The groundbreaking VC8201 system exemplifies an innovative approach to surveillance front-end solutions that separates the video processing core and camera units. The physically independent core unit handles video processing tasks such as storage, compression, and interfacing with the network, and can connect to either one or, more interestingly, two independent camera units.

This split core/camera approach provides a number of advantages over conventional designs, including the ability to support multiple camera types in a single installation, more discreet camera appearance, simpler installation, greater implementation flexibility, easy camera replacement or upgrades, and lower total cost of ownership. Together, these advantages enable a superior solution for established and emerging security applications.

Flexible Configuration:
The VC8201 supports up to two cameras, which can be of the same or different types, providing unprecedented flexibility. Two cameras can be used to monitor physically partitioned spaces such as adjoining rooms, a single large space, or to provide different types of views simultaneously, among other possible usage scenarios.
 

Simplified Installation:
The support for two cameras with a single network-connected video core that would require two separate network- connected devices in a more conventional design reduces installation time and costs. In addition, the CU8131 and CU8171 cameras currently available for use with the VC8201 system offer a special self-locking mechanism that secures them into place without the need for screws.
 

Less Cabling:
Each camera unit is connected to the core unit via a single cable that supplies power, and transmits both video data and audio from built-in microphones on the CU8131 and CU8171.
 

Greater Coverage:
Each of the two camera units that can be connected to the core unit can be positioned up to 8 meters away. The 8-meter cable length allows a larger area to be monitored with a single installation, in addition to the greater coverage that two camera units can of course provide.
 

More Compact Cameras:
By separating out processing tasks to the core unit, the camera units themselves can adopt a more compact, lighter design. This feature makes them ideal for locations such as structurally weak ceilings or in vehicles, where bulkier cameras present installation challenges.
 

More Discreet Appearance:
The smaller camera form factor enabled by the split core/camera design also allows a less obtrusive appearance where there are aesthetic concerns or to reduce the risk of opportunistic tampering or vandalism.

Easier Maintenance and Upgrades:
The modular design of the VC8201 makes removing individual camera units for maintenance or replacement extremely easy. Moreover, upgrades can also be easily accomplished, since they need only involve swapping out of a camera unit and not replacement of the entire system.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership:
The VC8201's support for the functionality of two cameras in a single system makes it more cost-effective. The VC8201's use of a single IP address and Ethernet port can also mean lower license fees for some third-party video management software. Together with reduced costs in areas such as cabling, installation, and maintenance, these features mean the VC8201 can offer a lower total cost of ownership.

Features:

• Supports Up to 2 Camera Units
• 2 Camera Options: 1MP WDR or 5MP Fisheye Camera
• Recessed Mount Camera Units
• Built-in Microphone on Camera Units
• Maximum 8 Meters Cable Connection
• Real-time H.264 and MJPEG Compression
• Built-in IEEE 802.3af Compliant PoE
• 3D Noise Reduction