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 Network IP cameras

VSE IP cameras are fully digital CCTV devices which can be connected to any hard-wired or Wi-Fi PC network (LAN). These cameras do not generate an analogue TV signal, but a digital video streaming, ready to be played by personal computers.

CCTV on IP network

VSE IP cameras allow you to create a CCTV system without using any analogue TV device. No coaxial cables, video-recorder or TV monitors are required. IP cameras connect straight to a LAN IP network that can be specifically designed for the CCTV system or even already existing and used for PC's communication.
Any PC of the network can monitor the cameras therefore, unlike analogue systems, there is no need of using TV monitors.
Videos are generally recorded using special IP surveillance software.
A FEW SCENARIOS WHERE IP CAMERAS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS:

• LAN cables in place — If a LAN network is already in place, connecting IP cameras to the existing cables is normally cheaper than making a new analogue structure.
• Max resolution required — Latest generation megapixel cameras provide an image resolution that can't be reached by using analogue cameras.
• Complex system — Using IP switches a LAN can be divided in several branches and can easily cover even a large building. In analogue CCTV all cameras must be wired to DVR, therefore wiring large systems could be more expensive.
• Wireless connection — Several network cameras include Wi-Fi transmitters and can be connected to a wireless LAN with no need of wires, but the power plug. Wireless analogue transmission is limited to very few channels and quite short range.
• 2-ways audio — VSE network cameras come with microphone input and speaker output allowing bi-directional audio communication without any extra wiring required.

Hard-wired and Wireless

If your network includes Wi-Fi access points, several IP cameras in the range include Wi-Fi transmitters and can be connected to the network without wires. All you need for the cameras is a power plug.
Wi-Fi antennas are available on several models in both Megapixel and VGA product range.

Power supply

All VSE IP cameras can be powered by the power adaptor which is included in the package. Many models, (not the Wi-Fi ones), also support PoE technology which allows powering the camera via the LAN cable, using PoE switches or PoE injectors.

MEGAPIXEL or VGA resolution?

VSE IP cameras are available in 2 ranges that meet different market requirements:

• VGA IP CAMERAS: Providing 640x480 max. resolution with MPEG4 compression (VGA resolution is similar to analogue cameras).
• MEGAPIXEL CAMERAS: Providing 1600x1200 px max resolution (2 Megapixel) with H.264 compression.

VGA cameras are suitable to most surveillance applications and are a good choice for those who are mainly looking for a high quality/price ratio. MEGAPIXEL cameras are nowadays the cameras that can provide the highest image quality and are ideal for those who look for state-of-the-art performance .

Easy access via PC/MAC Internet browser

To view IP cameras over the network or the Internet you do not need anything else than a computer and an Internet browser. Cameras support most common Windows browsers like INTERNET EXPLORER and MAC browser SAFARI.

Integrating analogue cameras in IP systems

VSE video servers allow integrating any analogue cameras or video source in an IP CCTV system, both MPEG4 (VGA) or H264 (Megapixel).

IP surveillance software

Unlike analogue systems that need all cameras to be connected to video-recorders, in IP CCTV the video-recording is usually operated over the network by IP surveillance software. All VSE IP cameras come with a free software package for recording up to 16 channels.
For recording up to 64 IP cameras with advanced video analysis features the SCP-IP PRO software is also available.
VSE cameras are also compatible with most common multi-brand IP recording software (pls. see CMS COMPATIBILITY TABLE).

Product range

VSE IP camera range includes 3 groups of products:

• MEGAPIXEL CAMERAS: Providing 1600x1200 px max resolution (2 Megapixel) with H.264 compression.
• VGA IP CAMERAS: Providing 640x480 px max. resolution with MPEG4 compression (VGA resolution is similar to analogue cameras).
• VIDEO SERVERS: Stand-alone decoder to integrate analogue cameras into IP systems with H.264 or MPEG4 compression.