have used Network IP Cameras to promote beautiful scenery, waterfront views and happy customers.
Hotels have used Network IP Cameras to display facilities and allow potential guests to check on weather conditions.
Trade Shows have used Network IP Cameras to display conference areas for exhibitors and attendees.
