Video encoder solution for efficient and compact installation


Features

– Compact, single channel video server
– Powered over Ethernet with power out for the camera
– High quality, de-interlaced video
– Audio support
– Powerful event management


The perfect solution for integrating analog cameras

The AXIS 247S Video Server is a high-performance, single channel video encoder for integrating an analog camera into an IP-based video surveillance system.

The compact AXIS 247S is ideal for distributed installation close to the analog camera, where space constraints call for an optimized solution, e.g. for video surveillance with small and discreet cameras in retail stores. Axis video servers provide the opportunity to take advantage of all the benefits that digital technology offers, perfect for installations where analog fixed cameras are to be used in an IP-based video surveillance system, e.g. in bank offices, airports, governmental or industrial buildings.


Easy installation

The compact AXIS 247S is quickly and easily mounted on a wall or ceiling. It is powered over Ethernet, and can also feed the camera with power, eliminating the need for power outlets. Power classification 2 or 3 is selectable, enabling optimization of the PoE-enabled network – either providing just enough power for a miniature camera, or for supplying a standard analog camera.


Powerful video and event management

AXIS 247S allows for powerful event management with multi-window motion detection, audio detection and I/O (input/output) for connecting devices such as sensors and external relays to activate lights or open/close doors. Pre/post-image alarm buffering secures images just before and after an alarm. AXIS 247S is supported by AXIS Camera Station video management software, which offers remote video monitoring, recording and playback.


More Features

– Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams in resolutions up to 704x576
– De-interlace filter which improves image quality in the highest resolution (4CIF)
– Network security using multiple user access levels, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X authentication
– Support for Quality of Service (QoS) which helps secure the necessary bandwidth for streaming video and control commands over a network
– Supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in addition to IP version 4 (IPv4)
– Powerful Application Programming Interface (API) for software integration, including AXIS VAPIX and AXIS Media Control SDK. Flash memory for upload of embedded applications


Specifications

Video compression
– Motion JPEG
– MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) with motion estimation
– Profiles: Advanced Simple Profile and Simple Profile

Resolutions
– 4CIF, VGA, 2CIF, CIF, QVGA, QCIF
– Max 704x480 (NTSC) 704x576 (PAL)
– Min 160x120 (NTSC) 176x144 (PAL)

Frame rate (NTSC/PAL)
– Motion JPEG: Up to 30/25 fps at 4CIF
– MPEG-4: Up to 30/25 fps at VGA, 27/23 fps at 4CIF

Video streaming
– Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4
– Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
– Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)

Image settings
– Compression levels: 11 (Motion JPEG) /23 (MPEG-4)
– Aspect ratio correction
– Color: color, black & white
– Overlay capabilities: time, date, text or image or privacy mask
– De-interlace filter

Audio
– One-way audio
– AAC LC 8-32 kbit/s
– G.711 PCM 64kbit/s
– G.726 ADPCM 32 or 24 kbit/s
– Simplex or audio off

Security
– Multiple user access levels with password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X authentication

Alarm and event management
– Events triggered by video motion detection, external input, audio detection, video loss, or according to a schedule
– Image upload over FTP, email, HTTP
– Notification over TCP, email, HTTP, external outputs
– Pre- and post alarm buffer of 9 MB (approx. 4 min of CIF resolution video at 4 frames per second)

Connectors
– Analog composite video BNC input, NTSC/PAL autosensing
– Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, RJ-45 I/O
– Terminal block: 1 alarm input, 1 alarm output
– Power terminal block: Power feed to the camera or alternative power supply for the video server 3.5 mm jack for Mic in (max 80 mVpp) or Line in (max 6.4 Vpp, mono) 6 pin Mini-DIN alternative connection for: video in, audio in, power out

Casing
– Metal casing
– Standalone or with brackets for wall mount

Processors, memory and clock
– CPU, video processing and compression: ARTPEC-A
– RAM: 32 MB
– Flash: 8 MB
– Battery backed up real-time clock

Installation, management and maintenance
– AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration
– Configuration of backup and restore

Video access from web browser
– Camera live view for up to 20 clients
– Video recording to file (ASF)
– Sequence tour for up to 20 external Axis video sources
– Customizable HTML pages

Minimum web browsing requirements
– Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD128 MB RAM, AGP graphics card 32 MB RAM, Direct Draw
– Windows XP, 2000, DirectX 9.0 or later Internet Explorer 6.x or later