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NetCam / Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Standalone Operation |
Does not require a dedicated PC in order to operate -- NetCam is a true
standalone device that plugs directly into a network or modem. It combines a high quality
digital camera and small powerful computer in one small package. |
| StarDot Image Quality |
One look at NetCam's sample images and you'll
quickly see why NetCam's image quality stands high above the competition. NetCam's image
sensor is a frame-transfer CCD (not inferior field-transfer or CMOS like competitors use)
and StarDot's firmware post-processing adds color correction, contrast enhancement and
sharpening. |
| IP-Addressable |
Continuous live images and configuration menus can be viewed from anywhere
by simply entering NetCam's IP address in a web browser. |
| Multiple Camera Operation |
Since each NetCam is assigned its own IP address, you can run hundreds of
NetCams on a single network. By adding a low-cost router, you can access dozens of NetCam
behind a single DSL or cable modem IP address. |
| Dynamic DNS Support |
If you have a public DSL or cable modem IP address that is always changing
(dynamic IP address), no problem -- NetCam supports dynamic DNS services such as TZO to map
your dynamic IP address to a static hostname (i.e. yourname.remotecam.com). |
| Password-Protected |
Configuration menus and live images are username/password protected to
prevent unauthorized access. |
| Browser-Based |
No special software or downloads are needed to access NetCam.
Any java-enabled web browser can be used, including browsers on Windows, MacOS and UNIX/Linux.
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| Built-In FTP Client |
NetCam can be programmed to upload images to your web server based on
a schedule you set. In addition to uploading the latest live image, NetCam also has the
ability to periodically archive images on your server or to keep a rotating archive of the
last ten images. |
| Expandable |
Unlike competing network cameras, NetCam boasts not one but two serial
ports, so plugging a weather station into NetCam is easy. Additionally, an industry standard
I2C bus port is accessible from the back of NetCam, so adding a motorized zoom lens is a snap. |
| Power Injected Cable |
A 50' power/network cable is included with NetCam (the dial-up NetCam includes
a 25' power/modem cable). This is the key to easy installation -- one cable carries both power
and data, which means that a wall outlet is not needed near the camera and only one cable needs
to run to each camera. Cable lengths up to 300' are available. |
| Bandwidth-Friendly |
You can run hundreds of NetCams on a single network without worrying about
dragging your network down. Each NetCam averages only 160Kbits/second of bandwidth. |
| Includes StarDot Tools Software |
NetCam can be configured/viewed with only a web browser. However, for first
time users or for users connecting NetCam to an analog phone line, we include the powerful
and simple StarDot Tools software, a Windows application that includes a Setup Wizard for easy
NetCam configuration, a Modules Wizard and various other functionality for configuration and
diagnostics. |
| Date/Time Overlay |
StarDot's internal clock can synchronize itself over the Internet
or you can set the time manually via a web browser. The time and date and custom text is overlaid
on the live image. The font style, color, transparency and position can all be changed. |
| Developer-Friendly |
NetCam is essentially a digital camera and computer in one -- customization
and development are easily accomplished via its embedded Linux operating system, shell scripting
and processing language (awk). |
| Complete Solution |
All you need is a network connection. Out of the box, NetCam can be viewed
or configured on any computer with a web browser. |
| Warranty |
Limited 1-Year Warranty, Parts & Labor |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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| Image Sensor |
NetCam - 640x480 Sharp 1/3" RGB Frame Transfer CCD
(samples)
NetCam MP - 1280x960 Sony 1/2" RGB Frame Transfer CCD
(samples) |
| Sensitivity |
2 LUX (with f1.2 iris) |
| Exposure |
Auto exposure with brightness adjustment and grid exposure selection or
manual exposure (1/50,000 second ~ 1.3 seconds) |
| Imaging Features |
Auto/manual color balance (including skew override), contrast enhancement
(haze subtraction, gamma correction) and sharpening |
| Image Compression |
Industry Standard JPEG (adjustable quality/compression) |
| Frame Rate |
96x80 (4 frames per second)
160x120 (2.5 frames per second)
192x160 (2 frames per second)
320x240 (1 frame per second)
640x480 (1 frame every 3 seconds)
1280x960 (1 frame every 8 seconds) - available only on NetCam MP |
| Typical File Sizes |
320x240 (8~20KB)
640x480 (25~70KB)
1280x960 (50~120KB) - available only on NetCam MP |
| Network Connection |
1 x 10-baseT Ethernet (10/100 compatible) |
| 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 |
| Internal Operating System |
uClinux |
| 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 to +49°C) |
| Dimensions |
3.25" wide (82.5 mm) x 2.20" high (56 mm) x 6.6" deep (167 mm) |
| EMI Approval |
FCC Class A, CE (EN55024/1998, EN55022/1998) |
| Power Requirements |
8VDC - 15VDC (500mA@12V) |
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