Panasonic BL-C230 | BL C230 | BLC230 Wireless Network Camera

Panasonic BL-C230 Wireless Network Camera

Panasonic BL-C230
Product Code : BLC230

BL-C230: Features
Specifications

· H.264/MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Moving Image Function

BL-C230 corresponds well to JPEG System, MPEG-4 System (which has a high image compression rate and so is suitable for monitoring any moving image) and H.264 System which is higher in image compression rate than MPEG-4 System. Through BL-C230, you can monitor any moving image properly in accordance with your purposes. Plus, simultaneous use of two different kinds of communication systems (^*1-1) is possible with BL-C230. Its image-updating speed is 30 pcs/sec at max in case of [640 x 480 dots] of H.264. Therefore, you can catch any moving target through very smooth and high-definition image monitoring byBL-C230.

*1-1 Combination of simultaneous use of the two different communication systems is limited to [H.264 & Motion JPEG] or [MPEG-4 & Motion JPEG] only. Combination of [H.264 & MPEG-4] is not available.

*1-2 When you use any mobile phone for monitoring a moving image, the monitoring is available through JPEG only. The Camera's Voice Function is not available in this case.

H.264/MPEG-4 Visual License

When you use more than one(1) PCs to see any moving image by H.264, you are requested to buy User License Accessory (Item No. BB-HCA8) additionally.

When you use more than one(1) PCs to see any moving image by MPEG-4, you are requested to buy User License Accessory (Item No. BB-HCA5) additionally.

· 3x Digital zoom function^*(by area)

It's so reassuring to see your pet's happy face while you are out. A simple mouse operation is all you need to enlarge the image, using the 3x digital zoom, so you get a clear view of your pet's expression.

* This feature is not available when viewing on a cell phone.

· TV Connection

The camera can be connected to a TV (VIERA^*3 only) and the image can be viewed on the TV's monitor. The camera can be operated through the TV's remote control, making it simple even for those not used to computers.

* For US model only

*3 *Compatible Panasonic VIERA TVs The camera is compatible with the following Panasonic VIERA TVs.
G10 series, G15 series, V10 series, Z1 series
VT20 / GT20 / V25 / G20 / D20 / S20 series
VT30 / GT30 / DT30 / D30 / ST30 / S30 series

· External Input Connector

Sensors and switches can be connected to the camera through two external Input ports.

· Sound Detection Sensor

When BL-C230 senses or detects any sound happening around the camera, this camera is designed to take a picture of anything relevant and temporarily save the relevant picture image^*4. Such saved picture image can be checked on the screen for temporarily-saved picture images or saved on your PC. You can also transfer the saved picture image (must be in form of JPEG) to your e-mail address, FTP Server, HTTP Server and so on.

*4 Any picture image in form of H.264 or MPEG-4 cannot be saved temporarily or transferred.

· Privacy mode

With privacy mode you can shut the camera lens and protect yourself from unwanted exposure.
Operation is simple - you only need to push the privacy button.

· SSL Support

This system supports SSL data encrypted communications. By encrypting the network camera's image and other data for network transmission, it prevents electronic eavesdropping for greatly improved security.

* For JPEG only. The audio feature does not work on cell phone.

· Wireless Communication

Install the camera anywhere*5 with no transmission cables to connect, and enjoy high-speed communications at 2.4 GHz, 54 Mbps*6 (IEEE 802.11g) or 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps*6 (IEEE 802.11b).

- Cannot be used in bathrooms or outdoors.
- The indicated speed is the maximum theoretical value of the wireless LAN specification, and does not denote the actual data transfer speed achieved by the cameras.

· Remote Pan and Tilt Control

You can use a PC or cell phone directly to change the direction that the camera is facing while monitoring the image. This lets you monitor a large area with a single camera.

Operating Range

- Pan (Display Range 82� max)
- Tilt (Display Range 42� max)

· Multi-camera Capability

Images from several cameras can be monitored and transceiver-type voice communication can be used simultaneously.

- Moving pictures from up to 9 cameras can be displayed on a single screen. Still images from up to 16 cameras can be displayed.

- This function can be used only with a PC. It cannot be used with a cell phone.

· Cell Phone Monitoring

Still images from the camera can be checked on any cell phone that is capable of Internet access. The pan, tilt, and zoom functions can also be operated by using the cell phone.

* Models that support JPEG only. The audio feature does not work on cell phones.

Server
Image compression	H.264, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG for moving image display
Video resolution	H.264: 640 x 480, 320 x 240
	MPEG-4: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x 144
	JPEG: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x 144
Frame rate	Max. 30 frames/sec. (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 192 x144)
Security	User ID / Password/SSL
Supported protocols	IPv4 / IPv6 Dual-Stack
	IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnPTM, Auto IP, SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP
	IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP
User access limit	2/H.264, 4/MPEG-4, 10/MotionJPEG
Buffered images	Approx. 1160 images (320 x 240)
Buffered images	-Standard image quality -with time display
Image transfer method	SMTP, FTP, HTTP
Image buffer/transfer triggers	Timer, Sensor, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Motion Detection, Sound Detection
Network camera
Viewing Angle	58° horizontal 45° Vertical
Sensor Type	1/4 inch CMOS Progressive Scan, approx. 320,000 pixel
Lens focal point	Fixed (focal range: 0.3 m to Infinity)
Aperture (F No.)	F2.8
Illuminance	5-10,000 lx (3-10,000 lx when in Colour Night View mode)
Terminal
Network interface	Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
External interface	Input (2) Onput (1)
Wireless
Communication Standard	IEEE 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11g exclusive
Data Transfer Mode	IEEE 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spectrum Spread (DS-SS)
Data Transfer Mode	IEEE 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Frequency Range	BL-C230CE/BL-C230E:2.412-2.472 GHz
Channel	BL-C230CE/BL-C230E:1-13
Security	SSID, WEP (64/128/152 bit), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)
General
Operating Temperature	Operation: +0°C (+32°F) to +40° (+104°F)
Operating Temperature	Storage: -10°C (+14°F) to +50°C (+122°F)
Operating humidity	Operation: 20 %-80 % (no condensation)
Operating humidity	Storage: 20 %-90 % (no condensation)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	74 mm x 74 mm x 101 mm
Dimensions (H x W x D)	(2 15/16 inches x 2 15/16 inches x 4 inches)
Weight (only the unit)	260 g (0.57 lb)
Power Supply	BL-C230CE:
	AC adaptor (order no. PQLV206CEY)
	Input 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
	Output 9 V DC, 750 mA
	BL-C230E:
	AC adaptor (order no. PQLV206EY)
	Input 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
	Output 9 V DC, 750 mA
Consumption	About 4.0 W (7.7 W during pan/tilt scan)