The Geovision GV-BX1500-2F features a 12mm fixed lens and a 1.3 Megapixel, 1/2.5" progressive scan CMOS image sensor. The GV-BX1500-2F has a recording resolution of 1280 x 1024 at up to 30 frames per second.
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This camera can record in low light environments with an ultra low lux rating of 0.01 in color and B/W mode. The Removable IR Cut Filter allows for the use of an external infrared illuminator in no light environments. The WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) feature works by taking the brightest part of the image and combining it with the darkest part to create one highly detailed and balanced image.
This camera can be powered by either the included 12V-DC power adapter or by POE (Power over Ethernet) 802.3af. The POE option allows the user to run both video and power over one cable. A built-in Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC card slot enables the user to record video clips and snapshots locally (Class 6 and above cards are recommended by Geovision). A mini USB port on the back of the camera accepts the optional wireless adapter.
The GV-BX1500-2F includes a 32 channel central management software with a multitude of features and is remotely viewable from PC's, iPhone, iPad, Android and 3GPP mobile devices.
Geovision GV-BX1500-2F Features:
- 1.3 Megapixel
- Fixed 12mm Lens
- 1280 x 1024 Resolution at 30 FPS
- 1/2.5" Progressive Scan CMOS Image Sensor
- 0.01 Color Lux Rating
- 0.01 B/W Lux Rating
- Removable IR Cut Filter
- POE 802.3af Compliant
- Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC Card Slot
- Tampering Alarm
- WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
- Optional Wireless Adapter
- Motion Detection
- Supports Two-Way Audio
- Privacy Mask
- Viewable from PC, iPhone, iPad, Android and 3GPP Mobile Devices
- Includes 32 Channel Recording Software
- 31 Languages on Web Interface
- ONVIF Compliant
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32 Channel Geovision Software
Each Geovision camera includes a free 32 channel software license which can be used with any Geovision IP camera. Install the software on a Windows computer and create a PC based surveillance DVR / NVR for your Geovision cameras. Click here to view the latest Geovision software specification.
Remote Viewing Support
Geovision includes many options to view your cameras remotely over a local network and also remotely over the Internet. Remote viewing is supported by both Windows and Mac based PCs.
Geovision also includes support to view cameras from cell phones and other mobile devices including: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Symbian, and other 3G / 3GPP cell phones. Geovision provides free apps for all of these types of devices.
Some remote viewing methods require use of the NVR software that is included with the camera and some methods can connect directly to the camera and do not require a PC be used. Click here for more information on Geovision remote viewer options.
PoE for IP Camera
This IP camera is PoE (power over Ethernet) compliant which allows the installer to run a single CAT-5e cable to provide both power and data connectivity to the camera. CCTV Camera Pros supplies the following PoE injectors and PoE network switches which are compatible with this camera.
Please refer to these diagrams, to learn more about how to wire IP cameras using a PoE injectors or a PoE switch.
