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Glossary of AutoDome Terms
Address E
ach AutoDome has a numerical address
in the control system in which it is located. This allows
the appropriate dome to be operated. The address may
b
e set manually on the unit via dip switches or remotely
(see Fast Address).
AutoDome Fully integrated, high speed, pan/tilt
camera built into a protective dome housing allowing
full 360˚ coverage of the scene.
AutoTrack A patented technology that integrates
motion detection into the camera allowing tracking of
object and zooming in to optimize size and
perspective.
Auto Focus The lens continuously adjusts to the
correct focus automatically for the sharpest picture.
AutoIris The lens iris opening is automatically
adjusted to allow the correct illumination of the
camera sensor.
AutoPan The camera pans continuously between
right and left limit settings.
AutoPivot As the camera tilts through the vertical
position, the camera is rotated to maintain the correct
orientation of the image.
AutoPlayback This function records the sequence
of movements of the AutoDome (P/T/Z) for later
playback allowing a set pattern to be repeated
automatically. This function is often called Guard Tour.
AutoScaling As the camera zooms in to increase
the size of objects on the monitor screen, the pan and
tilt speeds are reduced so that the relative speed on the
screen remains constant for similar joystick control
positions.
BasicDome Bosch solution for an economical
dome package that incorporates a vast amount of the
AutoDome features into a modular, discrete package.
Bilinx A communications format that allows remote
control, configuration and updates to be performed
over the video cable (Coax or Passive UTP)
Bi-Phase Pan/Tilt/Zoom protocol for Bosch products.
Day/Night An AutoDome that has normal color
operation in situations where there is sufficient
illumination (day conditions), but where the sensitivity
can be increased when there is little light available
(night conditions). This is achieved by removing the
infrared cut filter used for good color rendition and/or
integrating a number of frames to increase the signal
to the noise ration of the camera.
EnviroDome AutoDome with environmental
protection that allows it to be used outdoors in almost
any climate.
F
ast Address
A sy
st
em for setting the address of
the AutoDome remotely from the control system.
Preset Tour A
sequence of preset shots combined
to provide a pre-programmed tour of the area covered
by an AutoDome camera.
Guard Tour Allows recorded tours with a combined
duration of 15 minutes. Recorded tours consist of
control commands and can be played back as needed.
All camera position information is stored for
maximum flexibility (including pan, tilt, zoom, etc.).
IP 66 The IP code (Ingress Protection) indicates
the degree of protection provided by enclosures for
electrical equipment. The first number indicates
protection of internal equipment against the ingress of
solid foreign objects. The second number indicates
protection of internal equipment against harmful
ingress of water. Higher digits refer to higher levels of
protection. See also NEMA rating.
NEMA rating (National Electric Manufacturers
Association) Specification standards in reference to
the operating environment for a variety of electrical
devices.
Pan Camera movement in the horizontal direction.
Pre-Position A pre-selected and stored combination
of pan, tilt and zoom positions that allow a set view to
be recalled.Also known as Preset Shot.
Pressurized Dry Nitrogen Housing A
housing for outdoor applications that protects against
smog, humidity, dirt and dust.
Privacy Masking The ability to mask out a
specific area to prevent it being viewed.
RS232/485 A communication interface for third
party control and firmware upgrades to the AutoDome
products.
Sector Blanking The ability to blank out video
in any of the 16 pan sectors.
Slow Shutter With this option the camera can
reduce the shutter speed to as little as one second, thus
increasing the sensitivity to nearly 0.002 lux in select
models. Comes as a standard feature on all color and
day/night EnviroDomes.
Spot Focus Activates Auto Focus for three seconds
after camera movement.
Tilt Camera movement in the vertical direction.
Zoom Changing the effective focal length to allow
different fields of view to fill the picture area. Zoom
can be optical, where the lens is adjusted, or digital,
where a portion of the view is magnified electronically.
Typical IP Network Video system
Network
Bosch IP Network Video Solution
AutoDomes seamlessly integrate into your IP network
infrastructure using the Bosch IP Network video products.
C
o
nt
r
ol, view and configure your cameras from anywhere in
the world over your network.
AutoDome PTZ Cameras
Single-channel Encoders
Video Decoders
Surveillance
workstation running
VIDOS Video
Management Software
Analog Monitors
D
inion Fixed Cameras
Multi-channel
Encoder
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