Specifications

Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Network Security Camera

• Cost-effective monitoring for outdoor IP CCTV applications, ideal for monitoring your home or business properties
• Easy to install with the Power Transfer Unit. Simply run 1 Ethernet cable to the camera and this will provide the data and power connections. No electrician required
• Compact and stylish, the camera offers discreet monitoring in a package which is designed to blend in with its surroundings
  

• Splash proof to IPx4 rating, the BL-C160A can be placed both indoors and out which provides the flexibility to place the camera in a wide range of locations
• Built in white light LEDs designed to both illuminate the surrounding area and act as a deterrent to ward off intruders. Coverage 3m outdoor, 4-5m indoor. Automatic activation based on surrounding light levels, camera monitoring or thermal detection
• MJPEG/MPEG-4 dual encoding provides access to multiple video streams simultaneously
• Maximum resolution of 640x480 pixels (VGA)
• Frame-rate up to 30fps (at MPEG-4)
• 10x Digital zoom
• Color Night View Mode increases the sensitivity of images in low-light conditions giving usable results at 3 lux
• Multi-camera display for up to 16 cameras (Panasonic BL/BB-range) included in the camera interface without the need for additional software
• Full screen mode allows live images and multi-camera thumbnails to be expanded to fit screen
• Alarms can be configured to notify the user by email (with image attachment) or as a series of images sent to an FTP server when triggered by motion or heat detection
• Images can be transferred to an FTP server on a periodic basis at a user defined time-interval
• Pre-/post-alarm buffer holds approx. 250 images (320x240, standard quality setting, time display overlay)
• 1-channel recording software, Network Camera Recorder included
  
• Included dynamic DNS address helps track your camera on the Internet using Panasonic’s Viewnetcam.com service
  

Typical Applications:

• Compact outdoor camera with built-in light provides discreet 24-hour monitoring of your home, garage, workshop or driveway or alternatively, use to check-in with elderly relatives or to keep an eye on the household pet

• Compression format: Simultaneous MJPEG and MPEG-4 streaming
• Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS sensor with approx: 320,000 effective pixels
• Lens: F2.6, fixed iris, focal length: 0.3m to infinity, 58° horizontal, 45° vertical
• Light: White light 3m distance (extended coverage indoors approx. 4-5m)
• Supported resolutions: 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (default), 192x144
• Frame rate: MPEG-4: 30fps (640x480, 320x240, 192x144), MJPEG: 30fps (320x240, 192x144), 15fps (640x480)
• Minimum light level required: 5 lux, 3 lux in Color Night View Mode
• Number of simultaneous users: 30, (10 when using HTTPS communication)
• Protocols supported: IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SSL, HTTPS, TLS. IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, SSL, HTTPS, TLS
• Security: Multi-level password protection, HTTPS
• Power: AC Adaptor: input 100-240V AC, output 9V DC 750mA.
Camera powered using the supplied Power Transfer Unit which injects power into a standard Ethernet cable of up to 30m in length
• Consumption: 3.2W (8.1W with light on)
• Casing: Outdoor ready, Splash resistant certified to IPX4

Overview

Panasonic BL-C160A Outdoor Network Security Camera

Product Description:

The Panasonic BL-C160A is one of our best selling outdoor-ready static IP camera for monitoring your home or business while you are away. This camera has a built-in light to illuminate the surrounding area giving you better defense in low-light environments. The LED lights on this camera is amazingly bright as well.
The light can also be used as a deterrent as it is bright enough to ward off intruders. Set it to automatically turn on when the camera detects heat or simply set it to come on permanently when light levels get low or when you access the camera.
Easy to install, the camera comes with a Power Transfer Unit which transfers power to the camera using the same Ethernet cable which supplies the data connection. This allows the camera to be placed in a wide range of locations without the need for a power cable to be run to the point of installation. The camera’s compact size provides discreet monitoring while its stylish design does not look out of place outside any home or business. Like all IP cameras offered by Network Webcams, the Panasonic BL-C160A IP security camera has a built-in web server and can be viewed over a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or via the Internet as a streaming IP webcam.
See there when you can't be there. Monitor your home or office, live, in color, from a web browser or compatible cell phone with the Panasonic BL-C160A outdoor network camera. The splash-resistant body expands the scope of applications by letting you install the camera outside, like on house or store eaves. The included Power Transfer Unit supplies the camera the power through the LAN cable. It allows you to install the camera anywhere, like on the ceiling where no power outlet is. In dark surroundings, the built-in LED will light automatically when the sensor detects the movement of people or animals.

Cameras simultaneously send MPEG-4 images in three resolutions (VGA, QVGA, and SCIF), and JPEG images in the same three resolutions in favor motion, standard, and favor clarity image-quality types. MPEG-4 is recommended for viewing smooth motion images, and JPEG is recommended for recording higher quality images.

The sensor detects people, animals, etc., due to temperature changes. When detected, the image or a series of images is sent to you by e-mail or FTP data transfer for easy checking.

In this mode, the camera captures an image only when motion is detected based on the preset threshold or sensitivity of the camera. The image can be stored temporarily in the camera, or sent to you by e-mail or FTP data transfer.

In accordance with preset settings, the camera will automatically transfer images and a data log by e-mail, FTP, or HTTP. This lets you check images only when needed, and helps prevent you from forgetting to check them.

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 10x digital zoom, so you get a clear view of your pet's expression.

You can register other Panasonic Network Cameras to this camera and use the multi camera page to view images from multiple cameras. After you have registered the other cameras to this camera (up to 16 cameras can be registered), follow the procedure below to view camera images.

When the subject darkens, the camera automatically adjusts the brightness to show you the image. You see clear, easy-to-view images even in the dark.

Still images from the camera can be checked on any cell phone that is capable of Internet access.

These are the world's first network cameras with standard IPv6 support. Thanks to the dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 structure, they can be installed both on an IPv4 network today, and on an IPv6 network in the future. By passing the stringent requirements for Phase 2 certification, these cameras have also become even more reliable and interoperable.

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

You can record the moving images captured by the camera on your PC. This lets you enjoy natural motion that isn't possible with still pictures.

Tech Support

Our technicians are trained and certified by Panasonic. We can assist you with all of your technical  support needs.     We can provide manuals and programming software as well as online training on system programming.   Please contact us to become certified on all Panasonic Phone Systems. Our technicians can help you with live technical support over the phone as well as logging into the system to help make necessary changes.   All of our Panasonic Telephone Systems come with free technical support. If you need assistance with programming a previously installed Panasonic System, please call us for technical support packages .

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