Linksys Business Internet Video Camera PVC2300

High quality video surveillance platform with Power over Ethernet provides flexible installation.

Linksys Business Series Surveillance products provide customizable ways for small business owners to monitor and protect their companies. These high-quality solutions can be optimized for many different applications and sites. Each camera can be quickly mounted utilizing the bracket included in the package. Its compact form factor also enables the camera to be put inside a protective enclosure for interior or exterior installations. The camera uses removable CS-mount lenses and can be customized with optional zoom, wide-angle, vari-focal, auto-iris, or other type lenses as required for a specific application or setting.

The PVC2300 is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device so it can be powered from a PoE Switch or power injector via Ethernet cabling. This enables installations near ceilings on rooftops or anywhere where power outlets may not be available. The PVC2300 Camera can be mounted on any Pan-Tilt (PT) base that supports the Pelco_D protocol and can be remotely rotated and controlled through an RS-485 interface. The PVC2300 also has two input and two output ports which can be used to connect the camera to an alarm panel, siren, Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensors, smoke detectors, lighting switch (on/off ), door sensors, etc.

The PVC2300 uses a high-quality progressive scan CCD Sensor delivering good quality video. The CCD sensor also has low-light sensitivity so video can be captured even in very low light environments or during “near dark” times of day. Additionally, the camera incorporates an IR Cut Filter which, when used with a separate IR lamp, allows for video capture in total darkness. The PVC2300 Camera supports dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG). Both codecs can be used simultaneously. MPEG-4 gives efficient bandwidth consumption with good quality compression and is optimal for real-time viewing of video. MJPEG gives optimal video quality with lossy compression making it ideal for large volume storage to a NAS device.

The PVC2300’s audio capabilities include 2-way audio, embedded microphone, external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression. With extensive feature support like IP Multicast, RTSP, RTP, and 3GPP, video can be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications like 3G phones, and Quicktime clients on PCs or WiFi phones. Support for multiple network protocols like 802.1p priority, 802.1q VLANs, and Dynamic DNS, make the solution ideal for multiple IP surveillance applications. The 2300-series cameras can also be managed securely using HTTPS.

Linksys Business Series Surveillance Cameras are also Linksys One Ready. That means they include the necessary firmware to be integrated into a Linksys One data or data/voice network.

Features:

• Standard box-type camera allows for flexible installation
• Mounts in a standard outdoor or indoor enclosure
• Provides controls for mounting on a Pelco pan/tilt base and control movement remotely
• Removable CS-mount lens - camera can be customized for multiple applications, zoom lens, wide-angled, vari?focal, auto-Iris lenses, etc
• 1/4’’ Progressive scan CCD sensor delivers good quality video
• Low light sensitivity with high-quality lens, sensor, and a programmable IR-cut filter functionality
• Audio input/output for external microphone and/or speaker
• IO ports facilitates alarm triggers, turn on/off of lights, etc
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows for flexible installation
• Dual CODEC (MPEG-4 and MJPEG) supported simultaneously
• IP Multicast support
• RTSP video/audio streaming to unicast and multicast clients
• 4x Digital Zoom – can also use optical zoom with appropriate interchangeable lens
• 3GPP allows viewing of video on a mobile device
• Motion detection with eventnotifications to an email account or alarm log in the monitoring software
• JPEG snapshots at multiple resolutions that can be sent to an FTP server
• Overlay watermarks/ graphics and text
• Up to 10 unicast users and unlimited multicast users
• Built-in web server for remote access over IP
• Secure control over HTTPS
• Included software for monitoring and recording up to 16 cameras simultaneously

Standards: IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.1p (QoS Priority), IEEE802.1q (VLAN)
Protocols Supported: TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS, UPnP, RTP, RTSP and DDNS
Ports: Ethernet w/POE, Microphone IN, Speaker OUT, Power (12V, 1A), GPIO, 4-pin IRIS port
Buttons: Reset
Cabling Type: UTP CAT 5
LEDs: Power, Network
Camera Type: Box
IO ports: RS-485 x 1 (2 Pins) - Supports Pelco “D” Protocol Commands, Input Control x 2 (2 Pins), Output Control x 2 (2 Pins)

