Cisco Video Surveillance Standalone Encoder Series User Guide
Technical Specifications

Table Of Contents

Technical Specifications


Technical Specifications


The Cisco standalone video encoders (CIVS-SENC-4P and CIVS-SENC-8P) can be used to convert analog video sources into digital formats so they can be integrated into a networked IP based video surveillance system. The 4-Port model (CIVS-SENC-4P) supports four analog video inputs, while the 8-Port model (CIVS-SENC-8P) supports eight analog video inputs. Both devices can be used in a stacked configuration, or they can be rack mounted. A power supply is included with both. Table A-1 lists key features and technical specifications for both encoder models.

Table A-1 Technical Specifications

Feature
CIVS-SENC-4P
CIVS-SENC-8P

Protocols Supported

Supports two simultaneous video streams. The two streams can be compressed in H.264, MPEG-4 or MJPEG formats, in various combinations of resolution, frame-rate and bit-rate combinations.

Supports a single video stream per port. The stream can be compressed in H.264, MPEG-4 or MJPEG formats and configured with different resolution, frame-rates and bit-rates.

PTZ Interface

Provides a RS-485 interface to allow for connection to PTZ control units supporting the Pelco-D protocol, in order to control Pan-Tilt-Zoom functions in an external camera or PTZ mount.

Provides a RS-485 interface to allow for connection to PTZ control units supporting the Pelco-D protocol, in order to control Pan-Tilt-Zoom functions in an external camera or PTZ mount.

Digital Inputs/ Outputs

Has 4 Digital Outputs and 4 Digital Inputs to connect to/from external sensors.

Has 8 Digital Outputs and 8 Digital Inputs to connect to/from external sensors.

Web Interface

Supports Internet Explorer® 8.0 Web browser for remote setup and administration.

Supports Internet Explorer® 8.0 Web browser for remote setup and administration.

Video Management

The encoder connects to Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Version 6.3.2 and later.

The encoder connects to Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Version 6.3.2 and later.

Features and Benefits

Up to D1 Resolution per channel

Up to 30 Frames per Second (FPS) at D1 resolution

H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG Compression options

Up to 2 Simultaneous Video Streams per port

Up to 5 Privacy Mask windows per port

Up to 3 Motion Detection windows per port

Up to D1 Resolution per port

Up to 30 Frames per Second (FPS) at D1 resolution

H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG Compression options

Up to 5 Privacy Mask windows per port

Up to 3 Motion Detection windows per port

AnalogVideo Input Ports

4

8

Digital Alarm Inputs

4

8

Digital Alarm Outputs

4

8

Security

Password protected administrative interface.

HTTPS access to the administrative interface.

Password protected administrative interface.

HTTPS access to the administrative interface.

Certifications/Ratings/Patents

CE, FCC Class B, C-Tick UL /cUL Listed

CE, FCC Class B, C-Tick UL /cUL Listed

Port

RJ-45 connector for 100/1000 Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X

RJ-45 connector for 100/1000 Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X

Cable Type

Cat5 or better

Cat5 or better

Power Input

12VDC/24VAC (Power supply included)

12VDC/24VAC (Power supply included)

Power Consumption

24 W (Max)

24 W (Max)

Local Storage

SD/SDHC slot

 

Operational Temperature

50° to 122° F (10° to 50° C)

50° to 122°F (10° to 50°C)

Operational Humidity

20% to 80%, noncondensing

20% to 80%, noncondensing

Dimensions

189 mm (L) x 153 mm (W) x 49.3 mm (H)

189 mm (L) x 153 mm (W) x 49.3 mm (H)

Weight

800g

837g

Video Encoding

H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG (for both PAL and NTSC)

H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG (for both PAL and NTSC)

Video Streams

Up to 2 simultaneous streams; the second stream is variable based on the setup of the primary stream.

Single stream per port.

Audio

G.711 audio encoding (64 Kbps) µ-Law, or A-Law mode selectable. Audio input ( up to 1Vrms) 3.5 mm Phone Jack Audio output Terminal block x 4.

Supports two-way audio (Per channel) Supports audio mute.

G.711 audio encoding (64 Kbps) µ-Law, or A-Law mode selectable. Audio input ( up to 1Vrms) 3.5 mm Phone Jack Audio output Terminal block x 8.

Supports two-way audio (Per channel) Supports audio mute.

PTZ Serial Interface

RS-485 Half Duplex, supporting Pelco-D protocol

RS-485 Half Duplex, supporting Pelco-D protocol

Available Resolutions

See Table A-2.

See Table A-3.

Minimum PC Client Requirements

Processor: Intel® Core® 2 Duo microprocessor, 2.6 GHz.

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Network Interface Card: 100 megabits (or greater)

Monitor: Minimum of 1024 x 768 resolution, 16- or 32-bit pixel color resolution

Web browser: Internet Explorer® 8.0, Quicktime 6.5 and above

Processor: Intel® Core® 2 Duo microprocessor, 2.6 GHz.

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Network Interface Card: 100 megabits (or greater)

Monitor: Minimum of 1024 x 768 resolution, 16- or 32-bit pixel color resolution

Web browser: Internet Explorer® 8.0, Quicktime 6.5 and above


Table A-2 Available Resolutions: CIVS-SENC-4P 

Dual streams
supported on
channels 1-4
Primary
stream Max
resolution
Primary
Max Frame rate (fps)/
Bitrate (Kbps) or Quality/
Intra Frame period (S)
Secondary
stream
max
resolutions
Secondary
Max Frame rate (fps)/
Bitrate (Kbps) or
Quality
Intra Frame period (S)

H.264 + H.264

D1

30 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

D1

15 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

H.264 + MPEG 4

D1

30 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

D1

3 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

H.264 + MJPEG

D1

30 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

D1

30 fps

Good

NA

MPEG-4 + MJPEG

D1

20 fps

Good

1S

D1

30 fps

NA

Good

MPEG-4 + MPEG-4

D1

15 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

D1

5 fps

2000Kbps

1S

MJPEG + MJPEG

D1

30 fps

Good

NA

D1

25 fps

Good

NA


The following are the definitions of resolutions used in the table:

D1: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)

4CIF: 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL)

CIF: 352 x 240 (NTSC), 352 x 288 (PAL)

Table A-3 Available Resolutions: CIVS-SENC-8P 

Stream
Max Resolution
Max Frame rate (fps)/
Bitrate (Kbps) or Quality/
Intra Frame period (S)

H.264

D1

30 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

MPEG-4

D1

30 fps

2000 Kbps

1S

MJPEG

D1

30 fps

Good

NA


The following are definitions of resolutions used in the table:

D1: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)

4CIF: 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL)

CIF: 352 x 240 (NTSC), 352 x 288 (PAL)