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Panasonic BB-HCM581A controllable pan-tilt-zoom IP camera with 21x zoom, Power over Ethernet support and 2-way audio  [BB-HCM581A]

Panasonic BB-HCM581A controllable pan-tilt-zoom IP camera with 21x zoom, Power over Ethernet support and 2-way audio
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Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Overview

The Panasonic BB-HCM581A IP camera is a controllable pan-tilt-zoom network camera with 21x optical zoom, Power over Ethernet connectivity and 2-way audio support.

With Power over Ethernet connectivity the BB-HCM581A can be installed with a single cable as power is supplied using the same standard Ethernet cable as the data carrier. With a full 350° pan range the camera offers coverage of a much larger area than a traditional static camera. The Panasonic BB-HCM581A delivers streaming color video at a maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels and at a frame-rate of up to 30fps. In Color-Night-View-Mode the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to accommodate the falling light levels to ensure useful color images are delivered in as little light as 0.09 lux. Two-way audio communication lets you set up remote communication with people near the camera using a PC equipped with microphone and speaker with external speakers attached to the camera (not supplied). A powerful alarm management system allows flexible alarm events to be set including the transfer of images from the camera by email or FTP based on triggers such as motion detection, external alarm sensor or simply based on a timed schedule. Easy to install, set up and manage the Panasonic BB-HCM581A comes with all the software required to provide the ideal home or small-medium sized business security surveillance solution. Like all IP cameras offered on www.networkwebcams.com, the Panasonic BB-HCM581A 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-HCM581A - Key Benefits

  • 350° pan/tilt and 21x optical zoom mechanism allows a single camera to cover a much larger area than a conventional camera
  • Competitively priced full PTZ camera with free 1-channel recording software included

Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Typical Applications

Ideal for remote monitoring of offices, malls, hotels, factories, schools, colleges and other indoor (public) facilities.

Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Technical Overview

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor – An outdoor version is available: Panasonic BB-HCM580 Outdoor Bundle
Type: Indoor
Zoom: 21x Optical Zoom 2x Digital Zoom (42x combined)
Lens: F1.6 (wide) – F3.6 (tele), Focal point: Auto/manual (40 steps), Horizontal: Tele: 2.6° (optical) / 1.3° (digital), wide: 51° Vertical: Tele: 1.9° (optical) / 0.9° (digital), wide: 38°
Wireless: No
Resolution: Max. 640x480 pixels (VGA)
Frame-rate: Max. 30 frames per second
Audio: 2-way audio support with built-in microphone or optional external microphone and external speakers (not supplied)
Light level required: 0.09 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 Recorder
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 supported
Mobile viewing: Dedicated live view page for roaming users

Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Accessories Included with this Item

  • CDROM containing setup software, user manuals and free 1-channel recording software
  • Audio/Video cord
  • Ceiling mounting kit including mounting cover, safety wire and various screws
  • Installation guide

Panasonic BB-HCM581A - Technical Specification

Camera

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor – An outdoor version is available: Panasonic BB-HCM580 Outdoor Bundle
Type: Controllable Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ)
Wireless: No
Power over Ethernet: Yes, IEEE802.3af PoE supported
Pan range: -175° to +175°
Tilt range: -120° to +0° (on a table) 0° to +90°
Pan speed: 300°/sec
Tilt speed: 200°/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: No
Day/Night: No
Light level required: 0.09 lux (Color Night View Mode enabled) 2 lux (Color Night View Mode disabled)

Lens/Sensor

Lens: F1.6 (wide) – F3.6 (tele), Focal point: Auto/manual (40 steps), Horizontal: Tele: 2.6° (optical) / 1.3° (digital), wide: 51° Vertical: Tele: 1.9° (optical) / 0.9° (digital), wide: 38°
Zoom: 21x Optical Zoom 2x Digital Zoom (42x combined)
Sensor: 1/4” CCD Sensor, approx. 320,000 pixels
Iris: Auto
Electronic shutter: Configurable shutter speed
Image stabilizer: No

Video

Video mode: Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
Video compression: Configurable, 3 levels
Bit rates: Configurable per resolution
Multicasting: Yes
Analog video out: No
Video signal: N/A

Audio

Audio: 2-way audio support, built-in microphone or optional external microphone and external speakers (not supplied)
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, Network Camera Recorder
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 (bandwidth dependent)
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 mobile users

Physical Characteristics

Connections/Interface: Ethernet (10 Base-T/ 100 Base-TX), Terminal block I/O connector: Input: 2, Output: 1, Audio out: 3.5mm stereo mini jack (output is mono), Audio in: 3.5mm External microphone jack
Power: Input 120 V AC, output 12 V DC (not supplied) or 48V IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet (no midspan supplied)
Power consumption: AC Adaptor: 10.5W PoE: 9W
Operating temperatures: 0-40°C (32-104°F)
Processors/Memory: Not stated by manufacturer
Tamper resistant: No
Vandal resistant: No
Included accessories: CDROM containing setup software, user manuals and free 1-channel recording software, a/v cord, Ceiling mounting kit including mounting cover, safety wire and various screws, Quick installation guide
Mounting methods: Ceiling, desktop or tri-pod mount
Dimensions: (HxWxD) 140 x 123 x 123mm
Weight: 0.65kg (1.43lb)
Color: Silver
Warranty: 1 year

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