Lens
Sensor: 1/4” Progressive CCD Sensor
Illumination: 0.4LUX@F1.7
Lens type: CS-Mount lens, Fixed Focus; Adapter also Included for Lenses that Require more Distance Between Sensor and Lens
Focal Length: 500mm~Infinity (for Included Lens)
Field of View: 60 (for Included Lens)
Video Resolution: 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 160x120 (QQVGA)
Frame Rate: 1 to 30 FPS (Selectable)
Iris: Provides Iris Control for CS-Mount Auto-Iris Lens when Attached

Setup/Configuration
WebUI: Built-In Web UI for Easy Browser-Based Configuration (HTTP)

Management
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x, or Above; Netscape, Firefox
Event Logging: Event Logging (SYSLOG)
Web F/W upgrade: Firmware Upgradable Through Web-Browser

Video Compression
Dual Codec: MPEG-4 Simple Profile, MJPEG, Simultaneous Dual-Stream
Snapshot: JPEG
Modulation: NTSC and PAL
Image Settings: Brightness and Contrast
Zoom: 4x Digital Zoom
Night Vision: IR Cut filter for Low Light
Video Controls: Auto-White-Balance(AWB), Auto-Exposure(AES)
Image Contol: Select video by Quality, Bandwidth, and Frame Rate
Format: 3GPP for use with 3G Phones

Alerts
Motion Detection: 4 Detection Areas with Individual Sensitivity
Email Alert: 3 E-mail Addresses
FTP uploading: FTP Server Address and Login Settings
Instant Messaging: Jabber Client Support
Scheduled: Schedule by Day or Time
Triggers: Inputs 1, Input 2, Motion Detection
Actions: Outputs 1, Output 2, Messaging, E-mail, FTP

Audio
Summary: 2-Way Audio
Built-in Microphone: 6mm, -40db + 3db
Microphone input: 3.5 mm Phone jack
Speaker output: 3.5 mm Phone jack
Compression: G.726 - 16K, G.711 A-law and ?-law
Sampling Rate: 8 KHz
Default Bit Rate: 16Kbps

Management Utility
Monitoring/Recording Software: Monitoring and Recording for up to 16 Cameras, Advanced Search Histogram or by Time and Date Recording Set Up to Record by Motion Trigger, Manual or Schedule Recording and Playback

Security
User List: User Rights List to View Video and/or to Camera Control Functions
Username/password: Logon Authentication 20 Character Username and 8 Character Password
Kensington lock: Physical Security Option

Network
RTP/RTSP: Real-Time Protocol, Real-Time Streaming Protocol Allow for Viewing From any Client Supporting these Protocols, like 3G Phones or Quicktime Client
NTP Network Time Protocol Keeps Time of Camera in Sync with Your Network
SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Client Allows Video Clips to be E-Mailed
FTP Client: FTP Client Facilitates Scheduling Transfer of Images to an FTP server
DDNS: Dynamic DNS Facilitates Reaching the Camera by a Name Irrespective of Camera’s IP Address. Supports DynDNS  TZO, and 3322 Dynamic DNS Services
UPnP: Allows Autodiscovery of the Camera by Other UPnP Devices
IP Filtering: Allow or Disallow Access by IP Address

Power
Power Options: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) - 48V/0.3A External Power Adapter: 12V/1A, 110~120V AC/60Hz, Switching
Power Consumption: 10W

Environmental
Dimensions: 4.72" x 2.99" x 1.81" (120 x 76 x 46 mm)
Unit Weight: 1.15 lb (0.52 kg)
Power: External Power Adapter 12 VDC 1A 110~120VAC/60Hz Switching or PoE 48V/0.3A
Certification FCC part 15C Class B, CE, UL, EMC/EMI Part 15B Class B for US
Operating Temp.: 32 to 122F (0 to 50C)
Storage Temp.: -4 to 158F (-20 to 70C)
Operating Humidity: 10% - 80%
Storage Humidity: 0% - 19%

Package Contents

• PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera with Audio and PoE
• Stand Kit
• Power Supply (12V 1A)
• 6’ Ethernet Cable
• CS-Mount Lens Adapter Ring for Wider Focal Length Lens
• Allen Wrench
• Quick Installation Guide
• Setup CD

Minimum Requirements

• Wired Ethernet Network
• Network Adapter With Ethernet Network Cable and TCP/IP Protocol Installed Per PC
• Switch/Router To Support Multiple Connection Points
• Internet Explorer 5.x or above with ActiveX Support for Viewing
• Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME or 98SE
• 2GHz Pentium4, or AMD Athlon Class CPU with 512 MB RAM
• 128MB AGP Video Adapter