Axis Communications AXIS 212-V Vandal Resistant PTZ Network Camera

Upgrade Feature from AXIS 212

Vandal Resistant

With its rugged chassis and polycarbonate dome construction, this camera can be safely installed in areas at risk for vandalism. The fact that the camera doesn't use any moving parts further contributes to its tamper resistance qualities.

Shared Features

PTZ Operation with No Moving Parts

The AXIS 212-V employs an ingenious method for performing PTZ operations without any actual moving parts, sort of a virtual PTZ. Instead of using a motorized PTZ head susceptible to inevitable wear and tear over time, all camera movements are completely digital. Because there are no moving parts involved, pan and tilt operation is not limited by the camera's physical pan and tilt speed limits. Simply by dragging the mouse, an operator can quickly follow a person or object moving across the screen regardless of their speed.

Instant Zoom

As with pan and tilt operation, zoom function is purely digital. Because the lens doesn't actually move, there's no need to wait for the lens to work its way through its optical stages. When an operator spots something of interest, he simply clicks the mouse and the person or object is instantly magnified many times. Clicking the mouse again instantly reverts the image to its original position.

3 Megapixel Imager & Wide Angle Lens

The key to this camera's amazing PTZ capabilities is its 3 megapixel CMOS imager and Fujinon wide angle lens. Together, these provide a user with a 140° view of an area up to 500 feet (150m) in length in super high resolution on a single monitor. By starting out with such high quality, this camera is capable of maintaining outstanding clarity and color depth even under high speed pan and tilt and extreme digital magnification.

Discreet & Quiet Operation

Another advantage of digital PTZ operation is the ability to discreetly follow a person moving through an area without the noise from the PTZ motor or the camera's pointing direction alerting the person to the fact that they're being watched.

Advanced Network Security & Management

Utilizing an elaborate password and encryption system, this camera does a superb job in keeping out hackers and other illicit network infiltrators. At the same time it makes it extremely easy for authorized users to access images and functions from a remote network location. Furthermore, with support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Internet protocols, this camera can easily be assigned an IP address from a large pool of available numbers without the need for translation.

Simultaneous MJPEG & MPEG-4 Video Transmission

Video is captured simultaneously in both the MJPEG and MPEG-4 image compression formats. This allows a user, for example, to choose the higher resolution MJPEG format for live image viewing and at the same time record video to a hard drive over the network using the faster and more versatile MPEG-4 format.

Built-In Microphone for 2-Way Voice Communication

By using an optional speaker together with this camera's built-in microphone, a PC user can hear and speak with a person at the camera location over the network. This is a very useful feature in communication oriented CCTV applications including retail stores, factories and transportation facilities.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

In addition to operating on standard DC voltage, this camera, when used in conjunction with an optional PoE feeder, can be powered solely by its Ethernet cable. PoE makes it possible to install the camera in areas with no direct access to an AC outlet such as certain hallway and ceiling installations or when the camera is placed inside an outdoor housing. When used together with a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), PoE also has the ability to keep the camera running during a power outage.

Includes Right/Left Angle Adapters

Included with the camera are adapters that go on either side of the camera, slightly lifting the camera on that side. This will allow the camera to point at an angle when mounted on a wall.