Vivotek | VS8401
Vivotek VS8401 4-port network video server with 2-way audio, PTZ controls, motion detection, SD card recording
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This product is discontinued, for alternatives please see Network Video Encoders
Overview of the Vivotek VS8401
Designed to convert analogue CCTV footage to IP video, the Vivotek VS8401 network video encoder is an ideal addition to existing analogue CCTV systems. Able to convert up to 4 analogue video feeds for transmission over IP video, the device can support a number of compression formats, offering flexibility of recording and bandwidth.
The VS8401 also allows control of pan-tilt-zoom cameras, allowing them to be remotely controlled over the network or internet. Two-way audio support allows speakers and microphones to be connected, helping to expand security systems and offer a means of communication between control rooms and those in the cameras field of view.
An on-board SD card slot allows for localised recording and is a useful backup option in case of network failure, while the device also includes tamper and motion detection to add event detection functionality to analogue security cameras. Multiple units can be be mounted together in order to be installed easily into rack cabinets.
Key features & benefits of the Vivotek VS8401
- Convert analogue surveillance footage into IP video
- Motion detection and tamper detection features help add triggering capabilities to analogue cameras
- Captures footage at up to 30 fps at D1 resolution
- Control pan-tilt-zoom cameras through use of the RS-485 interface
- Two-way audio support, allowing microphones and speakers to be connected
- On-board SD/SDHC card slot provides a backup recording option in the event of network failure (card not included)
- Multiple units can be connected and easily installed into rack cabinets
Typical applications for the Vivotek VS8401
The Vivotek VS8401 is useful for converting existing analogue CCTV systems into IP video, ideal for locations which may have older CCTV systems like service stations, historic buildings or shopping centres.
Accessories for the Vivotek VS8401
- I/O connector
- Power adapter
- Quick installation guide
- Software CD
- Warranty card
Key technical features for Vivotek VS8401
Camera | |
| Environment: | indoor |
| Type: | network video encoder |
| Input ports: | 4 |
| PTZ: | support for PTZ camera control using RS-485 interface |
| Audio: | two-way audio support (per channel) |
| Power: | DC 12V / AC 24V |
| Processor/memory: | CPU: Mozart 380 SoC; 32MB Flash; 512MB RAM; embedded OS: Linux 2.6 |
Video | |
| Resolution: | up to 720x576 per channel in all compression formats |
| Compression: | H.264, MJPEG & MPEG-4 |
| Frame-rate: | up to 30 fps in all resolutions and compression formats |
| Streaming: | dual-streaming over UDP, TCP, HTTP or HTTPS; support for activity adaptive streaming |
| Video overlay: | time stamp and text overlay |
| Imaging: | adjustable size, quality and bit rate; flip and mirror; configurable brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness |
Viewing, detection & recording | |
| Privacy masking: | yes |
| Simultaneous users: | 10 |
| Alarm detection: | triple-window video motion detection, tamper detection; 4x D/I and 4x D/O for external sensor and alarm |
| Alarm notifications: | event notification using HTTP, SMTP or FTP, local recording of MP4 file |
| On-device recording: | SD/SDHC memory card slot (card not included) |
| Recording software: | Vivotek 32-channel ST7501 recording software (included) |
Compatible recording products (not included) | |
| Software: | Milestone XProtect |
Connections | |
| Power: | pin terminals for AC/DC connection |
| Network: | 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet connection with IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet |
| Analogue inputs: | 4x analogue composite video BNC inputs |
| Alarm I/O: | terminal pins for 4x configurable input/output ports, RS485/422 terminal block for PTZ control |
| Audio: | 4x terminal blocks for audio input, 3.5mm phone jack audio output |
| Memory card: | SD/SDHC card slot |
Other | |
| Dimensions: | 189mm (L) x 153mm (W) x 49.3 (H) |
| Weight: | 800g |
| Colour: | grey |
| Warranty: | 2 year manufacturer warranty |
| Mounting methods: | rack-mount, wall-mount |
| Operating temperatures: | -10 – 50°C |
| Power consumption: | 24W (max) |
| Dynamic DNS: | yes |
| Protocols supported: | IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP, RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, PPPoE, CoS, QoS, SNMP and 802.1X |
| QoS: | yes |
Security:| multi-level user access with password protection; IP address filtering; HTTPS encrypted data transmission; 802.1X port-based authentication for network protection | |
| ONVIF compliant: | yes |