global surveillance offers analog to IP camera converters in the event you already have security cameras set up in your barn. You will not need to replace your current camera system. You can acquire all the benefits that digital technology offers without scrapping your investment in an analog system. It essentially turns an analog video system into a network video system and enables you to view live images using a Web browser through global surveillance’s DVR service. The pan-tilt-zoom functions will still be available.

What is a video encoder?

A video encoder (also referred to as video server) digitizes analog video signals and sends digital images directly over an IP network, such as a LAN, intranet or Internet. It essentially turns an analog video system into a network video system and enables users to view live images using a Web browser or a video management software on any local or remote computer on a network.

Remote accessibility

In addition, by utilizing the serial ports of a video server, you can remotely control existing equipment such as pan/tilt/zoom devices or time-lapse tape recorders. A video server can be connected to a wide variety of specialized cameras such as a miniature or microscope camera.

• One-channel video server
• Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams
• Video motion detection and pre/post-alarm buffer
• Support for PTZ and dome cameras

Full-featured, digital benefits for analog surveillance systems

Powerful event management tools

Powerful event management tools include image upload, alarm notification and I/O control. Pan/tilt/zoom control is done over the serial port, enabling PTZ and dome camera handling over the network.

Advanced network security

A comprehensive set of security features, including multiple user access levels, HTTPS encryption,

Support for PTZ and dome cameras

All Axis video encoders connect to analog pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras to allow for easy operation of these PTZ cameras across the IP network. Axis' open policy ensures simple and fast integration with most analog PTZ cameras on the market by including software drivers for more than 25 different analog cameras, including products from American Dynamics, Bosch, Canon, Panasonic, Pelco, Philips, Samsung, Sensormatic and Sony.

The AXIS 241S Video Server has been awarded the 'Recommended' logo in independent testing by Benchmark Magazine, August 2008, United Kingdom.

• Four-channel video server
• Multi-window video motion detection
• Advanced event management
• Support for PTZ and dome cameras

Digital benefits for analog surveillance systems

The AXIS 240Q Video Server provides easy integration with traditional analog systems, ensuring a smooth migration toward an IP solution. The AXIS 240Q digitizes analog video into crisp, real-time Motion JPEG video streams at a maximum frame rate of 6/5 frames per second on each channel independent of resolution. The AXIS 240Q can connect up to four analog cameras and transmit digital video from all four channels simultaneously via an Ethernet connection.

Flexibility and scalability

Combining your analog camera investments with a network video solution gives you a flexible and cost-effective solution with plenty of room for growth. With an open standard interface, the AXIS 240Q supports a large base of existing applications and integrate easily with new ones.

Advanced network security

A comprehensive set of security features, including multiple user access levels, HTTPS encryption, possibility to disable unused network services for example ftp, IEEE802.1X and IP address filtering, ensures secure video handling and configuration.

Support for PTZ and dome cameras

All Axis video encoders connect to analog pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras to allow for easy operation of these PTZ cameras across the IP network. Axis' open policy ensures simple and fast integration with most analog PTZ cameras on the market by including software drivers for more than 25 different analog cameras, including products from American Dynamics, Bosch, Canon, Panasonic, Pelco, Philips, Samsung, Sensormatic and Sony.