More security integrators are looking for ways to create brand-new high-tech systems designed around IP-technology using the existing analogue coaxial infrastructure or newer transmission networks. Why is this? According to OT Systems it is because the benefits of IP-technology far exceed those of traditional coaxial CCTV systems can offer. IP surveillance provides not only superior image quality and remote accessibility but also the latest video analytic capabilities and more.

The Ether-Xtra Ethernet-over-coax product line consists of a single-channel EoC extender per IP camera to multiple-channel receivers (from 4 to 16 inputs) either in stand-alone or rack-mount installation, offering space saving benefits. Installers can choose AC/DC inputs for either a centralised- or distributed-power-system design. Moreover, some receivers have switching capabilities to save Ethernet ports on core switches.

Ether-Xtra's maximum coaxial cable distance is up to 1Km (on RG-59/U) which well exceeds the 300m limit found with many older analogue CCTV systems. In addition, the Ether-Xtra series supports Power-over-Coax (PoC), allowing the IP camera to receive Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) from the Ether-Xtra products. No additional power point is required on the camera side, resulting in a simpler system installation.

With all these unique features, Ether-Xtra meets a variety of customers' IP requirements by utillsing the current coaxial infrastructure. It provides an ideal solution for IP surveillance system upgrades.