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AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server
DVD-quality video over networks

The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server is a cost-effective and independent system for streaming DVD-quality video with synchronized stereo sound across networks. It includes an embedded Web server, and plugs directly to IP networks.

Combining real-time MPEG-2 hardware compression and transmission with full-resolution video, the AXIS 250S is capable of data rates up to 24 Mbit/s and delivers full frame rate video at up to 25/30 (PAL/NTSC) frames per second. Complete with pre-alarm video buffer, it is the ideal highperformance system for any professional security application that requires bandwidth-efficient network video.

  • Live MPEG-2 video/audio over networks

  • Built-in Web server

  • Five different resolutions and seven different quality modes

  • Support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras

Technical Specification - AXIS 250S Video Server

 
General Connections Customer Applications
• DVD-quality video and synchronized audio over LAN using MPEG-2 compression (Unicast and Multicast)
• Remote configuration and status using Web-based tools
• MPEG-2 Decoder for Windows with 3 viewer licenses included

Functions
• Built-in Web server
• NTSC or PAL Configurable
• Pre-alarm video storage
• Text, time/date overlay
• PTZ support for remote camera control
• Event functionality with alarm notification via e-mail, TCP or HTTP
• Remote MPEG file upload via FTP

System Requirements
The following specification applies to the use of browser based viewing.
• Pentium III 1GHz or higher, AMD Athlon, 256MB
• AGP-card with 32MB memory and support for DirectDraw
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• DirectX 9 or higher

Alternatively, use AXIS 292 Network Video Decoder + monitor

Hardware & System
• MPEG-2 compression chip
• ETRAX 100 LX, 32 bit RISC, 100 MIPS CPU
• 16 MB RAM
• 4 MB flash memory

• Network: 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet networks (RJ-45)
• 1 BNC composite video input with 75 Ohm termination/Hi Z
• Y/C (S-VHS) Input
• Line input Max: +2.7 dBu (3.0 Vpp)
• Two Terminal Block connectors providing four digital alarm inputs and a single transistor output
• One 9-pin D-SUB RS-232, max 115 kbit/s
• One RS-485/422 transceiver, max 38.4 kbit/s, half duplex
• External power supply 9 V DC, 9 W AXIS PS-K, included
• Alternative input voltage 7-20 V DC, min 5W

Video & Audio
• MPEG-2. User controlled bandwidth utilization control
• 7 video quality levels: 0.25-8 Mbit/s per client
• Avaliable resolutions (PAL/NTSC):
- D1: 720 x 576 / 720 x 480
- 4CIF: 704 x 576 / 704 x 480
- 2CIF: 704 x 288 / 704 x 240
- CIF: 352 x 288 / 352 x 240
- QCIF: 160 x 144 / 160 x 112
• 16 bits stereo sound

Security
• User level password protection
• IP Address filtering

Firmware Updates
• Flash memory allows firmware updates over the network using FTP over TCP/IP. Firmware upgrades are available from www.axis.com

• Designed for system integration and custom application development by providing:
- AXIS HTTP API
- AXIS Media Control SDK
- Embedded scripting support

Operating Conditions
• Temp: 5 - 50 ºC (41 - 122 ºF)
• Humidity: 20 - 80% RHG

Dimensions and Weight
• Height: (2.7 cm) 1.1”
• Width: (11.2 cm) 4.4”
• Length: (13.3 cm) 5.2”
• Weight: (0.32 kg) 0.70 lbs”

Approvals - EMC
• EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997), Class B - Emission, Europe
• EN 55024:1998 - Immunity, Europe (using line input)
• EN 61000-3-2:2000 - Power, Harmonic current emission
• EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1-Power, Flicker and inrush current
• FCC part 15, Subpart B, class B demonstrated by compliance with EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
• C-Tick AS/NZS 3548 - Australia
• Safety: EN 60950
• Safety: UL, CSA (power supply only)

Available Accessories (not included)
• AXIS MPEG-2 Server 10 user license pack, provides 10 additional MPEG-2 decoding licenses

 

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