The ICA-4500V network camera supports H.264, MPEG-4, and M-JPEG compression formats and, according to Planet, delivers excellent picture quality in 5 megapixel resolution at 15 frames per second (fps) and full HD resolution at 30 fps.

It incorporates the megapixel varifocal lens, which has the option of selecting a high millimetre setting for narrow fields of view or a low millimetre setting for wider fields of view enalbing the ICA-4500V to provide quality images under many different lighting conditions.

When people pass by, or for example, in an emergency situation, the built-in PIR (passive infrared) motion detection sensor in the ICA-4500V will “detect” and start recording automatically. It is able to detect movement at a distance of up to 6 metres away. When motion is detected in the specified areas, the additional function of alarm notification can be selected to send an e-mail alert or send captured images via FTP upload to a designated storage server.

To enhance surveillance flexibility and event management capabilities, the ICA-4500V supports a number of advanced features including auto-iris to avoid over exposure, AV out to perform a two-way audio function, RS485 to connect to an optional pan/tilt enclosure which effectively supports pan/tilt functionality, and inputs/outputs to connect with external devices such as door sensors and relays to activate light or close doors.

The ICA-4500V incorporates IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard and can be powered via the network cable from PoE power source equipment, such as, a PoE switch and PoE injector. It thus eliminates the need for extra power cables and reduces installation costs whilst at the same time increasing the deployment flexibility. In addition, the ICA-4500V provides advanced features such as Gigabit Ethernet transmission, giving users the utmost in bandwidth flexibility and storage efficiency.

The ICA-4500V is ONVIF compliant and therefore interoperable with other manufacturer’s products. It also includes a 64-channel central management software for ease of maintenance and remote monitoring. All these features make it an ideal choice for reliable and high performance surveillance and it is also suitable for remote and discreet monitoring of indoor areas such as stores, banks, hotels, office lobbies, and warehouses.