Panasonic BB-HCM531 outdoor-ready, controllable pan/tilt IP camera with 2-way audio and Power over Ethernet support [BB-HCM531]

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Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Overview

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The Panasonic BB-HCM531 network camera is an outdoor-ready compact IP camera with remote pan/tilt operation, Power over Ethernet connectivity and internal SD memory card recording.

With its splash-resistant body and built-in support for Power over Ethernet connectivity the Panasonic BB-HCM531A is suitable for a wide range of applications both indoors and outdoor. Delivering images at a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels (VGA) at 30 frames per second the camera can display color images at light levels as low as 0.2 lux (using Color Night View Mode). 2-way audio communication allows you to listen-in on sounds in the camera’s location as well as issue orders or instructions to people near the camera (optional external microphone and speakers not included). Powerful alarm management features allow you to transfer images from the camera to an email account when an alarm is triggered by an event such as motion detection or simply on a timed schedule. With an internal SD memory card slot the Panasonic BB-HCM531 can also record images internally without the need for a data connection. Easy to install, configure and manage, the Panasonic BB-HCM531 IP camera comes with a free dynamic DNS service and 1-channel recording software license. Like all IP cameras offered on www.networkwebcams.com, the Panasonic BB-HCM531 has a built-in web server and can be viewed over a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or via the Internet as a streaming IP webcam.

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Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Key Benefits

Compact design and outdoor-ready the Panasonic BB-HCM531 can be installed discreetly in a large number of locations both indoors and outdoors.
Power over Ethernet connectivity allows the power to be supplied to the camera in the same Ethernet cable as the data allowing for a easy, cost effective installation.
2-way audio support opens a channel of communication to a remote location
Analog video output allows public viewing on an analog monitor or television

Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Typical Applications

The Panasonic BB-HCM531 is ideal for home or small-business security installations in indoor or outdoor areas such as offices, shops, hotels, and factories or other public/small-business building and facilities.

Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Technical Overview

Indoor/Outdoor:	Indoor/Outdoor, IPX4 Splash Resistant
Type:	Controllable Pan-Tilt (PT)
Zoom:	10x Digital
Lens:	F2.8, Fixed (focal range: 0.5 m to infinity), Horizontal: 54° (total 174°), vertical: 40° (total 105°)
Wireless:	No
Resolution:	Max. 640x480 pixels (VGA)
Frame-rate:	Max. 30 frames per second
Audio:	2-way audio, built-in microphone
Light level required:	0.2 lux (in Color Night View Mode)
Multi-camera viewing:	Built-in monitoring for up to 16 individual cameras on one screen
Recording:	Supplied with free 1-channel license, Network Camera Recording
Alarm detection:	Video motion detection, alarm or by timed schedule
Alarm notification:	Upload motion JPEG images over email, HTTP or FTP
Power over Ethernet:	Yes, IEEE802.3af PoE compatible
Mobile viewing:	Dedicated live view page for mobile users

Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Accessories Included with this Item

User manual and setup CD
Wall/Ceiling/Desktop mountable stand

Panasonic BB-HCM531 - Technical Specification

Camera
Indoor/Outdoor:	Indoor/Outdoor, IPX4 Splash Resistant
Type:	Controllable Pan-Tilt (PT)
Wireless:	No
Power over Ethernet:	Yes, IEEE802.3af PoE compatible
Pan range:	-60° to +60°
Tilt range:	-45° to +20°
Pan speed:	80°/sec
Tilt speed:	80°/sec
Auto flip/E-flip:	No
Presets:	20
Guard patrol:	No
Auto-tracking:	No
Image
Resolution:	640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (default), 160x120
Frame-rate:	Up to 30 frames/sec (640x480 or lower)
Exposure control:	Auto
White balance:	Auto, Fixed Indoor, Fixed Florescent(White), Fixed Florescent (Daylight), Fixed Outdoor, Hold
Gain control:	No
Video overlay:	Date/Time, Text, Status
Backlight compensation:	Yes
Day/Night:	No
Light level required:	0.2 lux (Color Night View Mode enabled) 2 lux (Color Night View Mode disabled)
Lens/Sensor
Lens:	F2.8, Fixed (focal range: 0.5 m to infinity), Horizontal: 54° (total 174°), vertical: 40° (total 105°)
Zoom:	10x Digital
Sensor:	1/4” CCD Sensor, approx. 320,000 pixels
Iris:	Fixed
Electronic shutter:	Not stated by manufacturer
Image stabilizer:	No
Video
Video mode:	Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
Video compression:	Configurable, 3 levels
Bit rates:	Configurable per resolution
Multicasting:	No
Analog video out:	Yes
Video signal:	NTSC
Audio
Audio:	2-way audio support with built-in microphone. Optional input for external microphone, input for external speakers. (External microphone/speakers not included)
Full/Half-duplex:	Half duplex
Audio compression:	ADPCM 32kbps
Events/Monitoring/Recording
Multi-camera viewing:	Built-in monitoring for up to 16 individual cameras on one screen
Privacy masking:	No
Recording:	Supplied with free 1-channel license,
Memory card support:	SD Memory card slot, full size, operation guaranteed for capacities: 2GB, 1GB, 512MB, 256MB, 128MB and 64MB
Alarm detection:	Video motion detection, alarm or by timed schedule
Alarm notification:	Upload motion JPEG images over email, HTTP or FTP
Alarm inputs:	2
Alarm outputs:	1
Pre-/Post-buffer:	350 frames (320x240, standard image quality)
Security
Camera security:	Full user authentication by user ID and password, guest accounts
Wireless security:	N/A
System
Web browser support:	Support for all common browsers on Windows, MAC and Linux format. Enhanced functionality for ActiveX
No. Simultaneous users:	30
Protocols supported:	IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnP, SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP
Bandwidth control:	Configurable from 0.1Mbps to unlimited
Dynamic DNS:	Free Dynamic DNS service available, Viewnetcam.com
Quality of Service (QoS):	No
System integration support:	Full API available for application development
System requirements:	Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP, Vista. IE6.0+
Temperature warning:	No
Platform Compatibility
Windows compatibility:	Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP, Vista
Mac compatibility:	Can be viewed on Apple Macintosh systems. Installation and recording software compatible with Windows based PCs only
Linux compatibility:	Can be viewed on Linux systems. Installation and recording software compatible with Windows based PCs only
Mobile viewing support:	Dedicated live view page for roaming users
Physical Characteristics
Connections/Interface:	Ethernet (10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX), Audio out: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (output is mono), Audio in: 3.5 mm mini jack
Power:	Input 120 V AC, output 12 V DC (power supply not included)
Power consumption:	6.5 W using PoE (not supplied) 7 W using AC adaptor (not supplied)
Operating temperatures:	0-40°C (32-104°F)
Processors/Memory:	Not stated by manufacturer
Tamper resistant:	No
Vandal resistant:	No
Included accessories:	User manual and setup CD, Wall/Ceiling/Desktop mountable stand
Mounting methods:	Wall, ceiling, desktop or tri-pod mount
Dimensions:	(HxWxD) 100 x 100 x 74mm
Weight:	0.33 kg (0.73 lb)
Color:	Silver
Warranty:	1 Year
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Panasonic BB-HCM531A - Support Documentation

Product Specification: Panasonic BB-HCM531: Product Specification (440KB)
Installation Guide: Panasonic BB-HCM531: Installation Guide (880KB)
User Manual: Panasonic BB-HCM531A: User's Manual (2.83MB)
SOFTWARE: Download free trial of Panasonic Network Camera Recorder software - 1 channel license (16.9MB)
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