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Express-6 Video Server (Star Dot) |
1. EXPRESS-6 VIDEO SERVER The Express 6™ Video Server is a small standalone server that streams video from up to six video cameras that plug into the back of it. The Express 6 includes multiple network connections (1 x Ethernet and 2 x serial) and an MPEG/JPEG processor for streaming realtime video. Because the Express 6™ Video Server is a standalone solution, no PC is required in order for it to operate. This means lower cost and much higher reliability. Live video streams can be viewed from anywhere with only a web browser. Any configuration changes are also done through a web browser so there's no software to learn and no browser plug-ins required. This video server publish 5 video cameras in LNSO to view: - Sunspot
- Chromosphere
- e-finder
- Inside dome, and
- Outside dome
| General Specification | Feature | Benefit | Standalone Operation | Does not require a dedicated PC in order to operate -- The Express 6 video server is a true standalone device that plugs directly into a network or modem. | Six Video Inputs | One Express 6 can stream video and images from up to six video cameras. This is 50% more than most competitors. | Cost Effective | The Express 6 "per video port" cost is less than $140. Competing video servers come with only four ports and cost $250-$400 per port. The Express 6 has higher image quality than competing video servers at around half the cost. | IP-Addressable | Video streams and configuration menus can be viewed from anywhere by simply entering the IP address in a web browser. | Password-Protected | Configuration menus and video streams are username/password protected to prevent unauthorized access. | Browser-Based | No special software or downloads are needed to access the Express 6. Any java-enabled web browser can be used, including browsers on Windows, MacOS and UNIX/Linux. | Triggered Smart Capture | A sequence of images can be uploaded or e-mailed based on a triggered event (alarm system, motion detector, door sensor, etc.), including both pre- and post-alarm images. | Built-In FTP Client | The Express 6 can be programmed to upload images to your web server based on the schedule you set. Each video input's upload schedule is independent. | Power Injected Cable | Optional power/video cables are available. This is the key to easy installation -- one cable carries both power and video which means a wall outlet is not needed near the cameras and only one cable needs to run to each camera. | Date/Time | Auto network time synchronization or manual time set. Time/Date and custom text is printed on live image, flexible font color and positioning. | Complete Solution | Express 6 "Security Camera System in a Box" bundles are available, included are the video server, cameras, mounts, cables, power supplies and easy-to-follow instructions. | Warranty | Limited 1-Year Warranty, Parts & Labor |
| Technical Specification | Spec | Detail | Image Compression | Industry Standard JPEG & MPEG-1 | Frame Rate | JPEG up to 10 FPS (single camera input), JPEG up to 1 FPS (all six camera inputs), MPEG-1 30 FPS (single camera input only, LAN Only) | Resolution | NTSC: 702x480, 352x240, 176x120
PAL: 704x576, 352x288, 172x144 | Video Inputs | 6 x BNC composite video signals w/75ohm termination (selectable), NTSC, PAL or SECAM, RCA type adapters available, four of six inputs can be combined to allow 2 x S-VIDEO sources | Video Decoder | Adaptive 2/4-line comb filter for two dimensional chrominance/luminance separation resulting in increased luminance and chrominance bandwidth for all PAL and NTSC standards as well as reduced cross color and cross luminance artifacts | Pre/Post Alarm Buffer | Up to 1.8MB available for pre- and post-alarm buffer image storage (or 180 10KB images) | Network Connection | 1 x 10-baseT Ethernet | CPU | Motorola Coldfire 5407, 162MHz | InternalOperating System | uClinux | Network Protocols Supported | TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, DHCP, ARP, PING , TELNET, DAYTIME, NTP, SMB, NFS | Serial Connection | 2 x RS-232 Ports, DB9, up to 115.2Kb/sec | I/O Connectors | 4 x Digital Alarm Inputs or
4 x 5V Swing Output Pins
1 x Fully Isolated Relay, 2A@5V or 0.5A@28VDC
Output is 5VDC@50mA | Memory | 16MB DRAM, 2MB Flash Memory | Security | Separate password-protected user accounts for administering the server and viewing the images, additional user accounts can be added | Operating Temperature | -4°F to +120°F (-20°C - +49°C) | Dimensions | 9.1" wide (231 mm) x 1.8" high (46 mm) x 6.65" deep (168.5 mm) | EMI Approval | FCC Class A, CE (EN55024/1998, EN55022/1998) | Power Requirements | 8VDC - 15VDC (500mA@12V) |
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