Moxa - VPort 251 1-channel MJPEG/MPEG4 video encoder
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Features and Benefits
- Compress analog video/audio signals into MJPEG/MPEG4 video stream
- Video stream up to 30 frames/sec at full D1 (720 x 480) resolution
- 2-way (1 in, 1 out) audio supported
- Transparent PTZ Control for using legacy PTZ control panel or keyboard
- Loop-through power output for powering an analog camera
- Free VPort SDK PLUS provides CGI Commands, ActiveX Control, and an API library for system integrators and third-party software developers
Introduction
The Moxa VPort 251 is a high performance, 1-channel video encoder with compact form factor that is suitable for installation in a variety of locations, including outdoor camera cabinets. To make installation easier, the Moxa VPort 251 supports both panel mounting and DIN-Rail mounting (with DK-35A accessory), and 1 loop-through power output for powering an analog camera. In addition, the VPort 251 provides up to full D1, full frame rate video performance (NTSC: 720 x 480 up to 30 FPS; PAL: 720 x 576 up to 25 FPS) and supports both MJPEG or MPEG4, making it especially well-suited for use with distributed video surveillance systems, and a 2-way audio function is provided for the convenience of real-time communication between system administrators located at the central site, and engineers in the field.
| • Video: | |
| Video Compression | MJPEG, MPEG4 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) |
| Video Inputs | 1, BNC connector (1.0 Vpp, 75 ohms) |
| Video Outputs |
Via Ethernet port (1.0 Vpp, 75 ohms) |
| NTSC/PAL | Auto-sensing or manual |
| Video Viewing | • Adjustable image size and quality • Timestamp and text overlay |
| • Video Resolution and FPS (frames per second) |
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| •aUDIO : |
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| Audio Input | 1 Line-in or Mic-in, 3.5 mm phone jack |
| Audio Output | 1 Line-out, 3.5 mm phone jack |
| • Network: |
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| Protocols | TCP, UDP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, Telnet, NTP, DNS, DHCP, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, ICMP, IGMPv3,QoS, DDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 |
| Ethernet | 1 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiating RJ45 port |
| • Serial: | |
| PTZ Port |
1, RS-232/422/485 terminal block connector, maximum baudrate of 115.2 Kbps |
| Console Port | 1 RS-232 RJ45 port |
| • GPIO: | |
| Digital Inputs | 1, max. 8 mA “High”: +13V to +30V “Low”: -30V to +3V |
| Relay Outputs | 1, max. 24 VDC @ 1 A |
| • LED Indicators: | |
| STAT |
Indicates if the system boots properly or not |
| VIDEO | Video input signal active |
| PTZ |
PTZ control signal active |
| • Physical Characteristics: | |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Dimensions |
88.2 x 106 x 50 mm (3.47 x 4.17 x 1.97 in.) |
| Installation | DIN-Rail mounting (with optional kit), wall mounting |
| Housing | Metal |
| • Power Requirements: | |
| Input Voltage |
12/24 VDC or 24 VAC input |
| Output Power | 2-pin terminal block connector for loop-through from power input |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 6 W |
| • Environmental Limits: | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| • Agency Approvals: |
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| EMI |
FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN55022) class A |
| EMS | EN61000-4-2 (ESD), level 2 EN61000-4-3 (RS), level 3 EN61000-4-4 (EFT), level 3 EN61000-4-5 (Surge), level 3 EN61000-4-6 (CS), level 3 EN61000-4-8 EN61000-4-11 |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Freefall | IEC 60068-2-32 |
| Vibration |
IEC 60068-2-6 |
| MTBF (meantime between failures) | Time: 281,496 hrs Database: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB 25°C |
| • Warranty: | |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
| Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
| • Others | |
| Alarm Features | • Video Motion Detection: Includes sensitivity tuning • Video Loss: Video loss alarm • Scheduling: Daily repeat timing schedule • Imaging: JPEG snapshots for pre/trigger/post alarm images • Email/FTP Messaging: Automatic transfer of stored images via email or FTP with event-triggered actions • Custom Alarms: HTTP event servers for setting customized alarm actions |
| Pan/Tilt/Zoom | • PTZ Camera Control: Via RS-232/422/485 PTZ port • PTZ Control Functions: PAN, TILT, ZOOM, FOCUS, moving speed, preset position (max. 25 positions), and 10 custom commands • PTZ Function Updates: Driver upload supported • Supported Device Protocols: Pelco D, Pelco P, Dynacolor DynaDome, Custom Camera • Transparent PTZ Control: Control PTZ cameras with legacy PTZ control panel or keyboard connected to a PC or VPort decoder |
| Security |
• Password: User level password protection • Filtering: By IP address |
| System Requirements | • CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or above • Memory: 512 MB memory or above • OS: Windows XP/2000 with SP2 or above • Browser: Internet Explorer 6.x or above • Multimedia: DirectX 9.0c or above |
| Software Bundled Free |
• SoftDVR™ Lite: 1 to 4-ch IP surveillance software for viewing and recording • VPort SDK PLUS: Includes CGI commands, ActiveX Control, and API library for customized applications or system integration for third-party developers (the latest version of SDK is vailable for download from Moxa's website). |
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