Panasonic BL-C230 wireless indoor, compact, pan/tilt IP security camera with built-in motion detection, H.264

This product is discontinued, for alternatives please see Panasonic i-PRO IP cameras

Overview of Panasonic BL-C230

The Panasonic BL-C230 is a pan/tilt-capable IP camera designed for use by small businesses and in domestic residences. Its pan/tilt functionality allows it to cover a wider field of view than a conventional fixed camera. Alongside this, H.264 video compression reduces the network bandwidth requirements of the camera by up to 80%, a useful feature for small business and home owners where network resources can be limited.

The BL-C230 also features colour night view, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the image in poor lighting conditions. Built-in motion and audio alarms can trigger recording and notify you via e-mail of activity, and a passive infrared sensor can detect body heat from intruders even in complete darkness, offering a 24-hour detection solution.

An integrated microphone detects audio in the camera's environment and triggers an alarm, if required. External inputs allow you to further customize the camera for a wide variety of applications. As well as this, the BL-C230 has a privacy button, which can be pressed to close the camera lens - useful in domestic situations where surveillance is only required if the premises are empty.

Key features & benefits

• Pan/tilt functionality allows for monitoring of a wider area than a fixed camera
• H.264 video compression significantly reduces the camera's network bandwidth demands
• Colour night view automatically increases the sensitivity of the camera in poor lighting conditions for a clearer image (down to 3 lux)
• Integrated motion and audio alarms and a passive infrared sensor can trigger recording and inform you by e-mail of any untoward activity
• Built-in microphone and speaker allows you to listen in to the camera's surroundings and trigger an audible alarm, if required
• Privacy button shuts the camera lens when pressed, protecting yourself from unwanted exposure
• External inputs enable you to customise the camera to suit a range of applications

Typical applications

The BL-C230 is an ideal solution for small businesses, suitable for applications such as monitoring of entrances. It is also well suited to implementation in domestic environments for home security purposes

Accessories

Included:

• AC adapter
• Setup CD
• Installation guide